PSM-AI Essentials course
RecommendedScrum.org highly recommends its one-day class, which includes an attempt at the test.
Professional Scrum Master - AI Essentials (PSM-AI Essentials)
Validates knowledge of how Scrum Masters use AI to support teams, including prompting, AI fundamentals, security and ethics.
Summary
PSM-AI Essentials is Scrum.org's certification on how Scrum Masters use AI to support their teams. It is assessed with a 40-question online test with a pass score of 85%, and the certification does not expire.
Good fit if
- You are a Scrum Master or Agile Coach who uses AI
- You hold PSM I and want a low-cost AI add-on
- Your employer wants the team to share an AI baseline
Look elsewhere if
- Scrum is new to you: PSM I
- You want general AI skills for any job: Google AI Essentials
- You lead AI strategy or manage AI projects: Google Generative AI Leader or PMI-CPMAI
Prerequisites
Cost
Renewal
PSM-AI Essentials does not expire.
- Validity
- No expiry
- Renewal fee
- None
Alternatives
PSM I$200 required · Entry
Scrum.org's core Scrum Master certification, for people who do not yet have a Scrum Master credential.
Google AI Essentials$49 required · Entry
A short course certificate on using generative AI at work, not tied to Scrum.
Google Cloud Generative AI Leader$99 required · Entry
A Google Cloud exam on generative AI strategy and adoption for business leaders.
PMI-CPMAI$899 required · Entry
PMI's credential for managing AI, machine learning and data projects.
FAQ
Do I need a course to get PSM-AI Essentials?
No. Buy a password on scrum.org and take the test when you are ready. The one-day Scrum.org class includes an attempt.
Do I need PSM I before PSM-AI Essentials?
No. There is no formal prerequisite, but Scrum.org recommends Scrum Master training and certification, and the questions assume you know Scrum.
Is PSM-AI Essentials a technical AI certification?
No. It covers how a Scrum Master uses AI tools, prompting and responsible AI with a Scrum Team. Scrum.org says the course is not for advanced machine learning or data science.
Does PSM-AI Essentials expire?
No. It is a lifetime certification with no renewal fee.
Last updated October 2026