What is the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) course?
This Professional Scrum Master I course explains the Scrum framework as described in the Scrum Guide and the Scrum Master's role in serving the team and organisation. It is for newcomers and practising Scrum Masters who want a solid, practical understanding of Scrum theory, accountabilities and events.
What is Professional Scrum Master 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 PSM I 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 Master 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 Master (PSM I) 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 Master 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 PSM I 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 2 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 Master™ (PSM I) course?
Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Aspiring Scrum Masters learning the framework for the first time
- Project managers moving into a Scrum Master role
- Developers who want to understand the whole Scrum framework
- Team members whose Scrum events feel like rituals without purpose
- Managers who work alongside Scrum Teams and need shared vocabulary
What are the prerequisites for Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I)?
- No formal prerequisites; reading the Scrum Guide before class is recommended
Live instructor-led training
Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I)
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Explain Scrum theory, empiricism and the Scrum values using the Scrum Guide
- Describe the accountabilities of the Scrum Master, Product Owner and Developers
- Facilitate the five Scrum events within their timeboxes and purposes
- Distinguish the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog and Increment with their commitments
- Coach teams toward self-management and a clear Definition of Done
- Remove impediments and serve the organisation as a true leader
What is the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 6 modules:
Module 1: Scrum Theory and Values
- Empiricism: transparency, inspection, adaptation
- Complex work and Scrum purpose
- The five Scrum values
- Scrum Guide structure and intent
Module 2: The Scrum Team
- Scrum Master accountabilities
- Product Owner accountabilities
- Developers and self-management
- Cross-functional team principles
Module 3: Scrum Events
- The Sprint as container
- Sprint Planning and Sprint Goal
- Daily Scrum purpose
- Sprint Review and Retrospective
Module 4: Scrum Artifacts
- Product Backlog and Product Goal
- Sprint Backlog and plan
- Increment and Definition of Done
- Commitments and transparency
Module 5: Scrum Master as Servant Leader
- Serving the team, PO and organisation
- Facilitation and coaching stances
- Removing impediments
- Coaching in an organisational context
Module 6: Applying Scrum in Practice
- Common anti-patterns
- Forecasting and metrics
- Scaling considerations in brief
- Preparing for next steps
What is the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) exam format?
The credential is awarded by Scrum.org. The exam fee is included with this course.
| Questions | 80 questions (multiple choice, multiple answer, true/false) at level I |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Pass mark | 85% |
| Format | Online, open to anyone — no mandatory course attendance |
| Delivery | Password-based online assessment via Scrum.org |
| Certification validity | Lifetime |
| Renewal | No renewal fees or continuing education required — Scrum.org certifications never expire |
How much does the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) course cost?
Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$645, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 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 Master™ (PSM I) training delivered?
The Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 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 Master™ (PSM I) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) course online?
Yes. The Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) 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 Master™ (PSM I) certification.
Who should attend the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) course?
The Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) 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 Master™ (PSM I)?
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 Master™ (PSM I)
₹24,999
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