Scrum Certification Cost Breakdown

 Scrum Certification Cost Breakdown (2025)

📌 1. Scrum Alliance

Scrum Alliance offers some of the most well-known certifications, such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Training Required? Yes (mandatory 2-day course)

Training Cost: $800 – $1,500 (varies by provider and region)

Exam Fee: Included in training cost

Renewal Fee: $100 every 2 years

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Training Cost: $800 – $1,500

Exam: No exam required

Renewal Fee: $100 every 2 years

📌 2. Scrum.org

Founded by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber, Scrum.org offers certifications without mandatory training.

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Training Required? No (optional)

Exam Fee: $150

Training Cost (optional): ~$1,000–$1,400

Renewal Fee: None (lifetime certification)

Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)

Exam Fee: $200

Training (optional): ~$1,000–$1,400

Renewal Fee: None

📌 3. Project Management Institute (PMI) – Disciplined Agile

PMI offers agile certifications with a broader view, including Scrum and other agile methods.

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Training Required? Yes (21 contact hours)

Exam Fee (PMI Member): $435

Exam Fee (Non-Member): $495

Renewal Fee: $60 (member), $150 (non-member) every 3 years

Training Cost: Varies widely, around $500 – $1,500

📌 4. SAFe Scrum Master (Scaled Agile Framework)

Ideal for those working in enterprises using SAFe.

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Training Required? Yes (2-day course)

Training + Exam Fee: $800 – $1,200 (combined)

Renewal Fee: $100/year

📌 5. Other Providers (Axelos, ICAgile, etc.)

There are other niche or generalized agile frameworks, often with varying prices:

ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP): ~$600–$1,500 (includes training)

PRINCE2 Agile (Axelos): ~$500 – $1,200

✅ Quick Comparison Table

Certification Cost (USD) Renewal Exam Required? Training Required?

CSM (Scrum Alliance) $800–$1,500 $100 / 2 yrs ✅ ✅

PSM I (Scrum.org) $150 None ✅ ❌ (optional)

PSPO I (Scrum.org) $200 None ✅ ❌ (optional)

PMI-ACP $435–$495 $60–$150 / 3 yrs ✅ ✅

SAFe SSM $800–$1,200 $100 / yr ✅ ✅

📝 Things to Consider

Employer Reimbursement: Many employers reimburse certification costs.

Training Bundle: Some providers bundle training + exam, so pricing may vary by region.

Career Goals: Choose based on your role (Scrum Master, Product Owner, etc.) and target company.

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