Here is why you should choose KnowledgeHut to help you get CSM certified:
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At KnowledgeHut, we pride ourselves on having some of the best trainers in the industry. Our trainers are not just experts in their respective fields but also hold the Certified Scrum Trainer certification from Scrum Alliance. Dedicated, and invested in understanding the unique challenges that different enterprises face, these highly skilled professionals with vast experience in delivering courses, are keen to impart their real-world wisdom in high-energy workshops replete with activities.
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We provide the hard copy of the courseware for our classroom participants.
KnowledgeHut is a leading Registered Education Ally (REA) of Scrum Alliance offering good knowledge to corporate organizations and professionals across the globe. It is the fastest growing CSM certification training firm, with footprints in 70+ countries. We frequently conduct CSM training in all the cities across the globe and here are a few listed for your reference:
Our CSM training is live and is available in both Live Instructor-Led Virtual and Classroom Training formats. The batches at KnowledgeHut are guaranteed to run, so you can enrol in the earliest available batch easily.
Yes, but this needs to be done at least 10 days prior to the training start date.
Note: In some instances, it also depends on the location, trainer, discounts/offers availed.
We do not provide transportation. Yes, refreshments and lunch will be provided by KnowledgeHut.
We offer a variety of discounts with the dates and time that fits your requirements. The larger the group*, the larger the overall discount. Our discounts vary depending on various factors such as size of the group, training location, etc.
Apart from this, we also provide a discount coupon which you can avail to enrol for another course on KnowledgeHut and fast-track your career.
*Note: Not applicable for Singapore region
The process of enrolling for CSM classroom training is simple. The payment can be made through different options by using a debit/credit card which includes MasterCard, Visa Card, American Express or through PayPal. Acknowledgment will be issued automatically via email to the candidates once payment is done.
You can cancel your enrolment and receive refunds in line with our Cancellations and Refunds policy.
To ask further questions, please send in an email to support@knowledgehut.com, and we will answer any queries you may have!
The price bracket of the CSM certification varies across the globe. Based on the country/region you want to opt for the CSM certification from, take a look at the cost of CSM certification in different countries:
Country | Currency | Cost Range | Cost at KnowledgeHut |
US | USD | 1000-1400 | 995-1295 |
India | INR | 25,000- 30,000 | 23,999-25,999 |
Canada | CAD | 1195-1495 | 1195-1495 |
Australia | AUD | 1,600-1,700 | 1500 |
Cost segment | Cost |
Classroom training cost | Rs. 25,999/- in India, $ 1295 in the US |
Exam cost | Included in the course fee |
Exam Retake |
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Renewal fee | $100 and 20 SEUs, every two years |
If in case you fail to pass the examination in the first go, you may retake the exam anytime within the next 60 days after your CSM course. If you wish, you can retake the exam immediately. But, if you fail to clear the examination in the second attempt as well, you will have to pay an exam fee of $25 to Scrum Alliance. It is recommended by Scrum Alliance to re-enrol for the CSM course if one has failed the exam thrice.
Number of Attempts | Cost | Retake cost |
First | Included in the course fee | 一 |
Second | Can be taken free of cost within 90 days of completion of the course | ✖️ |
Third | $25 for every re-attempt | ✔️ |
In order to maintain your CSM certification, you need to renew your credentials by paying a renewal fee of $100 and obtaining 20 Scrum Educational Units (SEUs). This renewal fee includes the Scrum Alliance membership fee and holds a validity of two years. There isn’t any need for a continuing education requirement for this certification.
Certification | SEUs Required | Fee |
CSM | 20 | $100, every two years |
It is important to make a note that all the SEUs that you will be utilizing for renewal of your CSM certification must be earned within the past two years.
Distinguish yourself as a Scrum Alliance-Certified ScrumMaster and be ready become part of an elite group of Scrum specialists responsible for the effective implementation of the Scrum framework and building high-performance Scrum teams and guiding them to success.
Master the core concepts of Scrum, including the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team, as well as Scrum ceremonies and artifacts in our experiential learning sessions, power-packed with activities, role-plays, real-world simulations, and case studies. Our expert Scrum Alliance-Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) will deliver a captivating course bringing on board their vast expertise in the most engaging way.
Learn in fun, interactive sessions by CSTs experienced across industries along with peers from all over the world. Experience engaging and interactive learning sessions led by Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) with diverse industry expertise. Bid farewell to dull lectures and monotonous PowerPoint presentations and say hello to a dynamic and enjoyable learning environment.
