PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER III (PSM III) CERTIFICATION

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Professional Scrum MasterTM III (PSM III) certification validates your deep understanding of how to apply Scrum, Scrum practices, and the Scrum Values. PSM III tests your ability as a Scrum Master in a variety of complex team and organizational situations. Earning the PSM III requires a very high level of Scrum knowledge and extensive experience as a Scrum Master.

Attending a course is neither required nor sufficient for certification. However, attending Professional Scrum Master and Professional Scrum Master Advanced Training is recommended. Similarly, possessing a PSM I and PSM II certification is not required, but is strongly recommended. Evidence shows it is important to pass the PSM I and PSM II to get a good baseline of your level of knowledge. Anyone scoring below 90% on the PSM I and PSM II will find earning the PSM III very difficult.

PREPARING FOR PSM III

PSM III questions ask you to know the content and understand the context of the Scrum Guide, then apply your own experience. While the Scrum Competencies are similar to those of the PSM I and PSM II, you will be required to move beyond simple knowledge. You will be asked to describe how you would respond to different scenarios while remaining true to Scrum.

PSM III draws broadly from the following Professional Scrum Competencies and Focus Areas:
• Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework:
       o Empiricism, Scrum Values, Scrum Team, Events, Artifacts, Done
• Developing People and Teams:
       o Self-Managing Teams, Facilitation, Coaching, Mentoring, Teaching
• Managing Products with Agility:
       o Forecasting & Release Planning, Product Value, Stakeholders & Customers

While experience is most important, reviewing material about how to prepare for PSM I and PSM II may also be helpful.
Familiarity with the changes to the 2020 Scrum Guide will also be beneficial as the use of outdated terminology from prior
versions of the Scrum Guide will count against you.

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