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Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) training at Simplilead: live, instructor-led agile certification with hands-on practice, expert trainers and real-world application.

What is the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) course?

This Professional Scrum Developer course teaches developers to build a potentially releasable Increment every Sprint using Scrum with modern engineering practices. It is for developers, testers and DevOps engineers on Scrum Teams who want hands-on practice with test automation, continuous integration and collaborative working.

What is Professional 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 PSD 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 Professional 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 Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) 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 Professional 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 PSD 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.org. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.

Who should take the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) course?

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:

  • Software developers new to working in Scrum Teams
  • Testers moving from manual test phases to in-sprint automation
  • DevOps engineers supporting teams that deliver every Sprint
  • Technical leads establishing a shared Definition of Done
  • Engineers who find work piling up as unfinished items at Sprint end

What are the prerequisites for Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)?

  • No formal prerequisites; programming experience is expected as the course includes hands-on coding work

Live instructor-led training

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)

3 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

What will you learn in the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) course?

By the end of the training you will be able to:

  • Build a done Increment within a Sprint by working as a cross-functional team
  • Apply test-driven development and automated testing to maintain quality
  • Set up continuous integration so every change is built and verified
  • Use version control branching strategies that support frequent integration
  • Refactor code safely and manage technical debt within the Definition of Done
  • Collaborate through pairing, swarming and shared code ownership

What is the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) syllabus?

The curriculum is delivered over 3 days and covers 6 modules:

  1. Module 1: Scrum for Developers

    • Scrum Team accountabilities
    • Developer responsibilities in events
    • Sprint Backlog and Sprint Goal
    • Self-management in practice
  2. Module 2: Definition of Done and Quality

    • Building a Definition of Done
    • Potentially releasable Increments
    • Technical debt and its cost
    • Quality as a team responsibility
  3. Module 3: Test-Driven Development

    • Red, green, refactor cycle
    • Unit and integration tests
    • Acceptance test automation
    • Test pyramid strategy
  4. Module 4: Continuous Integration and Delivery

    • Automated build pipelines
    • Trunk-based and branching approaches
    • Automated deployment basics
    • Fast feedback from pipelines
  5. Module 5: Evolving Design and Code

    • Refactoring techniques
    • Emergent design and clean code
    • Handling legacy code
    • Code review and static analysis
  6. Module 6: Teamwork and Sprint Execution

    • Pairing and mobbing
    • Slicing work vertically
    • Swarming to finish work
    • Inspecting the Sprint and improving

What is the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) exam format?

The credential is awarded by Scrum.org. The exam fee is included with this course.

Questions80 questions (multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false) at level I
Duration60 minutes
Pass mark85%
FormatOnline, open to anyone — no mandatory course attendance
DeliveryPassword-based online assessment via Scrum.org
Certification validityLifetime
RenewalNo renewal fees or continuing education required — Scrum.org certifications never expire

How much does the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) course cost?

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$795, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 3 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) training delivered?

The Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) 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 Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.

Can I take the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) course online?

Yes. The Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) 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 Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) certification.

Who should attend the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) course?

The Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.

What are the prerequisites for the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) certification?

You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.

Who awards this certification?

The assessment is provided by Scrum.org, founded by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber. Simplilead's trainers prepare you to pass it with confidence.

Does this certification expire?

No. Scrum.org certifications are lifelong — there is no renewal fee and no expiry, so the credential stays valid once earned.

Is the assessment included, and what is the format?

The course includes preparation and guidance for the online Scrum.org assessment, which is multiple-choice and taken remotely at your convenience. You'll practise with mock questions modelled on the real exam.

What passing standard should I expect?

Scrum.org assessments are rigorous (typically around an 85% pass mark), so our sessions focus on deep understanding of the Scrum framework rather than memorisation.

Do you offer group or corporate training for Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)?

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

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)

3 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

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