RISING DEMAND FOR CERTIFIED SCRUM MASTERS
Armed with this coveted Scrum certification, not only will you be well positioned to command salaries 21% higher on average than that earned by your non-certified peers, but also ready to land in-demand Scrum roles like Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, Agile Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Program Manager and Project Manager.
At the end of the course, participants will take an online exam to demonstrate their understanding of Scrum and earn their Certified ScrumMaster certification. This certification is recognized globally and demonstrates that the individual has the knowledge and skills to effectively facilitate Scrum in a team or organization.
Join peers from around the globe for an exciting educational journey that will propel you towards earning your Certified ScrumMaster certification.
Learn more about Scrum Master salaries and career growth.
Scrum Masters are highly valued across industries and the demand for skilled professionals, especially those backed by certifications is at an all-time high. The benefits of a Scrum Master certification such as CSM are severalfold:
In today's rapidly changing world, most IT, as well as non-IT industry players, are hiring professionals well-versed in Agile and Scrum frameworks and those holding certifications from global accredited organizations such as Scrum Alliance are preferred. Certified Scrum Masters can add immense value to enterprises in several ways including:
LEARN with Live, Instructor-led Sessions
Learn with interactive live training sessions from accredited CSTs who also have years of experience as active Scrum practitioners across domains. upGrad KnowledgeHut a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (REA), having trained over 450,000+ Agile professionals, and you can get the best of this experience by learning with upGrad KnowledgeHut.
STUDY with Scrum Alliance-Approved Curriculum
Study with a curriculum crafted by Professionals licensed by Scrum Alliance and understand the core concepts of Scrum events- Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and the Sprint Retrospective.
PRACTICE with Case Studies, Role-Play, and Scrum Activities
With the knowledge gained through experiential workshops, you can practice the concepts learnt with real-life case studies, role-play exercises where you replicate work-like environments, and participate in Scrum activities to embrace the role of a Scrum Master across enterprises. Clear all your doubts with mentors in weekly Scrum enablement sessions, which are vital in your exam success.
GET EXAM-READY with 4 CSM Mock Exams
After mastering the knowledge learnt through ample practice, you can opt for 4 CSM mock exams that follow the exam pattern thoroughly and help you gain the confidence to crack the exam in your first attempt.
TAKE THE EXAM and Ace it in the Very First Go!
Take the exam confidently and crack the 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions in 60 minutes. You will need to pass with a score of 74%. We're by your side through every step of your CSM exam preparation. With us, you'll ace your exam on the very first go and gain a Certified ScrumMaster certification!
There is no set of eligibility requirements to attend this Scrum Master Certification course and it can be taken by freshers or professionals who want to:
Our experienced CSTs deliver training in such a way that is suitable for both novice and experienced professionals. However, it is beneficial if you have basic Scrum knowledge in a real-world context, in order to get the most from the training. Explore our 1-day Agile and Scrum foundation training for establishing solid groundwork.
Learn in an engaging and interactive session with real-world simulations, in-class activities, and industry case studies.
Get trained by Scrum Alliance-accredited CSTs with more than a decade’s experience as Scrum practitioners.
Hone your CSM exam readiness and bolster your confidence by practicing with 4 meticulously crafted high-quality mock exams.
Get all your doubts about the exam or how to implement Scrum effectively in continual weekly Ask-Me-Anything sessions with expert CSTs.
Access our diverse hiring partners, providing a vast array of career advancement and placement opportunities.
Get mentored by Scrum Alliance-accredited professionals and get real-world tips and industry-proven techniques.
We are a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Ally (REA), having trained over 250,000+ Agile professionals.
Join a Global Network of Agile and Scrum Practitioners certified through upGrad KnowledgeHut across the world.
Earn 20 SEUs upon completion of our complimentary Agile and Scrum course worth $300 for seamless certification renewal.
Redeem a discount coupon on your next course enrollment with KnowledgeHut and fast-track your career!
Benefit from comprehensive job support, including LinkedIn assistance, resume refinement, and mentorship.
