Certified ScrumMaster

Certified ScrumMaster, the Worlds Most Popular Agile Certification

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You are new to agile or want to baseline your journey to date then take the Grow-Lean Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM). The CSM was the world's fist agile certification, and our trainers were some of the first to deliver it. The CSM covers Scrum events (work sessions), accountabilities (roles), artifacts (things created), and the larger agile mindset. Expedite your agile journey with the CSM from Grow-Lean and get six free practice exams as well as access to our community to continue your growth post class.

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Key Details

Reality Based Certified ScrumMaster

Many trainers teach theory, not practice, because they have not been involved in product development or project management. Since they don't have actual experience to draw on they deliver canned, vague, content without intellectual depth.

Would you prefer a trainer who...
  • uses reality based exercises?
  • provides meaningful answers to questions?
  • delivers a 100% live, collaborative session?
  • facilitates deep discussion?
  • has actual, deep, agile experience?

If you answered yes, take a fun, interactive session, where you will laugh (yes actual laughing) as you learn!

Session Schedule

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Wed
7
Jun
Fri
9
Jun
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 5 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 5 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
10
Jun
Sun
11
Jun
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 10 Jun
Don Patti
$75 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
895 USD
valid till 10 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Mon
26
Jun
Wed
28
Jun
USD 895
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 9 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
8:00 AM (EDT)
1:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 9 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
1
Jul
Sun
2
Jul
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 9 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 9 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
15
Jul
Sun
16
Jul
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 9 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 9 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Wed
19
Jul
Fri
21
Jul
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
22
Jul
Sun
23
Jul
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Mon
24
Jul
Tue
25
Jul
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Wed
26
Jul
Fri
28
Jul
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Chris Doss
Sat
29
Jul
Sun
30
Jul
USD 895
12:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
Chris Doss
$41 a month or less
12:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
29
Jul
Sun
30
Jul
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Wed
2
Aug
Fri
4
Aug
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 17 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 17 Jun
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Chris Doss
Thu
3
Aug
Fri
4
Aug
USD 895
12:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 28 Jun
Chris Doss
$41 a month or less
12:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 28 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Thu
3
Aug
Fri
4
Aug
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Chris Doss
Sat
5
Aug
Sun
6
Aug
USD 895
12:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Chris Doss
$41 a month or less
12:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Wed
9
Aug
Fri
11
Aug
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
12
Aug
Sun
13
Aug
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Thu
17
Aug
Fri
18
Aug
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Chris Doss
Sat
26
Aug
Sun
27
Aug
USD 895
12:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 17.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Chris Doss
$41 a month or less
12:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Sat
26
Aug
Sun
27
Aug
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: Don Patti
Tue
29
Aug
Thu
31
Aug
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
Don Patti
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Mon
11
Sep
Tue
12
Sep
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Sat
16
Sep
Sun
17
Sep
USD 895
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Two 8.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
9:00 AM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Live Online
Trainer: David Bulkin
Wed
20
Sep
Fri
22
Sep
USD 895
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 495
Three 5.5-hour sessions - Online
valid till 24 Jun
David Bulkin
$41 a month or less
12:00 PM (EDT)
5:30 PM (EDT)
USD 895 USD 495
valid till 24 Jun
Two 8-hour sessions - Amsterdam
Trainer: Arlen Bankston
Mon
2
Oct
Tue
3
Oct
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CET)
USD 1,570
Two 8-hour sessions - In-Person
valid till 2 Oct
Arlen Bankston
$131 a month or less
9:00 AM (CET)
5:00 PM (CET)
€ 1570 EU
valid till 2 Oct


Job Prospects for Scrum Masters

Scrum Master jobs are growing and the salaries are generous

Frequently Asked Questions About Scrum Master Salaries
Will taking the class get me a job as a Scrum Master?
Taking this class will not guarantee you Scrum Master position, but it will increase the probability of getting an interview.

Our sessions provide you both a conceptual understanding as well as practical take-aways. With the class and six practice exams you will be in good shape to pass the exam and obtain knowledge to present well in job interviews. The probability of receiving a job offer depends on your background and willingness to continue to work hard outside of the class room.
These salaries seem high, are they achievable for me?
The salaries on our website were obtained from Zip Recruiter on 11-May-2022 and represent US based salaries. Many Scrum Masters work in Information Technology (IT) and IT jobs are generally well compensated. Realistically you should not expect to start at the high end of the range unless you have deep, salient experience and knowledge.
What type of people a best suited to become Scrum Masters?
A Scrum Master is often called a servant leader. A servant leader ensures other people grow and succeed. Those most likely to become good Scrum Masters have a calm, nurturing demeanor, can handle stress / vagueness and uncertainty, and bring people together to work for common goals and objectives.

