Best Entry-Level Agile & Scrum Certifications in 2026

Choose your first agile credential around the role you want to play. Explore Scrum Master and Product Owner routes from Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org, alongside SAFe credentials for working in larger organizations and an introduction to AI in Scrum practice.

Validates foundational knowledge of Scrum principles, the Scrum framework and Scrum Master responsibilities for serving teams and organizations.

399EntryHas prerequisites

Validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum Product Owner role, including goal setting, customer understanding and Product Backlog management.

399EntryHas prerequisites
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SAFe Agilist (SA)

Scaled Agile

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