Learning Objectives:
Get familiar with the 12 principles and 4 values stated in the Agile Manifesto through our popular in-class activity- “Draw and demonstrate”. Herein, you will be asked to form groups and illustrate all 12 principles pictorially.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Learn more about the three roles in Scrum with role-based activities. Each group will play a simulation game called “candy catch” that will have three iterations. The Scrum Master and Product Owner (chosen by group members) will coordinate and help the team achieve the highest target within the shortest time.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Take part in the Scrum Paper Plane game and learn how the 5 Scrum ceremonies work. There will be 3 sprints, each lasting 15 minutes. You need to prepare the user stories that will cover the features and functionalities along with acceptance criteria.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Experience how Scrum works in real projects with our simulation game “Crime Teller”. The activity will be divided into 3 sprints, wherein the participants will actively employ Product backlog refinement among other scrum artifacts to solve a given “crime” story.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Learn about Scrum life cycle by taking part in the “coin game”. The participants will be linking ceremonies to create effective sprint goals. This module will focus on the common challenges in sprint execution and enable team members to improvise.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Play the “Marshmellow Tower” game and learn more about daily scrum and sprint retrospective in real scrum projects. The tallest tower built with the minimum raw materials and in the shortest time frame will win. Acceptance criteria will be defined by the instructor.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Familiarize yourself with Definition of Done (DoD) and Acceptance Criteria with the “Crazy Juggler” game wherein you need to pass a fixed number of balls to non-adjacent team members within a certain time frame and collect them in a paper bag once marked as “Done”.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Acquaint yourself with the Definition of Ready with our Lego blocks game wherein the attendees will be asked to build a city out of Lego building blocks. The “definition of ready” checklist for the final deliverable will be determined by the instructor.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Play the self-organization game “Human Knots” by forming teams of 5-6. Groups where team members can untie themselves first win. The time frame for this activity will be decided by your instructor. Each team will have a Scrum Master and Product Owner chosen by group members.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Acquaint yourself with the Sprint Burndown Chart concepts by taking part in the ball point game. There will be 5 iterations and the number of points being expected at the end of the release will be communicated to the team.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Take part in the ball point game and understand the in-depth concepts of release burn-up charts and why Scrum teams use them. There will be 5 iterations and once the sprint is completed, the team will put a mark on the release burn-up as to how many points are completed.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Explore the fundamentals of product planning, including understanding stakeholders and prioritizing features aligned with organizational goals. Delve into crafting a clear and inspiring product vision statement that guides decision-making throughout the development process. Learn practical techniques for creating and managing a product backlog effectively, ensuring continuous alignment with customer needs. Finally, understand the concepts of product roadmap, minimum releasable features, and minimum viable products to drive value-driven development in Agile environments.
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Be a part of the Lego Building Blocks game wherein participants will be asked to write user stories for every activity involved. The game will entail 3 iterations and attendees will prepare user stories that will cover the features and functionalities along with acceptance criteria.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Learn more about the “what” and “how” of Agile estimation with our in-class Agile board game “Scrumble”. In an interactive setting, this game will let you analyze the common challenges faced by Scrum team members during implementing different estimation techniques in Agile.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Know everything about planning poker from our popular poker card estimation game. Team members/estimators have to privately select one card and the value on each card would represent the story point. Once all cards are revealed, the values need to be discussed.
At the end of this activity, you will be able to:
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Understand the definition of Scrum, its values and pillars. Learn about the benefits of an iterative approach and the dangers of partial implementation.
Illustrate the interaction between the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master in delivering Increments within a Sprint.
Understand the benefits of timeboxing, sprint purpose and duration, key Scrum events and Product Backlog refinement.
Learn about Agile artifacts (Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment) and their roles in iterative development, goal setting.
Understand the three Scrum Roles: development team builds, PO owns backlog (prioritizes), Scrum Master coaches and protects process.
Learn to plan sprints, review work, reflect and adapt. Delve into daily Scrum Events/Practices and Definition of Done (DoD).
Learn the role of the Scrum Master in facilitating the needs of the Scrum Team and organization, including facilitating group decision-making.
Identify the Scrum Master's role in leading the Scrum Team, managing technical debt, supporting the Product Owner and more.
A Certified ScrumMaster is a professional designated by Scrum Alliance as a Scrum practitioner who can skillfully lead project teams. A Scrum Master is not a project leader or project manager but instead, a Servant Leader who assists the team to succeed with the Scrum framework.
When it comes to being a successful Scrum Master, there are certain roles and responsibilities that need to be performed. Following are the primary roles and responsibilities of a scrum master:
The most important skills that every Scrum Master should have are as follows: