The following table shows comparison of leading Scrum / Agile training providers, to facilitate all scrum master certification aspirants in taking an informed decision. These are the most sought after courses and are generally the ones taken by people working on Scrum / Agile courses. The course details have been listed for your reference.
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Scrum / Agile Certification Provider -->
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Scrumstudy
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Scrum Alliance
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Scrum.org
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APMG
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Headquarters
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Phoenix, AZ
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Indianapolis, IN
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Boston, MA
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Buckinghamshire, UK
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Investors
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Sequoia Capital
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None
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None
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None
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Avg. no. of classes per month
(US and Canada) |
90-100
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30-40
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3-4
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2-3
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No. of Partners
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700+
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60
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NA
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NA
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Certification Name
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Scrum Master Certified
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Certified Scrum Master
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Professional Scrum Master
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Agile Project
Management |
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Course Duration (Days)
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2
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2
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2
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3
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Price
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$1099
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$1200-1500
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$1295-$1995
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$1865
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Early Bird Discount
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$100
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$100 for a few
providers |
$500 for the
$1995 class |
N.A
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Assessment exam format
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Multiple Choice, Closed book
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Multiple Choice, Closed book
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Multiple Choice True/False (PSM-1), Essay (PSM-2) Closed book
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Multiple Choice, Closed book
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Exam details
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100 questions,
2 hour duration, pass marks not disclosed |
35 questions,
1 hour duration, 69% pass marks |
PSM-1:Â 1 hour, 85% pass marks
PSM-2: 2 hours, 85% pass marks |
60 questions,
1 hour duration, 50% pass marks |
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Exam fee
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Included in course fee
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Included in course fee
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PSM-1: $100
PSM-2: $500 |
Included in course fee
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Course Delivery Standardisation
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Standardised course content and delivery
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Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P
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Standardised course content and delivery
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Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P
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Course Workbook
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Provided by all Partners
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Faculty Selection
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Faculty approved by Scrumstudy
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Faculty selected by Scrum Alliance
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Faculty selected by Scrum.org
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R.E.P select the faculty, APMG does not involve in the process
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Eligibility Criteria
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No eligibility criteria
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No eligibility criteria
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No eligibility criteria
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No eligibility criteria
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Money-back guarantee/ Quality promise
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Provided by all Partners
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Some R.E.P provide them
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N.A
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No
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Mobile Apps
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Free tests
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Yes
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Videos
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Yes
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Very few R.E.P provide
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Some R.E.P provide them
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No
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Customized Corporate Trainings
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Yes
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Yes
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Some R.E.P provide them
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Â
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1-855-677-2786
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N.A
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N.A
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+1 781 275 8604
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email-id
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N.A
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N.A
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Website
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