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Certified Scrum Master

CSM
Project Managementfoundational

Quick Answer

Certified Scrum Master is a foundational certification from Project Management that costs $495 and takes 20–40 hours to prepare for. The Certified Scrum Master validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role — facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, coaching the team, and enabling delivery.

Exam Cost
$495
Questions
50
Duration
60 min
Passing Score
740/1000
Valid
Not published

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Last verified: April 2026

About This Certification

The Certified Scrum Master validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum framework and the Scrum Master role — facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, coaching the team, and enabling delivery. CSM includes a mandatory 2-day training course as part of the certification process.

Who It's For

Team leads, project coordinators, developers, and anyone moving into a Scrum Master role. No prerequisites required. The most popular entry point into agile and scrum careers.

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