This Professional Scrum Master Certification Training in Chicago teaches you the fundamentals of Scrum and covers the concept of servant leadership, which is a key element of a Scrum Master's role. The course teaches you to lead a Scrum team, resolve conflicts, and seize your role as a Scrum Master.
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Recent surveys conducted by Payscale.com show that PSM professionals can earn up to $120,000 a year. The market for PSM professionals keeps expanding, and notable Fortune 500 companies are recruiting talented job seekers who have taken Professional Scrum Master Certification training in Chicago.
The Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is a respected badge of Scrum skills. It proves that an individual knows how to use the Scrum method well and can effectively use it. Scrum.org provides this certification in three levels: PSM I, II, and III. Each level represents different degrees of Scrum knowledge and skill. The focus of the certification revolves around flexible planning, self-organization, and ongoing development applied to large projects.
For the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certificate, follow these key steps:
Step 1: Training
Sign up for Simplielearn’s PSM training course to understand the basic concepts of the Scrum framework, its values, and principles. This training empowers you with the necessary know-how and skills, enabling you to undertake the role of a Scrum Master successfully.
Step 2: Exam
After completing your training, SL will share your exam access code. Use this code to book your PSM exam. This exam usually involves multiple-choice questions designed to test your scrum knowledge.
Step 3: Get Certified
Once you clear the exam, scrum.org will share your Professional Scrum Master certificate.
This will attest to your Scrum methodology skills and your capability of leading Scrum processes and practices within any organization.
The exam fee is USD 200 per attempt, which includes a free Credly digital credential. The certification has lifetime validity, and no annual renewal fee is required.
Exam Format: The PSM certification exam (or assessment) is an online, open-book exam. The format is:
80 Questions
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False
Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
Pass mark: 85%
These questions can be easy or complex and will ask about various parts of the Scrum framework. You'll need to use your understanding of the topic to answer questions about real-life situations.
To clear the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification test, you must score at least 85%. Around 68 out of the total 80 questions need to be answered correctly. This test is online and can be taken from home if your internet connection is stable and your device meets the technical requirements.
After attending the Simplilearn course, if you attempt the PSM exam within 14 days and do not score at least 85%, you will be given a 2nd attempt at no cost.
You can take as many attempts as you need, but you will have to pay the requisite fee for each new attempt.
Payments can be made using any of the following options. You will be emailed a receipt after the payment is made.
A venue will be determined a few weeks before the training and you will be notified via email. Please contact our 24/7 support team for more details.
No, we do not provide transportation or refreshments with the training.
Yes, you can change the city, location and date for any PSM classroom training. However, a rescheduling fee is charged. For more information, please refer to our Rescheduling Policy.
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, you can view our Refund Policy.