PracticeAgile team regularly receive questions from Scrum enthusiasts about which certification to pick for assessing their Scrum mastery. We would like to provide below insights in order to help you take decision on this topic. Hope you find it valuable. Do not hesitate to reach out to us in case you have any queries.
| PSM | CSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Certifying Authority | Scrum.org | ScrumAlliance |
| Training mandated? | No | Yes |
| Course material | Standardized | Varies by trainer |
| Number of questions | 80 | 35 |
| Time limit | 60 minutes | No limit |
| Passing score | 85% | 69% |
| Assessment Level | Intermediate | Basic |
| Certification renewal | Lifetime validity | $150 every 2 years |
| Number of certificates issued (Mar 2018) | 138,104 | 450,000+ |
| Number of Trainers | 200+ | 2,334 |
