SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION

The Professional Scrum Master Certification Training in Nigeria™

The scrum master certification equips scrum masters to lead complex project and excel in their role in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) is truly global. As a Professional Scrum Master, you can break into the global Tech Industry in any location around the world.

About Professional Scrum Master Certification

Professional Scrum Masters (PSM) Certification demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Scrum and their ability to apply it in real-world situations. The value of this certification is intimately tied to the demonstration of knowledge needed to achieve it making it more valuable than available alternatives for Scrum.

The PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I) is the most widely recognized and respected certification in the Agile community offered by Scrum.org that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of the Scrum framework and their ability to apply it to real-world situations.

 The certification primarily focuses on validating your understanding of Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide, as well as the fundamentals of agile leadership. As a PSM I certification holder, you develop a deep understanding of the Scrum framework, including the roles, artifacts, events, and the values and principles that underpin the framework and the Agile mindset, while learning the practices applied by successful Scrum Teams.

 The Professional Scrum Master I certification from scrum.org is intended for professionals whose companies are either using or moving to Scrum as a tool for solving complex business problems. It assures that the certification holder has real-world knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application in solving complex problems across various industries.

Exam Topics

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework:

  • Empiricism
  • Scrum Values
  • Scrum Team
  • Events
  • Artifacts
  • Done

Developing People and Teams:

  • Self-Managing Teams
  • Facilitation
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Managing Products with Agility:

  • Forecasting & Release Planning
  • Product Value
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Stakeholders & Customers

Frequently Asked Questions…

What Does The Scrum Master Certification Training Entails

The Professional Scrum Master Certification (PSM) in Nigeria is ideal for professionals who want to gain advanced thinking of servant-leadership and apply Scrum in the various complex team and organizational situations that they might find themselves.

Certification Edge provides Professional Scrum Master certification training in Nigeria to enable you gain your Scrum Master Certification within six weeks in one attempt. We conduct instructor-led live online PSM certification in Nigeria training delivered by Professional Scrum Master Trainers who possess deep domain experience in scrum.

After the online training which you can attend from any location, you will be registered in our innovative and intuitive learning management system (LMS) to enable you study further at your own pace.

Why you need a PSM I Certification

A common misconception about the Scrum framework is that it’s only useful for the technology industry. However, Scrum is not just limited to development and technical teams anymore. Organizations have realized that Scrum can benefit any type of business by solving complex and challenging problems, achieving goals faster and more effectively.

Benefits of Scrum Master Certitication

Benefits of having a PSM I certification include:

 

  • Enhanced Knowledge and Understanding of Scrum: By obtaining a PSM I certification, you have proven that you have a deep understanding of the Scrum framework, its principles, values, roles, events, and artifacts. This will help you to apply the framework more effectively and efficiently to projects around the world.
  • Career Advancement: A PSM I certification can enhance your career prospects by increasing your credibility and employability. Many organizations now require certified Scrum Masters and having a PSM I certification can set you apart from other applicants in the job market.
  • Increased Earning Potential: Due to the high demand for Scrum Masters all over the world, Professionals with a PSM I certification are able to command a higher compensation. According to PayScale, in the United States, the average salary of a Professional Scrum Master is around $92,000 annually.
  • Improved Collaboration and Team Performance: A PSM I certified Professional has the knowledge and skills to lead Scrum teams effectively. This means as a PSM I certified professional you possess the skills to efficiently facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, which ultimately results in improved team performance and productivity.
  • Continuous Professional Development: Scrum is a framework that is continually evolving, and Scrum Masters need to stay up-to-date with the latest practices and trends. By obtaining a PSM I certification, you demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing learning.

The certification is designed to be domain-agnostic and conveys the use of Scrum in any domain or industry with complex problems to solve. Hence, the PSM I proves your Knowledge of scrum and the Scrum Master accountabilities.

What Are The Benefits of PSM i Certification to Organizations?

Scrum is quickly becoming a framework of choice for companies and organizations interested in achieving Agile transformation. In the State Of Scrum 2017-2018, Scrum Alliance suggested that most of the enterprises are using Scrum Framework irrespective of the sizes. The report also states that there is continued growth in Scrum’s use outside of IT such as operations, production, research and development, sales and marketing, content development, management, consulting, HR, finance, etc.

Having PSM I certified professionals in your organization ensures that talents have a deep understanding of the framework and the ability to effectively apply its principles to complex organizational problems.

Benefits of having employees with PSM i certification in an organization include:

  • Improved Agility: PSM I certified professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills to help organizations adopt an Agile mindset and embrace the Scrum framework. This can lead to improved organizational agility, faster time to market, and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Higher Quality: Scrum emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and collaboration, which can lead to higher quality products and services. PSM I certified professionals are trained to facilitate this process and ensure that teams are constantly learning and improving.
  • Improved Communication: Effective communication is critical for the success of any Scrum team. PSM I certified professionals are trained to facilitate communication and collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and customers, which leads to better alignment and understanding.
  • Increased Productivity: Scrum focuses on delivering value in small, incremental increments, which can lead to increased productivity and faster delivery of features. PSM I certified professionals are trained to help teams stay focused on delivering value and to remove any obstacles that may be hindering their progress.
  • Reduced Risk: Scrum emphasizes the importance of transparency, inspection, and adaptation, which can help organizations reduce risk and respond quickly to changing market conditions. PSM I certified professionals are trained to facilitate this process and ensure that teams are always ready to adapt.
What Is the Exam Format & Length?

The Scrum exam is a Computer-based Testing (CBT) 

Breakdown of Testing Time:

Exam: 1 hour (60 minutes)
Number of questions: 80

The 80 questions, which are a mix of multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and true/ false questions are to be completed within one hour in your testing location and you need to achieve 80% plus to pass.

Preparatory Methodology

Instructor-led Virtual Class

Experience sharing

Assessments

Self-study

Who Should Attend The PSM I Training?

Job roles that can benefit from the PSM I training include, but are not limited to::

  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Owners
  • Developers/Programmers
  • Designers & Testers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Project Team Members
  • Business Analysts
  • Managers
  • Senior Management
  • Anyone ready to learn Scrum and take part in the ongoing Agile Transformation across industries regardless of role.
Professional Scrum Master Certification Cost

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Am I Eligible to take the PSM I Certification?

The PSM I Certification is open to all levels of experience across every industry, there are no fixed requirements to take the PSM I certification. However, a PSM I Training program which we offer is recommended.

When Can I Take the PSM I Exam?

Testing for the PSM I certification is available year-round and can be taken at your convenience. Upcoming Exam preparatory classes are as follows:

  • June: 17, and 18th
  • August: 5, and 6th
  • October: 21, and 22nd
  • December: 2, and 3rd
How Do I Remain Certified?

Once certified, the PSM I Certification is yours for life. It does not require any form of periodic renewal to stay valid.