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First Scrum Test

Last post 07:41 pm September 27, 2023 by Eric Naiburg
4 replies
Vera Jackson-Jeni
12:43 pm September 26, 2023

Hi all, I'm about to book my first Scrum test. Which you you recommend, CSM or PSM? please advise

Ian Mitchell
08:35 am September 27, 2023
Chris Belknap
12:20 pm September 27, 2023

What outcome are you hoping to achieve by gaining a certification? Increase your Scrum Master skills? A career change? Promotion?

For the CSM you will have to take a course first before you take the test. For the PSM that is optional.

Nicholas Gabrichidze
07:32 pm September 27, 2023

If you need certificate for employment, please keep in mind that in USA CSM is more respected among employers, while in Europe PSM is.

Eric Naiburg
07:41 pm September 27, 2023

@nicolas, I am not sure that stands up anymore. It was the case in the past, but if you search job postings in the US on LinkedIn for Professional Scrum Master and for Certified Scrum Master, they are pretty much even in number.  

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