Rapid changes in technology, market demands, and expectations have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primarily on the value of people in getting the job done effectively. SAMC™ Certified Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation.
Applicants will be awarded the SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy™ after successfully passing the certification exam.
Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | RCUs required for maintaining certification * | RCUs offered ** | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
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Certification SAMC™ | Prerequisite Experience: Nil | Prerequisite Education: Preferably SDC® (or) SMC® Certified professional | Target Audience: Anyone on a Scrum team | Cost of ExamUSD 550 |
RCUs required for maintaining certification *40 Recertification units every 3 years. More | RCUs offered **40 | Current Pass Rate (%)*** 93 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirement for other earned VMEdu® certifications. More
***Pass Rate for the SAMC™ examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
This certification is appropriate for anyone interested in becoming familiar with the concepts and practices of Agile Project Delivery, and who wants to have a working knowledge of the various Agile methodologies.
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, a SDC® or SMC® certified professional will be able to easily understand the concepts required for the certification exam. Alternatively, you can attend a 3-day SAMC™ classroom training provided by a SCRUMstudy™ approved Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.)
To maintain the certification status, SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) professionals will need to earn 40 re-certification credits every 3 years