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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