Those who aspire to earn a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) certification from Scrum Alliance® are required to take a 16-hour CSM course (live online or in-person) with a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®). Upon successfully completing the training, you'll have an account created for you on the Scrum Alliance website where you'll be able to access the online test. To find eligible courses, please visit the Course Search page.
Please note there isn't an option at this time to skip the required course or apply directly to take the online test. Additionally, one's prior experience or other agile/scrum certifications earned in the past will not be eligible as a substitute for the required course to access the test.
All approved courses that lead to CSM certification are found on the Course Search page. Please note your scrum master course must have been taught by a Scrum Alliance CST. If you found a scrum master course through a third-party website, please ensure it is listed on the Course Search page or see this article for more information: How to verify a course or trainer is legitimate and will result in Scrum Alliance® certification