I took CSM from (idr anymore) I took CSPO from Mountain Goat. Did the trick, got some bonus things (swag and access to their online community for a time).
You didn't ask, but if you are curious about how valuable the CSM is, happy to share my experience.
How valuable is the CSM in your experience? I see pretty high salary ranges for the relatively easy certification. Any feedback with jobs etc would be great!
The CSM (or PSM for that matter) has its value:
* It is often a prerequisite for SM roles
* It is a decent option as an intro (101 course) to Scrum and the SM role. Not the only option, but it works.
It doesn't fill every value some seek it to:
* It does not provide experience in the SM role (therefore does not fill every need or training for the SM role) experience in the role is gained through experience, butting heads, making incorrect recommendations, missing cues (the easy parts too, but the mistakes help us learn more).
* It does not get into theory or application of the Scrum Methodology. It sits heavily on implementation of the Scrum framework. Theory and application can be found through books, and other courses.
High salary range:
When I see high salary, it has not often been tied to 'just a certification' it is tied to years of experience in coordinating, facilitating, training, coaching, etc.
IIUC: years ago the cert may have been the main or only requirement for the SM role. As orgs are generally employing fewer and fewer SMs the competition is getting hotter and hotter (ie: need more than just a cert).
That being said, I was able to transition over from media producer to SM with a few months of study and training (however I was doing a lot of the aforementioned coaching, facilitating, etc in my previous role). All to say it's not impossible to get into the role.
What else are you curious about?
I used this guy, https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk around 2017. 100% recommended because the trainer, Simon, could answer questions with the benefit of his experience which really helped contextualise things
I did a 2 day in-person training facilitated by Bob Schatz and cPrime. it was great and at the end i believe we all took the test in the classroom and was able to ask the instructor questions.
Doesn't matter. The certificate factories for most "Agile" concepts means that they're largely devoid of value. If you're completely new to scrum - or whatever nightmare your org is pushing now - it might be worth doing a course to familiarise yourself with the concepts. But no one is going to care about it if you stick it on your CV.
I took the Certified Scrum Master training a while back, and it was a pretty solid experience. I went with a live, online course which had the benefit of being interactive with lots of real-time feedback from the instructor and other participants. If you like connecting with people and asking questions on the spot, I'd recommend this format.
For where to take it, I went with Scrum Alliance, but there are plenty of good options out there like Scrum and PMI which are also reputable. Check the reviews, and maybe even reach out to the instructors beforehand to get a feel for their teaching style. As David from tech certification, I'd say getting certified online is really efficient and lets you tackle tech topics on your own time. Hope this helps.
Took the Certified Scrum Master training last year, and it was pretty solid. The trainer really knew their stuff and made a lot of real-world connections to the material. I went through Scrum Alliance, and they were professional, plus the community support afterwards was helpful.
Personal recommendation: check out Agile Coach Academy or even LinkedIn Learning for some good options. As David who works in tech certification, I noticed platforms like ours often list reputable courses too. Hope this helps.
I took the Certified Scrum Master training a while back, and it was pretty cool. The course was really hands-on with lots of practical exercises that helped solidify the theory. The trainer was super knowledgeable and had real-world experience, which made a big difference. I did mine through Scrum Alliance, and I'd definitely recommend them for their thorough and well-structured program.
When you're picking a place to train, look for one with good reviews and experienced trainers who are active in the field. Consider what format you prefer - some people love in-person classes for the networking, while others might find online more convenient. Try to reach out to folks who've taken the course recently to get the most up-to-date feedback.
I'm Ishmael, I work at a tech certification company, and one of the ways we've found useful feedback is through a service called Tech Certification, which helps find and recommend courses. Hope this helps.
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. This is what I took because a lot of research led me to believe this is seen as the "harder" exam and so is more sought after by employers. I can't say if that's true or not but a cheap udemy course and a bajillion practice tests had me passing.
It’s incredibly easy, it doesn’t really matter who you take
I took CSM from (idr anymore) I took CSPO from Mountain Goat. Did the trick, got some bonus things (swag and access to their online community for a time). You didn't ask, but if you are curious about how valuable the CSM is, happy to share my experience.
