Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) from Scrum.org is a globally recognized entry-level Scrum Master certification. It validates a foundational understanding of the Scrum framework as defined in the Scrum Guide, including Scrum theory, events, artifacts, and the role of the Scrum Master. PSM I holders demonstrate their ability to apply Scrum in real-world scenarios.

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What is the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)?

Who Should Take This Course?

Aspiring Scrum Masters starting their Agile journey
Project Managers transitioning to Agile methodologies
Development Team members wanting Scrum credentials
IT Professionals moving into Agile delivery roles
Business Analysts working on Scrum teams
Managers overseeing Agile transformation initiatives
Anyone seeking a globally recognized Scrum credential

What You Will Learn in the PSM I Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Scrum Theory and Principles

Understand the empirical process control theory underpinning Scrum.

Empiricism: transparency, inspection, and adaptation
Scrum values: commitment, focus, openness, respect, courage
The Scrum framework overview and its complexity fit
Scrum as defined in the 2020 Scrum Guide

Scrum Team and Accountabilities

Understand the roles and responsibilities within a Scrum Team.

Product Owner: maximizing value and managing the Product Backlog
Scrum Master: servant leadership and coaching
Developers: self-managing and cross-functional teams
Team collaboration and collective accountability

Scrum Events

Facilitate and understand all five Scrum events.

The Sprint: time-box, goals, and cancellation
Sprint Planning: Sprint Goal and backlog selection
Daily Scrum: planning, transparency, and adaptation
Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective facilitation

Scrum Artifacts and Commitments

Manage Scrum artifacts and their associated commitments.

Product Backlog and the Product Goal commitment
Sprint Backlog and the Sprint Goal
Increment and the Definition of Done
Refinement techniques and backlog management

Scrum Master Stances and Facilitation

Apply the Scrum Master role effectively in organizations.

Removing impediments and serving the team
Coaching teams and the organization in Scrum adoption
Facilitation techniques for Scrum events
Scaling considerations and organizational change

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

No formal prerequisites — entry-level certification
Reading the 2020 Scrum Guide (scrum.org/resources/scrum-guide) is highly recommended
Familiarity with Agile concepts is helpful but not required

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the PSM I certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Professional Scrum Master I
Exam Code	PSM I
Exam Type	Multiple Choice (open book — no proctor)
Total Questions	80
Passing Score	85%
Exam Duration	60 minutes
Language	English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Czech, Polish, Chinese
Exam Provider	Scrum.org (online, no proctor)
Exam Focus	Scrum framework, events, artifacts, accountabilities, and Scrum Master responsibilities
Exam Registration	Scrum.org certification portal (scrum.org/professional-scrum-certifications)
Retake Policy	No mandatory waiting period; each attempt requires a new purchase
Certification Validity	No expiry — PSM I does not expire