The Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster exam is the official Scrum Alliance test registered under exam code CSM. Passing it earns you the Certified ScrumMaster certification, a credential at the Foundational / Associate level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Certified Scrum Professional-ScrumMaster (CSP-SM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO). Scrum Alliance exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.

The Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster exam includes 50 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ExamPrepAway test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.

To pass the Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster exam you need 74% (37/50 correct), and the official registration fee is Included in approved training course fee; retake: 25 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full Included in approved training course fee; retake: 25 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ExamPrepAway practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.

Must complete official CSM training course from Certified Scrum Trainer (CST); no formal experience required

Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Registration for the Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster exam goes through the official channels below.

• Scrum Alliance Exam Portal

As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Online, self-paced, available 24/7 within 90 days after training.

Scrum Alliance points candidates toward the following training options for Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster.

• Official CSM Training Courses

Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 52 practice questions in the ExamPrepAway CSM package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.

Yes. ExamPrepAway offers a free PDF demo of the Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.

If you take the Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ExamPrepAway backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.

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The official Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Scrum Framework & Principles (20%), Scrum Artifacts (20%), and Scrum Roles (22%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.