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Queries regarding PSM II

Last post 03:05 am June 20, 2018 by Boon Siang Tay
6 replies
12:54 pm June 17, 2018

Hi All,



I'm planning to give PSM II exam but I've below queries - 

1. Can I give PSM II without clearing PSM I?

2. Can I re-attempt exam again for free in less than 14 days, if I'm not able to clear the exam in the 1st attempt?

3. Is there any pre-requisite (knowledge, experience) for giving PSM II certification

 


04:13 pm June 18, 2018

All of these can be answered on the PSM II page.

https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-master-ii-certification

 


05:09 pm June 18, 2018

@Curtis Slough - Thanks for the link, I've gone through the link but my query remains the same, as my doubts are not specified clearly there. There is some grey area in that.

So it would be really helpful if this can be explored a bit more.


05:43 pm June 18, 2018

I would contact Scrum.org support to clarify but this is the way I read it:

1: PSM 1 is just recommended prior to getting the PSM 2, it's not required.

2: No free retake. The password is good for 1 attempt only (per the PSM2 details page). The 14-day re-take was added for the PSM 1 and only if you take a PSM class prior to (this is per scrum.org support).

3. Is there any pre-requisite (knowledge, experience) for giving PSM II certification

If you're asking if you have to prove you've been a SM for a certain number of years in order to qualify to take this exam; then No there is no prerequisite. If you're asking if having several years experience as a SM will be beneficial in passing the PSM2, then Yes it will be hugely beneficial.


10:23 pm June 18, 2018

Curtis - Based on reading your responses, go for it!  You should be confident that you can pass PSM II!

Chris


01:39 pm June 19, 2018

@Chris, Thank you sir! I'm definitely going to attempt it by the end of July. I'm currently reading Essential Scrum by Ken Rubin and when I'm done with that I think I'll be much better prepared for it. If you've not read that book, it's an amazing, amazing resource.


03:05 am June 20, 2018

I'm currently reading Essential Scrum by Ken Rubin and when I'm done with that I think I'll be much better prepared for it.

I'm thinking the same that I should at least read one (more) good book before attempting PSM II.

Currently reading Don McGreal and Ralph Jocham's new book 'The Professional Product Owner'.  Or maybe I should switch to the 'The Nexus Framework' book instead, given my limited spare time.


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