To access the CSM® test, you must first take a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) course with one of our Certified Scrum Trainers® (CSTs®). Course attendance is required to earn the CSM certification; individuals cannot skip the training required to gain access to the online test. Please visit our Course Search page to find a CSM course to attend.
After completing the CSM course, you'll receive a welcome email containing a link to activate your Scrum Alliance® certification account where you will be able to complete the CSM test.
To take your test, please follow these steps:
- Log in to your Dashboard
- At the top of the page, select Activate Now
- Review the agreement and select I ACCEPT the agreement at the bottom
- On your dashboard, select Take CSM Exam
- Confirm your preferred language and select Take the test
- You will be redirected to mytestcom.net where you can complete your test
Please make note of the following information regarding your test:
- You'll have one hour to complete the test, in which you will need to answer 37 out of 50 questions correctly in order to pass.
- Make sure to only access the CSM test from one computer and one browser.
- Make sure your pop-up blockers are disabled before starting the test
- Be aware that Internet Explorer is not a supported browser; you'll need to use Safari, Firefox, Chrome, or Microsoft Edge.
- You should refrain from using your browser’s navigation buttons while in the test, as this can accidentally end your session.
If you haven't received the CSM Welcome email to activate your certification account:
- Ensure the email was not directed to your inbox's spam/junk folder
- Use the Forgot Password? feature with the email address that you provided to your trainer or training provider when you attended the course
- Contact our support team and provide your trainer's name and the course dates. From there, we can resend the welcome email