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
- If this is not your first certification, you’ll be prompted to accept your license. Select Activate Now and proceed to review and accept the license agreement.
- 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.
- For troubleshooting help, please view the article Troubleshooting issues with the Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) test
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