Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitates, and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed.
Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) certification by SCRUMstudy™ after 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 SMC® | Prerequisite Experience: Nil | Prerequisite Education: Preferably SDC® certified professional | Target Audience: Anyone who is interested in becoming a Scrum Master | Cost of ExamUSD 450 |
RCUs required for maintaining certification *40 Recertification units every 3 years. More | RCUs offered **40 | Current Pass Rate (%)*** 95 |
*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 SMC® examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in becoming a Scrum Master.
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) certification before applying for the Scrum Master certification. It is also highly recommended to attend a 2-day SMC® classroom training provided by a SCRUMstudy™ approved Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.)
To maintain the certification status, Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) professionals will need to earn 40 re-certification credits every 3 years.