Overview
Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) professionals are facilitators who ensure that the Scrum Team is provided with an environment conducive to completing the project successfully. The Scrum Master guides, facilitiates, and teaches Scrum practices to everyone involved in the project; clears impediments for the team; and, ensures that Scrum processes are being followed.
Successful candidates will be awarded the Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) certification by SCRUMstudy after passing the certification exam.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | RCUs required for maintaining certification * | RCUs offered ** | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMC™ | Nil | Preferably SDC™ certified professional | Anyone who is interested in becoming a Scrum Master | USD 400 |
40 Recertification units every 3 years. More | 40 | 95 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirement for other earned VMEdu certifications. More
***Pass Rate for the SMC™ examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
Exam Format
- Multiple choice
- 100 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 120 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Current pass rate: 95%
Audience Profile
This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in becoming a Scrum Master.
Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) certification before applying for the Scrum Master certification. It is also highly recommended to attend a 2-day SMC™ classroom training provided by PMstudy