Validates foundational knowledge of Scrum principles, the Scrum framework and Scrum Master responsibilities for serving teams and organizations.
399EntryHas prerequisites
Best Agile & Scrum Certifications in 2026
Agile credentials cover Scrum roles, broader agile practice and scaled frameworks such as SAFe. Choose by the role you have or want (Scrum Master, Product Owner or a wider delivery role) and by the framework your organization uses.
Validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum Product Owner role, including goal setting, customer understanding and Product Backlog management.
399EntryHas prerequisites
Validates knowledge of leading with SAFe, including Lean-Agile mindset, team agility, product flow, portfolio management and leading change.
495EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of Scrum principles, Scrum Master responsibilities and applying the Scrum framework to support effective teams.
200EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of agile mindset, leadership, product and delivery practices across Scrum, Kanban, Lean and hybrid approaches.
525IntermediateHas prerequisites
Validates foundational knowledge of Scrum, Product Owner accountabilities, and managing product value and the Product Backlog.
200EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of SAFe product ownership, covering backlogs, PI Planning, iteration execution and applying AI.
495EntryNo prerequisites
Validates knowledge of how Scrum Masters use AI to support teams, including prompting, AI fundamentals, security and ethics.
200EntryNo prerequisites
How to choose a certification
Which certification fits your goal?
- Scrum Master knowledge: PSM I. Scrum.org's Scrum Master assessment. No course is required: you buy an attempt, take the online test, and the certification does not expire.
- Instructor-led Scrum Master learning: CSM. Scrum Alliance's Scrum Master credential. You attend a required 16-hour course with a Certified Scrum Trainer, then take a short test. Choose it if you want instructor-led learning with a group.
- Scrum product ownership: PSPO I. Scrum.org's Product Owner assessment, covering product value and backlog decisions. Like PSM I, it needs no course and does not expire.
- Agile across approaches: PMI-ACP. PMI's agile certification across Scrum, Kanban, Lean and hybrid delivery. You need 21 hours of agile training and agile experience: two years on the standard route.
- Working in a SAFe environment: SAFe Agilist. Covers leading an organization that runs SAFe. Most candidates take the two-day Leading SAFe course, which includes two exam attempts. Choose it when your organization uses SAFe.
What to know before choosing
- Course-based and exam-based routes differ. CSM requires a course and renews every two years; PSM I and PSPO I need no course and do not expire. Compare the full cost, including training and renewal.
- Practice with a real team. Facilitation, product decisions and team improvement take practice with a real team alongside learning the framework.
- Pick one starting credential per role. PSM I and CSM cover much of the same ground, as do PSPO I and CSPO. Take a second one when an employer asks for it or it fills a real gap.