Certification Roadmap
Agile Scrum Track
Targets agile and scrum roles. CSM is the most popular entry point into agile careers and includes a mandatory 2-day training course. PMI-ACP adds broad agile expertise across Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe for practitioners working across multiple frameworks.
3–6 Months$90,000–$130,000
Project Management
01
Study time
20–40 hours
Exam cost
$495
$85,000–$115,000
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CSM is the most popular entry point into agile careers. The mandatory 2-day training course plus certification establishes Scrum framework knowledge and the Scrum Master role — no prerequisites required.
02
Study time
100–150 hours
Exam cost
$495
$100,000–$135,000
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Price varies
PMI-ACP validates broad agile expertise across Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and SAFe. It is the most comprehensive agile certification available and positions you for senior agile roles and program management positions.