This programme focuses on scaling Scrum, navigating complex organisational politics, and deepening your impact as a change agent within your organisation.
Holders of the Scrum Master Plus certification receive a certificate and a digital badge that anyone can verify on LiveCertification.
Learning paths
Choose the Scrum Intelligence certification on its own, or add a partner certification in the same enrolment.
Scrum Master Plus
- Scrum Intelligence certification
- Training and exam included
Scrum Master Plus + ACSM
- Scrum Intelligence certification
- ACSM certification by Scrum Alliance
- Training and exam included
Scrum Master Plus + PSM2
- Scrum Intelligence certification
- PSM2 certification by Scrum.org
- Training and exam included
What you will learn
- Coach Scrum Teams toward higher performance and true self-management
- Facilitate complex stakeholder conversations and resolve team conflict
- Help Product Owners develop and communicate effective product strategy
- Identify and address organizational impediments beyond the team level
- Apply advanced facilitation techniques for distributed and hybrid teams
- Recognize and correct common Scrum anti-patterns and "Scrum-but" implementations
- Mentor other Scrum Masters and support broader Agile transformation efforts
- Use empirical data (velocity, cycle time, flow metrics) to guide continuous improvement
Syllabus
Module 1: Beyond the Basics — Advanced Scrum Theory
A deeper look at empiricism, the Scrum values in practice, and how Scrum principles apply under pressure, scale, or organizational resistance.
Module 2: Advanced Facilitation and Coaching
Coaching stances (teaching, mentoring, facilitating, coaching), difficult conversations, and techniques for building a genuinely self-managing team.
Module 3: Working with the Product Owner
Supporting backlog strategy, stakeholder management, and product vision — even when you are not the Product Owner yourself.
Module 4: Scaling and Organizational Impediments
Recognizing impediments that live outside the team, working with multiple teams, and an introduction to scaling frameworks such as SAFe and Nexus.
Module 5: Metrics and Continuous Improvement
Using velocity, cycle time, and flow-based metrics responsibly to guide retrospectives and long-term improvement, without falling into vanity-metric traps.
Module 6: Leading Agile Transformation
Change management fundamentals, working with leadership, and sustaining Agile culture beyond the initial rollout.
Module 7: Exam Preparation
Case-study practice and exam-readiness review for your chosen certification path.
Why this certification
The Certified Professional Scrum Master Plus is designed for Scrum Masters who already have hands-on experience facilitating Scrum teams and want to deepen their skills, validate their expertise, and take on more complex Agile challenges. Where the Associate-level certification builds foundational knowledge, this Professional-level program focuses on advanced facilitation, coaching maturity, organizational change, and handling the messier realities of Scrum adoption — scaling challenges, distributed teams, stakeholder conflict, and technical debt.
As a Professional Scrum Master, you move beyond running textbook Scrum events and start acting as a true change agent: coaching Product Owners on backlog strategy, helping Developers become genuinely cross-functional, and guiding leadership through the cultural shifts that real Agile transformation requires. This program sharpens those skills through advanced scenario-based learning on the Scrum Intelligence platform.
You can complete this certification as a standalone Scrum Intelligence CertiPlus credential, or pair it with an official Professional-level exam from Scrum Alliance (Advanced CSM), Scrum.org (PSM II), giving you a credential that reflects genuine, experience-backed Scrum mastery recognized across the industry.
Who should take this certification
This certification is best suited for:
- Current Scrum Masters with at least six months of hands-on team facilitation experience
- Agile practitioners looking to formalize and validate their advanced skills
- Professionals preparing for roles such as Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Release Train Engineer
- Team leads transitioning fully into a dedicated Scrum Master career path
- Holders of an Associate-level Scrum Master certification who are ready for the next step
The exam
The exam checks your understanding of the course topics and how to apply them to real team situations. You take it online on ExamVault once you have completed the course material.
If you choose a combo, you also take the exam for the partner certification you selected. Question counts, time limits and passing scores for partner exams are set by each partner organisation and can change, so check the partner’s website before you book.
The exam is taken online on ExamVault by CertExpert. Three attempts are included in the fee.
Career outcomes
A Professional-level Scrum Master credential signals to employers that you can handle real-world complexity, not just textbook Scrum. It can support your progression into:
Senior Scrum Master or Lead Scrum Master positions
Agile Coach roles supporting multiple teams
Release Train Engineer (RTE) positions in scaled Agile environments
Agile Delivery Manager or Agile Program Manager roles
Professionals with proven, advanced Scrum Master experience are consistently sought after as organizations mature their Agile practices — but actual compensation and role availability vary by region, industry, and company size.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the Associate certification before taking this one?
It is not mandatory, but it is recommended if you are new to Scrum. If you already have hands-on Scrum Master experience, you can start directly at the Professional level.
How much real-world experience do I need?
We recommend at least six months of hands-on experience facilitating a Scrum team, though the exact prerequisite for partner exams like PSM II or A-CSM is set by Scrum.org and Scrum Alliance respectively.
Can I take this if my organization uses a scaled framework like SAFe?
Yes. This certification covers core Scrum Master skills that apply regardless of scale, and Module 4 specifically addresses working across multiple teams and scaling considerations.
What is the difference between PSM I and PSM II?
PSM I validates foundational Scrum knowledge, while PSM II (available as a combo option here) tests advanced, scenario-based application of Scrum Master skills. PSM II is intended for practitioners with real team experience.
Is the Scrum Master Plus (Professional) training live or self-paced?
Entirely self-paced. Your course material is available online as soon as you enrol and you work through it whenever it suits you. There are no fixed class timings, no need to take leave from work, and the assessment is taken online at a time you choose.
How long is the Scrum Master Plus (Professional) credential valid for?
Two years from the date of issue. We send renewal reminders as the expiry date approaches, and renewal keeps the same credential ID so anything you have already shared — your CV, LinkedIn profile or email signature — stays accurate. Expired credentials show as expired on our public verification page until renewed.
How can an employer verify this certification?
Every certificate carries a unique credential ID and a QR code. An employer can scan the code or enter the ID on our public verification page and immediately see the holder's name, the certification, the issue date and the current status. Because verification is live rather than a static PDF check, suspended, revoked or expired credentials show accordingly.
Do I get a digital badge with the Scrum Master Plus (Professional) certification?
Yes. Alongside your certificate you receive a digital badge you can download from your dashboard and add to your LinkedIn profile, CV or email signature. A one-click LinkedIn share is included, and it carries your verification link so anyone viewing the post can confirm the credential.
What happens if I do not pass the assessment first time?
Three attempts are included in the enrolment fee, so a single difficult sitting does not mean paying again. You keep full access to your course material and can retake the assessment once you have reviewed the areas you found hard.
Is the exam fee included in the 299 US dollar price?
Yes. The US $299 covers the complete course material, the CertiPlus assessment, your three attempts, your digital certificate and your digital badge. Nothing is added at checkout. If you choose a combination option that includes an official partner credential, that partner's exam fee is shown separately and clearly before you pay.
How many hours of study does Scrum Master Plus (Professional) require?
Around 16 hours of material in total. Because the course is self-paced you can spread that across a few weeks of evenings, or work through it in a more concentrated block if you have the time available. Most people complete it within two to three weeks.
