The PSM I® certification delivers an accelerated immersion into Scrum theory, empiricism, and servant leadership. This intensive training equips candidates to master the Scrum framework as defined in the Scrum Guide, focusing on practical application to optimize team productivity, facilitate Scrum events, and remove organizational impediments.
PSM I® validates foundational mastery of Scrum principles, distinguishing holders as globally competent practitioners. Key differentiators include:
✅ Industry Recognition: 85% pass threshold ensures rigorous competency validation (vs. 74% for CSM®).
✅ Lifetime Validity: No renewal fees or recurring assessments.
✅ Career Impact: Certified professionals report $97K average annual salary (Payscale 2025) – 14% higher than non-certified peers.
✅ Agile Leadership: Qualifies holders for roles including Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Product Delivery Lead.
Curriculum aligns with Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Competencies:
1. Scrum Framework Foundations
- Empirical process control • Scrum Values • Roles (SM, PO, Developers)
2. Events & Artifacts
-Sprint Planning/Review/Retrospective • Product/Sprint Backlog management • Definition of Done
3. Scrum Mastery
- Facilitation techniques • Impediment resolution • Self-managing team cultivation
4. Advanced Applications
- Forecasting with empiricism • Stakeholder collaboration • Scaling fundamentals (Scrum of Scrums).
🔥 Expert Instruction: Trainers (PSTs) with 10+ years avg. experience.
🔥 Applied Learning: Real-time simulations of Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, and conflict resolution.
🔥 PDU/SEU Credits: 14 PMI PDUs and 16 Scrum Alliance SEUs claimable.
Prerequisites
1. No mandatory credentials; open to all professionals.
2. Recommended Preparation:
- Familiarity with project management basics and Scrum Guide.
- Completion of Scrum Open Assessment (score >90% consistently).
Exam Logistics
1. Lifetime certification with no renewal requirements.