Exceptional Training Value

Grow-Lean is a reputable provider.
All of our trainers have a minimum of 15 years agile experience.
Everything you need is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Things to know

The Scrum Master and the CSM Certification

The Scrum Master helps the Developers and Product Owner grow as individuals and as a team to improve the quality of outcomes for each person, the Scrum Team and the organization.The Scrum Master also works organizationally to helps individuals and the organization improve.

The descriptions below give examples of how the Scrum Master helps others.

Assisting the Developers and the Product Owner

  • Ensure they understand and apply self-management. As one example related to the Developers and the Product Owner, the Developers should significant levels autonomy and authority at Sprint Planning.
    • The Developers discuss, with the Product Owner, the ideal set of items to bring into the Sprint.
    • The Developers make the final decision on what items will be brought into the Sprint.
    • The Developers plan the Sprint, including how the work will be done and by whom.
    • This is in contrast to a Product Owner, or Project Manager, or Tech Lead, telling the Developers what to do.
  • Help the Developers and Product Owner identify and address impediments.
    • You may often hear that the Scrum Master removes impediments. In some cases this is feasible. Perhaps for example the Scrum Master can follow up with another team in respect to a dependency, to expedite work by that other team to address a dependency.
    • In other cases the Scrum Master ensures that we do what is feasible to maximize the quality of delivery in the face of impediments when it is not possible to simply solve the impediment.
    • In all instances this contrasts to accepting the circumstances around us letting it impede progress.

Assisting Developers

  • Help them understand, and ensure they apply, self-management.
    • They figure out what to work on and how to work on it, while aligning with the Sprint Goal.
    • This contrasts to waiting to be told what to do.
  • Help Developers work across role and function.
    • For example, perhaps an analyst can help test the product, or a tester can do analysis.
    • There are significant benefits to this including individual growth, as Developers learn new things, their is increased motivation from learning new things, and their is a reduction of risk as we have more than one person capable of doing each type of work.
    • Despite the benefits, Developers are often hesitant to work outside their core competency so the Scrum Master creates a safe space for role sharing, often by coaching collaboration patterns where two or more Developers work together.
    • The alternative is where each Developer focuses on only one area of expertise which limits career growth, creates risks (perhaps they are out), while also creating bottlenecks (work can't move because team members are waiting on the one expert.
  • Help them execute the Scrum Events, to maximize the application of empirical, evidence based, approaches, instead of just executing the mechanics of Scrum. For example a well executed Daily Scrum:
    • Is run by the Developers, for the Developers.
    • Results in the the Developers self-managing to create a better plan for the next 24 hours.
    • This is in contrast to a poorly executed Daily Scrum that focuses on status.
  • Helps them improve their technical processes. Depending on the type of product being developed this could include:
    • Test First: write a test before creating the product, create the product, use the test to prove it works.
    • Pairing: two Developers working on the same things at the same time for a continued period of time (a day, a week, etc.).
    • Swarming: multiple Developers working on the same thing at the same time until completion.
    • Refactoring: cleaning up existing code.

Assisting the Product Owner

  • Help them understand and apply empirical product development.
  • Help them convey a clear and concise vision.
  • Help them create a long term roadmap.
  • Help them organize and sequence the Product Backlog.
  • Help them plan and forecast.
  • Help them apply evidence based, empirical, product development methods.

Assisting the Organization

  • Ensure all involved understand what an evidence based, empirical approach, entails.
  • Addressing structural issues that negatively impact the application of evidence based, empirical approaches and Scrum. Examples include:
    • Budget cycle: move from a yearly budget cycle to continuous flow budgeting.
    • Structure: break down function silos and move to feature teams.
    • Measurement: move to outcome based measurements.
  • Create and execute a long-term road maps for achieving ever greater levels of agility.
  • Removing individual blockers as they arise.

The agile community originated in software development but has expanded over the years. Many attendees in a CSM are looking for career change, so we attendees include teachers, sales people, health care professionals, administrators, and others, looking to move into information technology (IT).

We also get a fair amount of attendees, like those in marketing and product development looking to use agile to enhance their current roles.



