Scrum Certification Cost Breakdown

 Here’s a cost breakdown of Scrum certifications, based on the most well-known organizations offering them. Pricing can vary based on location, training provider, and delivery method (in-person or online), but the ranges below provide a solid general idea.



🔹 1. Scrum Alliance
Certifications Offered:

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
Cost Breakdown (for CSM/CSPO):

Course + Certification Exam: $800 – $1,500
Renewal Fee (every 2 years): $100
Required Training? Yes (2-day course)
Includes:

Course materials
Exam attempt (CSM only)
2-year membership with Scrum Alliance

🔹 2. Scrum.org
Certifications Offered:

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I, II, III)
Professional Product Owner (PSPO I, II, III)
Cost Breakdown (PSM I/PSPO I):

Exam Fee Only: $150
Training Required? No (optional)
PSM II/PSPO II: $250
PSM III/PSPO III: $500
Includes:

One exam attempt (no retakes included)
Note: Training courses are optional and usually $1,000–$1,500 if chosen separately.


🔹 3. SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework)
Certifications Offered:

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
Cost Breakdown (SSM/SASM):

Course + Exam: $800 – $1,200
Renewal Fee (annually): $100
Required Training? Yes (2-day course)
Includes:

Course and digital workbook
Exam access
One-year membership to SAFe Community Platform

🔹 4. PMI (Project Management Institute)
Certification Offered:

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
Cost Breakdown:

Training + Exam: $699 – $999 (for PMI members)
Renewal: $50 – $150 depending on membership status
Required Training? Yes

🔹 Other Considerations
Retake Fees: Often full price unless bundled (Scrum.org does not include retakes)
Early-Bird Discounts: Some providers offer reduced rates for early registration
Group Discounts: Available for corporate/team training

✅ Summary Table
Provider
Cert Name
Cost
Training Required
Renewal
Scrum Alliance
CSM, CSPO
$800–$1,500
Yes
$100 (2 yrs)
Scrum.org
PSM I, PSPO I
$150
No
None
SAFe
SSM, SASM
$800–$1,200
Yes
$100 (1 yr)
PMI
DASM
$699–$999
Yes
$50–$150
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