How to Get Agile Certification

How to get Agile certification

Agile certification costs $349–$549 and takes about 2 days to complete. You'll attend a live course, pass a proctored exam, and gain a 2-year membership with the Scrum Alliance. The most common path is the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, though Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is another solid option.

What's actually required

Here's what you need to do:

• Choose your certification: CSM is the most common entry point. CSPO works better if you're managing the product backlog rather than facilitating the team.
• Register for a 2-day course: Find a Scrum Alliance Licensed Training Provider. ThinkLouder offers CSM courses starting at $349, taught by Certified Scrum Trainers (CST).
• Pass the exam: You'll take a 50-question online exam after the course. Most providers give you one free attempt; the passing score is 74%.
• Maintain your certification: Renew every 2 years by either retaking the course or earning Scrum Education Units (SEUs) through other Scrum Alliance activities.

Why timing matters

Don't wait for the "perfect" moment. We've trained over 55,000 practitioners since 2001, and the ones who move fastest are the ones who register first. Your team probably needs this sooner than you think. If you're running sprints without a certified Scrum Master, you're leaving process improvements on the table.

Ready to move? Start with our CSM certification course to understand what the role actually involves, or compare frameworks with our Kanban vs Scrum guide if you're still deciding which path fits your team.

Next steps

Register for a course this week. Seats fill fast, especially for cohorts starting within the next month. You'll have your certification in hand within 30 days, and your team will start seeing the difference immediately.