About the Grow-Lean Certified Scrum Master Class

Unlike many other companies, our sessions are 100% live with the only exception being short videos that consume less than five minutes of class time.

Be aware that many other trainers use hours of pre-recorded content!

All of our CSM Sessions use Zoom. Depending on the trainer, additional technologies like Mural, Miro and Google Drive are used.

  • You can find out the specific technologies used for a session by clicking "Details" then clicking the "Prep" tab.
  • All of the technologies used in the session are included in your registration fees.
  • If you need assistance, we can help you prior to the session.

The list below specifies what you need. If you need assistance preparing, please contact us.

  • Internet connected Computer / Tablet: Many students use a single device for the session, others use two devices, perhaps their work laptop for the webcam and a separate device for sharing.
  • Working Webcam: Virtually all laptop have integrated webcams. If you don't have that, we will assist you in setting up your phone as a webcam.
  • Working headset or speaker plus microphone: Depending on your laptop, the built-in microphone and speaker may be sufficient. Many use earphones.
  • Access to Zoom: If you haven't used Zoom, test it at: https://zoom.us/test. Click "Join", and follow the prompts. If you have problems, check the Zoom article at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-Zoom-test-meeting
  • A location from which to participate: .
    • Ideally this location will:
      • Have good lighting
      • Be relatively quiet
      • Ensure that you have minimal interruptions
    • But, no worries if you don't have a perfect spot. It is expected that kids, dogs, cats, spouses, siblings, roommates, parents, or someone else makes some noise, or appears on camera.

You will get material prior to, at, and after your Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

  • Prior to the course you will receive links for videos, pre-reads and practice exams.
  • Chris Doss and Don Patti use a PDF workbook. You will receive a link prior to a class with them.
  • All of our trainers use interactive boards during the class which you will be able to access post class.


Choosing Grow-Lean

Grow-Lean is a safe and wise choice to help you on your CSM journey:

  • We are a ScrumAlliance approved Registered Education Provider (REP).
  • Our Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs) are some of the longest-tenured in the world.
  • All of our trainers have a minimum of 15 years experience with agile.
  • We do not use death by PowerPoint, or canned videos, instead, our sessions are high quality, real, interactive workshops.
  • Our training material and approaches are vetted by experts.
  • We have caring customer support before and after training.
  • We can help you complete your journey with our advanced courses like the Advanced CSM and Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster.

Grow-Lean's has four trainers delivering the CSM. Arlen Bankston, Chris Doss, and David Bulkin all have 20+ years of agile experience, with each of them starting the 1999 to 2001 time period (Agile Manifesto for Software Development was signed in 2001). Don Patti started with agile in 2006, which is 15+ years of experience.

All have 15 or more years experience delivering training, and Arlen and Chris were two of the first to deliver the CSM. Between them, our four CSM trainers have certified over 20,000 Scrum Masters with the Scrum Alliance.

Yes, Grow-Lean as an organization, and Grow-Lean Trainers, are approved by the Scrum Alliance.

  • Grow-Lean is an approved Path to Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) Educator meaning we can, and do, provide the Advanced CSM (A-CSM) and the Certified Scrum Professional = Scrum Master (CSP-SM).
  • Grow-Lean is an approved Registered Education Provider (REP) for the Scrum Alliance meaning we can provide additional professional development opportunities for you to expand beyond the certified sessions normally offered.
  • All of the Grow-Lean Trainers who deliver the CSM have been approved by the Scrum Alliance.


Enrolling in the Grow-Lean Certified Scrum Master Class

Grow-Lean offers buy-now-pay-later via Splitit.

  • Choose Splitit during the checkout process.
  • You choose the term, from one to twelve months.
  • You pay no additional fees or interest .
  • You can pay off early.
  • For the first 30 days, a hold, equal to the full amount, is applied to your credit card.

Grow-Lean offers an industry leading array of discounts to meet your specific situation. All discounts are subject to availability based on location, trainer(s), attendance, and other factors.

  • Early Bird: register in advance and save.
  • Out of Pocket: when you won't be reimbursed.
  • Group: three or more.
  • Alumni: combines with everything, 5% off for each class over $500 you take with us.
  • Hardship: for those suffering an economic hardship.
  • Student: for full time students.
  • Military/Vet: for those serving their country.

Per the chart below, discounts can be combined.

Note: There are a limited number of discounted seats available for each Grow-Lean session. Once all discounted seats are claimed, they're gone. Request and redeem your discount now!