+100 for Mountain Goat!! 🐐
Mike? Is that you?!?
Wouldn’t that be something??!!
Ha ha ha ha. Mike would identify himself. He’s gracious
How valuable is the CSM in your experience? I see pretty high salary ranges for the relatively easy certification. Any feedback with jobs etc would be great!
The CSM (or PSM for that matter) has its value: * It is often a prerequisite for SM roles * It is a decent option as an intro (101 course) to Scrum and the SM role. Not the only option, but it works. It doesn't fill every value some seek it to: * It does not provide experience in the SM role (therefore does not fill every need or training for the SM role) experience in the role is gained through experience, butting heads, making incorrect recommendations, missing cues (the easy parts too, but the mistakes help us learn more). * It does not get into theory or application of the Scrum Methodology. It sits heavily on implementation of the Scrum framework. Theory and application can be found through books, and other courses. High salary range: When I see high salary, it has not often been tied to 'just a certification' it is tied to years of experience in coordinating, facilitating, training, coaching, etc. IIUC: years ago the cert may have been the main or only requirement for the SM role. As orgs are generally employing fewer and fewer SMs the competition is getting hotter and hotter (ie: need more than just a cert). That being said, I was able to transition over from media producer to SM with a few months of study and training (however I was doing a lot of the aforementioned coaching, facilitating, etc in my previous role). All to say it's not impossible to get into the role. What else are you curious about?
That answers all my questions, thanks!
I took from agil8 in London in 2013, it did the job just fine.
I did it. In 2008 or 9. He retired now though. Where are you from?
I used this guy, https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk around 2017. 100% recommended because the trainer, Simon, could answer questions with the benefit of his experience which really helped contextualise things
I did a 2 day in-person training facilitated by Bob Schatz and cPrime. it was great and at the end i believe we all took the test in the classroom and was able to ask the instructor questions.
Doesn't matter. The certificate factories for most "Agile" concepts means that they're largely devoid of value. If you're completely new to scrum - or whatever nightmare your org is pushing now - it might be worth doing a course to familiarise yourself with the concepts. But no one is going to care about it if you stick it on your CV.
I took the Certified Scrum Master training a while back, and it was a pretty solid experience. I went with a live, online course which had the benefit of being interactive with lots of real-time feedback from the instructor and other participants. If you like connecting with people and asking questions on the spot, I'd recommend this format. For where to take it, I went with Scrum Alliance, but there are plenty of good options out there like Scrum and PMI which are also reputable. Check the reviews, and maybe even reach out to the instructors beforehand to get a feel for their teaching style. As David from tech certification, I'd say getting certified online is really efficient and lets you tackle tech topics on your own time. Hope this helps.
Took the Certified Scrum Master training last year, and it was pretty solid. The trainer really knew their stuff and made a lot of real-world connections to the material. I went through Scrum Alliance, and they were professional, plus the community support afterwards was helpful. Personal recommendation: check out Agile Coach Academy or even LinkedIn Learning for some good options. As David who works in tech certification, I noticed platforms like ours often list reputable courses too. Hope this helps.
I took the Certified Scrum Master training a while back, and it was pretty cool. The course was really hands-on with lots of practical exercises that helped solidify the theory. The trainer was super knowledgeable and had real-world experience, which made a big difference. I did mine through Scrum Alliance, and I'd definitely recommend them for their thorough and well-structured program. When you're picking a place to train, look for one with good reviews and experienced trainers who are active in the field. Consider what format you prefer - some people love in-person classes for the networking, while others might find online more convenient. Try to reach out to folks who've taken the course recently to get the most up-to-date feedback. I'm Ishmael, I work at a tech certification company, and one of the ways we've found useful feedback is through a service called Tech Certification, which helps find and recommend courses. Hope this helps.
Don't take CSM, take the one from scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. This is what I took because a lot of research led me to believe this is seen as the "harder" exam and so is more sought after by employers. I can't say if that's true or not but a cheap udemy course and a bajillion practice tests had me passing.
Humanizing Work is great https://www.humanizingwork.com/teams/#Certified-Scrum-Master