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

How do I get the CSM Exam link from ScrumAlliance?

Accepted Answer

To access the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) exam link from ScrumAlliance, please follow these steps:

Complete the CSM Workshop: Ensure active participation with your video on, and do not miss more than 30 minutes of the session.
Complete all the Learning Objectives: This includes completing all the pre-workshop work, all the topics covered during the workshop, and the homework. Please confirm to us that you've completed.
Consent for Information Sharing: Due to GDPR regulations, we require your consent to share your details with ScrumAlliance. During the workshop, you will receive an email titled "Welcome to the Scrum Practitioner's Club." Please click on the "Workshop Feedback" link in this email and provide your consent. Please complete this before you drop the session.
Recommendation to ScrumAlliance: We will submit your name (First Name, Last Name, and Email ID used during registration) to ScrumAlliance, typically within one hour. Max 48 hours.
Receive Exam Access Email: Look for an email from system at scrumalliance.org containing instructions and the link to access the CSM exam.
Log In to Your ScrumAlliance Account: The exam link or access instructions will be available on your account dashboard.
Contact Support if Needed: If you encounter any issues or cannot find the exam link, first check your spam folder. If the email is still not found, please contact us for support at info at agileforgrowth.com.

Question 3

How do I take the CSM Exam?

Accepted Answer

The CSM Exam is conducted by ScrumAlliance and it's a fully online exam. You can take the exam from the comfort of your home at a time of the day that's convenient for you.

You don't need to go anywhere.

You don't need to book any slot.

There is no proctoring.

Video camera is not required during the exam.

Question 4

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 5

I got lower score on the Scrum Quiz, can I get answers?

Accepted Answer

The answers to the Quiz questions can be found directly in the Scrum Guide.

The Scrum Quiz is designed to be a mock test, to give you an exam like experience.

We do not provide answers to it as that does not improve your overall Scrum knowledge or preparedeness for the exam.

A score below 74% on the Scrum Quiz suggests room for improvement. To enhance your understanding of the Scrum Framework, please review the provided materials, including the Scrum Guide, before attempting the Scrum Quiz again.

As a reminder, we've already helped in following ways:

Before the Workshop: We provide you answers for all the Scrum Prep Quiz questions along with explanations.

During the Workshop: There are many mini knowledge checks in the form of True-False, Fill-In-the-Blank, Yes/No, Rapid-Fire-Questions, and real-world scenarios and we provide you correct answers to each of those questions.

Question 6

I stopped getting Scrum Quiz scores via email. is there any interval that I wait before taking the quiz?

Accepted Answer

If you received the first email after taking the Scrum Quiz and stopped getting emails after successive attempts here are a couple of points that might help you better understand the process and benefit more effectively from the Scrum Quiz:

Email Frequency and System Limits: If you're taking the Scrum Quiz multiple times in a short period, our system might interpret this as unusual activity, akin to a spam attack. Consequently, it may temporarily halt sending score emails as a precaution. This is an automated process designed to maintain the integrity and security of the system.

Effective Learning Approach: Scoring on the Scrum Quiz below 74, or not meeting your expectations, is an opportunity for deeper learning. I recommend dedicating 2-3 hours to review the material we provided during our workshop. This reflective study will enhance your understanding of Scrum elements and associated rules. Once you feel more confident, feel free to retake the quiz. This approach is more likely to yield a genuine improvement in your understanding and score.

Quiz Purpose and Learning Strategy: Rapidly retaking the quiz might boost your score, however, it will not be as beneficial for your overall knowledge. While it's natural to want a higher score, remember that the quiz is a tool for self-evaluation of your understanding of the Scrum framework. Also, the questions on the Scrum Quiz differ from those you'll get in your certification exam. Therefore, an approach focused on learning, rather than score maximization, will be more advantageous in the long run.

Enhancing Email Deliverability: Also, ensure you are responding back to our emails that we've sent you so far. That signals to both your email provider and our system that the sender and recipient know each other. Such engagement can significantly increase the likelihood of our emails being correctly delivered to your inbox, rather than being mistakenly directed to your spam folder.

See Also: Scrum Quiz Score Email

Question 7

I've not received the Scrum Quiz scores, how can I get my score?

Accepted Answer

The Scrum Quiz score emails are sent automatically (and immediately) via the system. If you don't see the email in your inbox,

You may want to check in your spam / bulk folder.
Try using a personal (gmail id) to take the test again. Ocassionally corporate emails, hotmail, yahoo may block our emails.
If you’ve not already, add our email ( info at agileforgrowth dot com) in your email contacts before taking the test to ensure our emails land in your inbox.

As mentioned in the Scrum Quiz Terms, we don't share the email manually. Hence, please avoid sending us email about it.

In the worst case, you may take the Scrum Quiz again (takes 8-10 minutes and also improves your confidence) using a different email id.

Question 8

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 9

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.