Yes, please click here to go to our contact us page. Choose "Call me" from the dropdown and in the description provide a description of when and how to contact you, along with a quick description of what you want to discuss.

Yes, please click here to go to our contact us page. Choose "Call me" from the dropdown and in the description provide a description of when and how to contact you, along with a quick description of what you want to discuss.

We try to be flexible so you can reschedule at any time, with the maximum financial impact being a $125 transfer fee if you reschedule late.



Exam FAQ

Basic CSM exam facts

  • The exam is taken via an internet connected device.
  • You have 90 days from class start to take the exam.
  • The exam is 50 multiple choice questions.
  • You must get 37 questions correct.
  • You have one hour to take the exam.
  • If you fail the exam you get a free retake.

If you take the CSM with Grow-Lean you will get six free practice exams. Passing these exams virtually ensures you pass the real exam the, the first time, with a high score.

If you need personal coaching, reach out to us

The exam is administered online.

  • You do not need to go to a test center.
  • You can take it at home on your Internet connected device.

Yes. You should have the following open when taking exam:

  • The Scrum Guide.
  • The Agile Manifesto.

No, the exam is not proctored as it is not intended to make you fail, it is intended to help you learn.

  • You can take it at home on your Internet connected device.
  • You do not need to have your camera on.

There are 50 test questions in the exam and you have one hour to finish.

  • When taking the exam you should spend no more than 60 seconds on any question.
  • Write down the small number of questions you think need to be reviewed.
  • Never leave an answer blank.
  • After answering question 50, go back to question one, do a quick review of the whole exam, and focus on the small number of question that you wrote down.

The short answer is yes, you should pass the exam on the first try if you do a short block of study.

  • We provide six free, high quality, practice exams and additional study material.
  • Passing the practice exams virtually ensures you pass the real exam the, the first time, with a high score.
  • We generally recommend taking the practice exams until you score 90% or better.
  • For some individuals this is less than an hour of practice time, but it depends on the person. You have unlimited tries on the practice exams so you will do what you need to pass.
  • If you need one on one assistance, reach out to us.


Small Class Size

Want to be jammed into a 50 person class?
Probably not.
Get the individual attention you deserve.

Certified Scrum Master Journey

Steps to Improve Your Career with a Certified ScrumMaster Certification

  1. Enroll in a Grow-Lean course and get quality you can trust.
  2. Attend your Grow-Lean course.
  3. Use one or more of our six practice exams to prepare. If you need help, reach out to us for free tutoring.
  4. You get a link for the actual exam after the class.
  5. Pass the exam on the first try, if not we got you covered for your next two tries (within 90 days).
  6. Accept your license with Scrum Alliance.
  7. You have a two year Scrum Alliance membership
  8. Benefit from your CSM to experience personal and career growth.


The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Pass with Confidence

Earning Your Certification with Exam Pass Guarantee

Certified ScrumMaster Logo

By taking the session you earn the right to take the certification exam. Passing the exam and you are a Certified ScrumMaster.

As part of our Exam Pass Guarantee Program we will help you until you pass and will continue to do so as long as you put the effort to work on the practice exams. Grow-Lean covers the exam, certification fees and you receive two years of Scrum Alliance Membership.

The certification will help differentiate you , but more importantly the learning will allow you to interview with more confidence and apply core agile product development techniques in the work place while allowing you to pursue the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM) and Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster (CSP-SM) certifications.


  • Take from home: Take the exam from your house.
  • Exam is free: No extra fee to take the exam.
  • Available immediately: You are registered immediately after the session.
  • You will pass: 99% of Grow-Lean students pass.
  • We will help: If you don't pass we assist you.
  • Free retake: One free exam retake within 90 days is included.
  • Number of questions: 50
Woman Studying for Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Practice Exam
  • Exam name: Certified ScrumMaster Exam
  • Exam format: Multiple choice
  • Exam delivery: Web-based, open book, no outside assistance
  • Exam access: Grow-Lean registers you immediately after class, you get an email with a link
  • Exam duration: 60 minutes maximum
  • Number of questions: 50
  • Passing score: 37 out of 50 for English Version
  • Exam period: You have 90 days to complete the exam
  • Language: English, and multiple other languages
  • Exam cost: Your first attempt, and first retake is included as part of your course registration fee if the exam is taken within 90 days of course. After 90 days you pay a $25 fee.
  • Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt.

