What is the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) course?
Master Certified Scrum Developer with the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) training at Simplilead. Designed around practice rather than slideware, this live course helps you build genuine, lasting capability in agile and Scrum and apply it the moment you return to work.
What is Certified Scrum Developer training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through how agile values and the Scrum framework help teams deliver value early, inspect and adapt, and improve continuously. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the CSD course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying Certified Scrum Developer in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) program is built around the capabilities that matter in agile and Scrum:
- Facilitating effective Scrum events and team conversations
- Building and ordering a healthy backlog
- Coaching a self-organising, high-performing team
- Removing impediments and protecting team focus
- Measuring flow and delivering value incrementally
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Who should attend?
This Certified Scrum Developer course is ideal for Scrum Masters, product owners, developers, project managers and team leads adopting agile ways of working. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the CSD training able to lead agile teams that ship valuable work predictably and keep getting better — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 3 days of live, instructor-led training and leads to a credential awarded by Scrum Alliance. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) course?
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Professionals seeking certification
- Career switchers
- Team leads
What are the prerequisites for Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®)?
- Basic understanding of the domain
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Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®)
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View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Master core concepts
- Real-world application
- Pass the certification exam
What is the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 3 days and covers 6 modules:
Module 1: Agile & Scrum Foundations
- Agile values and principles
- Empirical process control and iterative delivery
- When to use Scrum (and when not to)
- The Scrum framework at a glance
Module 2: Roles & Accountabilities
- The Scrum Master as a servant-leader
- The Product Owner and value
- The Developers and self-management
- Working with stakeholders
Module 3: Scrum Events
- Sprint and Sprint Planning
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
- The value of timeboxing
Module 4: Scrum Artifacts & Commitments
- Product Backlog and the Product Goal
- Sprint Backlog and the Sprint Goal
- Increment and the Definition of Done
- Backlog refinement
Module 5: Facilitation & Coaching
- Facilitating productive conversations
- Coaching teams toward self-management
- Resolving conflict constructively
- Removing impediments
Module 6: Scaling & Continuous Improvement
- Working across multiple teams
- Common anti-patterns and how to avoid them
- Metrics that matter
- Fostering a culture of improvement
What is the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) exam format?
The credential is awarded by Scrum Alliance. The exam fee is included with this course.
| Questions | 50 multiple-choice and true/false questions (CSM level) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Pass mark | 74% (37 of 50 correct) |
| Format | Online, taken after completing the mandatory instructor-led course |
| Delivery | Two free attempts included within 90 days of the course |
| Certification validity | 2 years |
| Renewal | Earn 20 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and pay a US$100 renewal fee every 2 years |
How much does the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) course cost?
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) training with SimpliLEAD costs ₹24,999 (US$995), inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 3 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. Check the course page for current schedules, offers and local-currency pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) training delivered?
The Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 3 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) course online?
Yes. The Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) certification.
Who should attend the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) course?
The Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Who awards this certification?
The certification is issued by Scrum Alliance, one of the most widely recognised Scrum certification bodies. The course is delivered by Simplilead's experienced Scrum trainers.
Is the certification exam fee included?
Yes. The course fee includes the certification attempt and a two-year Scrum Alliance membership. After completing the 3 days of training you receive access to take the assessment online.
Do I earn SEUs or PDUs?
Yes. Attending qualifies for Scrum Education Units (SEUs) with Scrum Alliance and PDUs with PMI, which count toward renewing your Agile and project-management credentials.
How do I maintain the certification?
Scrum Alliance certifications are renewed every two years by earning SEUs and paying a renewal fee. We share guidance on the simplest ways to earn the units you need.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®)?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD®)
₹24,999
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