Question 1

Are there any pre-requisites to taking this CSM Workshop and earning the CSM Certification?

Accepted Answer

There are no pre-requisites to attending and earning your Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification. We've trained and certified fresh college graduates, professionals, experienced managers and CEOs of Large-Scale organizations.

Scrum Master role is not specific to IT industry and no Technical Skills are needed to perform this role.

You make the best judgement of your existing level of education, skills, experience if you'll be able to benefit from learning Scrum and the role of the Scrum Master.

Question 2

Can I get the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification only and not attend the Workshop?

Accepted Answer

To qualify for the CSM Certification it is essential (mandatory) to attend a Certified ScrumMaster Workshop with a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). A CST is approved by ScrumAlliance to offer such workshop and qulify the participants to appear for the CSM Exam. Once you appear for the CSM Exam and pass it, you earn the Certified ScrumMaster Certification right away.

Question 3

How long is the CSM Certification Valid? Does it Expire?

Accepted Answer

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certification is valid for two years. After two years, you can renew it in two easy ways.

If you take other ScrumAlliance.org certifications such as CSPO, ACSM etc.. while your CSM is still active, your CSM will automatically be renewed for another two years from the date you earn your CSPO/ACSM.

Alternately,

Claim 20 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) on the ScrumAlliance.org portal inside your Dashboard, pay $100 directly to the ScrumAlliance to renew your CSM Certification and ScrumAlliance.org Membership for two years.

While, renewing the CSM Certification isn't mandatory, however, it's highly recommended to continue be recognized in your field as a Certified ScrumMaster and continue to enjoy ScrumAlliance's Membership benefits.

Question 4

How many attempts to the CSM Exam are Included? What if I fail?

Accepted Answer

Two attempts to the CSM Exam from ScrumAlliance.org are included with your registration with Agile For Growth.

To help you self-assess your knowledge before the exam, we provide you a mock test.

We provide you all the necessarily material to get ready for the exam as well as for the real-world situations.

The workshop is interactive, you go through various real-world scenarios, case-studies, and role-plays.

As long as you actively participate and go through the materials according to our guidelines, it would be difficult for you to fail the CSM Exam.

Question 5

How soon can I appear for the CSM Exam?

Accepted Answer

After successfully completing the workshop, we'll recommend your name to the Scrum Alliance within an hour. You will then receive an email from them with a link to the CSM exam. You can take the exam online at your convenience, from your home or office, as soon as you're ready. You have 90-days to take this exam after your workshop ends.

For example, On Day 2, if your workshop finishes at 5 pm and you receive the Scrum Alliance email by 6 pm, you could potentially start the CSM exam right away. This means you could earn your CSM Certification by 7 pm, download a high-resolution PDF of your certificate, and start sharing your achievement the same evening.

Your dinner that evening could be a celebration dinner :)

Question 6

Is the CSM Exam and Certification Included with my registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Your registeration with Agile For Growth Inc includes:

Two attempts to the CSM Exam (conduced online by ScrumAlliance.org) and upon passing the CSM Exam you earn
the Certified ScrumMaster Certification from ScrumAlliance.org

For more details refer: What is Included with my Registration

Question 7

Will your CSM workshop help me to prepare for the CSM exam and what content to study?

Accepted Answer

Yes, immediately upon registration we'll send you the pre-workshop material, so you can glance over it before the wokshop.

During the workshop we will cover the material that prepares you for the exam.

During the workshop, you'll participate in True/False, Fill-in-the-Blanks, etc. to get ready for the exam and real-world.

We'll also provide you a Mock Test to self-evaluate your self before your appear for the exam.