Practice Quizzes

Pass the CSM exam with confidence

  • If you pass the practice exams you will pass the real exam with ease.
  • Six full practice exams giving you hours of additional material..
  • Prepare not only for the exam, but for the workplace.
  • Our exams are more difficult than the actual exam as we have lots of pick multiples.
  • Exam explanations are baked in, you learn as you go.

What's Different?

Experienced trainer, 100% live session

Grow-Lean: 100% live, interactive, session

Others: More offline work, more videos

Grow-Lean: Trainer has 15+ years agile experience

Others: Trainer has much less agile experience

Grow-Lean: Small class size, get the detailed answers you need

Others: 35 to 50 attendees, little chance of being heard

Grow-Lean: Everything is included

Others: Surprise fees

Grow-Lean: Great training value

Others: Various pricing, questionable value

What You Learn

Coverage in the Certified ScrumMaster

The basics of agile, Scrum and practices from other frameworks, so you and your team can apply an empirical, evidence based, product development approach.

You gain both the agile philosophy as well as the practical application; meaning, you can immediately apply new skills within the constraints of your workplace while moving towards increasing levels of agility over time.

Applying Scrum:

  • Roles: Help your group of Developers and the PO excel as a team.
  • Events: Facilitate (not manage) Refinement, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective events.
  • Artifacts: Ensure Product and Sprint Backlogs are lightweight and actionable to maximize value of the increment.

A representative agenda is shown.

What You Get

Everything you need to become a CSM with no hidden costs.

Live On-Line Training
Fully live and interactive. Many other classes use canned videos. You can use YouTube for that!
Certification Fees
All fees to get you certified are covered. There are no additional or surprise charges.
Six Full Practice Exams
Get six full practice exams so that you can take the real exam with confidence.
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you require assistance we will assist in your exam preparation until you pass.
Free Class Retake
If you can’t get enough great training or want to hear perspectives from new classmates, you can retake another CSM within 120 days.
Two Year Scrum Alliance Membership
You receive a two-year membership with the Scrum Alliance which gives you access to member-only content and discounted access to Scrum Gathering events.
Alumni Discount
Take one training of $500 or more and get 5% off, two get 10% off, three get 15%, all the way up to 25% off.
16 PMI PDUs
Get 16 Project Management Institute (PMI) Professional Development Units (PDUs) to help meet your PMI continuing education requirements.

Your Path

Grow with us.

CSM, CST, Path to CSP and REP Logos
CSM, CST, Path to CSP and REP Logos
Scrum Alliance® CSM Sessions are delivered by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). Becoming a CST is difficult so there are less than 300 CSTs world-wide. As such, many companies essentially rent part time CSTs. We have in-house CST capability, meaning our trainers have been further vetted.

Grow-Lean is an approved Scrum Alliance Path to Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) Provider. In addition to the CSM we are authorized to deliver advanced courses including the Advanced CSM (A-CSM), and the Certified Scrum Professional ScrumMaster (CSP-SM). So, you can start and stay with Grow-Lean.

Grow-Lean is an approved Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider (REP), meaning that we can list and deliver continuing education classes that earn you Scrum Education Units® (SEUs).

Your Trainers for the CSM

Some of the Worlds Most Experienced Agilists

Pre-Class Reading and Videos

Maximize your learning with preparation

Pre-reading for the your Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster training.
If you have time prior to the session, you can prepare by reviewing the free reading material and videos.
  • Start with a short read, the Agile Manifesto and the principles behind it.
  • Read the Scrum Guide. It is 13 light pages.
  • Have some more time, watch the videos on Scrum.
  • Even more time, check the Certified ScrumMaster specific material.

Why?

Value

Fair price, exceptional training, best value.

Deep

Concepts are reviewed in a meaningful way by an expert with actual experience.

Personal

Small class size so that your voice is heard.

Engaging

Interactive class experience.

Unique

Custom created training material and approach.

Inclusive

Everything you need to be certified is included. No hidden fees!

Supported

Training team support seven days a week.

Retake

Take again for free*.

*Within 120 days as long as Grow-Lean delivers the session.

Immersive Classroom Experience

A mix of technologies and interactive approaches

For both virtual an in person events, we keep the training interactive.

  • Virtual: We use Zoom as the core virtual technology and we use Mural as virtual space where we run exercises, and play educational games, resulting in an interactive session.
  • In Person: We use a number of exercise in person events. We also use additional technologies such as Mural, Miro or Google Docs as a virtual white board to keep the session interactive.