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The Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™) course is tailored to help anyone interested in learning the basics of Scrum. This course is included as a part of a Primary lifetime membership. The purpose of the Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC™)' certification exam is to confirm participants have a fundamental understanding of the Scrum methodology.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | RCUs required for maintaining certification * | RCUs offered ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrum Fundamentals Certified | Nil | Nil | Anyone interested to know more about Scrum and Agile | 0 | 10 Recertification units every 3 years. | 0 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirements for other earned VMEdu® certifications.
'Scrum Fundamentals Certified' course is tailored to help anyone interested to know more about Scrum; learn about key concepts in Scrum as defined in the SBOK® Guide, and to get a basic understanding of how Scrum framework works in delivering successful projects. This course is included as a part of Free Primary Lifetime Membership. The purpose of the 'Scrum Fundamentals Certified' exam is to confirm you have a basic understanding of the Scrum framework. On passing the exam, you will be accredited as "Scrum Fundamentals Certified".
Anyone interested in knowing more about Scrum and Agile can take up this course and exam for free.
There is no formal prerequisite for this course.
SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) professionals possess a wide range of knowledge and understanding of the values, methods and intricacies of Agile methodologies, including Scrum. The purpose of the exam is to confirm participants have the ability to compare and choose the appropriate methodology in a given situation.
Rapid changes in technology, market demands, and expectations have paved the way for the conceptualization and implementation of Agile methods and values in many organizations. Agile relies on adaptive planning and iterative development and delivery. It focuses primarily on the value of people in getting the job done effectively. SAMC™ Certified Professionals should appreciate the concepts of Agile development and have the ability to compare and choose the Agile methodology appropriate in a given situation.
Applicants will be awarded the SCRUMstudy Agile Master Certified (SAMC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy™ after successfully passing the certification exam.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | RCUs required for maintaining certification * | RCUs offered ** | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMC™ | Nil | Preferably SDC® (or) SMC® Certified professional | Anyone on a Scrum team | USD 550 |
40 Recertification units every 3 years. | 40 | 93 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirements for other earned VMEdu® certifications.
***Pass Rate for the SAMC™ examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
This certification is appropriate for anyone interested in becoming familiar with the concepts and practices of Agile Project Delivery, and who wants to have a working knowledge of the various Agile methodologies.
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, a SDC® or SMC® certified professional will be able to easily understand the concepts required for the certification exam. Alternatively, you can attend a 3-day SAMC™ classroom training provided by a SCRUMstudy™ approved Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.)
The Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®) certification exam is designed to confirm a Product Owner's applicants' practical and working knowledge of Scrum in terms of the ability to handle the related business aspects and project stakeholders (particularly the customer) in a Scrum environment.
The Product Owner represents the interests of the stakeholder community to the Scrum Team. The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring clear communication of product or service functionality requirements to the Scrum Team, defining Acceptance Criteria, and ensuring those criteria are met. The Product Owner must always maintain a dual view. He or she must understand and support the needs and interests of all stakeholders, while also understanding the needs and workings of the Scrum Team.
Applicants will be awarded the Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®) certificate by SCRUMstudy™ upon successfully passing the certification exam.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | RCUs required for maintaining certification * | RCUs offered ** | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOC® | Nil | Preferably SDC® (or) SMC® certified professional | Anyone who interfaces with business stakeholders or works as a Product Owner in a Scrum project. | USD 600 |
40 Recertification units every 3 years. | 40 | 93 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirements for other earned VMEdu® certifications.
***Pass Rate for the SPOC® examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
This certification is for anyone who interfaces with stakeholders or works as a Product Owner in a Scrum Team.
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, SDC® or SMC® Certified professionals will be able to better understand the concepts required for this certification exam. It is also highly recommended to attend a 2-day SPOC® classroom training provided by a SCRUMstudy™ approved Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.)
The SMstudy® Certified Marketing Research Fundamentals course is tailored to anyone interested in knowing various marketing methods; learning key concepts in Marketing Research as defined in the SMstudy® Guide, and gaining a basic understanding of the Marketing Research framework that helps to conduct marketing research and to analyze sales and marketing data. This course is included in the Free Subscription. Upon completion of the coursework, the SMstudy® Certified Marketing Research Fundamentals exam will validate your basic understanding of Marketing Research. On passing the exam, you will be accredited as a SMstudy® Certified Marketing Research Fundamentals.
| Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | None | Anyone interested in knowing more about Marketing Research | 0 |
Anyone interested in knowing more about Marketing Research can enroll for this course and exam for free.
There is no formal prerequisite for this course.
Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) is an entry-level certification. The objective of this certification is to ensure that participants understand the basics of Scrum which Scrum team members need to know to effectively contribute to a Scrum project.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | RCUs required for maintaining certification * | RCUs offered ** | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDC® | Nil | Nil | Anyone on a SCRUM Team or anyone who interacts with any Scrum Team | USD 200 |
25 Recertification units every 3 years. | 25 | 98 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirements for other earned VMEdu® certifications.
***Pass Rate for the SDC® examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
This is highly recommended for everyone in a company who works in a Scrum Team or anyone who interacts with any Scrum Team. This will also be very useful for those who are interested in understanding the basics of Scrum and how this method could be used effectively.
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification.
Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) professionals have a practical, working knowledge of Scrum that equips them to guide and implement Scrum projects in a Scrum environment. The purpose of the exam is to confirm that applicants have achieved a sufficient understanding of how the apply Scrum framework and practices to projects and to tailor Scrum in a particular scenario.
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, facilitates, 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 450 |
40 Recertification units every 3 years. | 40 | 95 |
*Recertification units (RCUs) required to maintain the certification
**RCUs earned can be used towards recertification requirements for other earned VMEdu® certifications.
***Pass Rate for the SMC® examination indicates the percentage of candidates passing the exam in the first attempt who attempted all the questions.
This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in becoming a Scrum Master.
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 a SCRUMstudy™ approved Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.)
