Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Hi Shadav - There have been some blog posts and discussion threads on this very topic. Many here like the PSM from Scrum.org. Lots of threads linked below, but all have a common theme. To note, PMI-ACP would not be considered a 'Scrum Master' certification.
If you are in the market for a certification in this area, its best to focus on you particular needs, direction, and goals first, then look to see which satisfies them. If your organization is offering training through Scrum Alliance, hop onboard. If you are doing this on your own, look at Scrum.org.
If simply to the community's opinions, maybe a poll to match? Saving Changes...
Markus KopkoAI Enabler for Project & Program Mgmt | Founder PMotion.ai / The PM
AI Coach| PMotion.aiHamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Hello ,
I would go with PSM (Level II should be the goal at least).
How would you determine "best"? Is this based on market penetration? If so, then CSM. Is this based on level of difficulty? Then the answer would be different? Is it based on likelihood of getting hired in a given market - possibly a different answer entirely.
I'd expect you will get a number of data points, but collating those into some reasonable hypothesis is going to be challenging :-)
My own data point would be that none of the ones you've listed can truly prove if someone is actually a competent SM, but I do respect the PSM II as it does test your ability to apply knowledge in scenarios more than the ACP and CSM do. I don't have exposure to the ASM or SCM so can't comment on those.
Kiron
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1 reply by SHADAV MOHAMMAD ANSARI
Jan 21, 2019 8:46 AM
SHADAV MOHAMMAD ANSARI
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I mean to which one is the best for getting more knowledge and hired in the given market .
Thanks to you for sharing your comments. It is really useful to me.
How would you determine "best"? Is this based on market penetration? If so, then CSM. Is this based on level of difficulty? Then the answer would be different? Is it based on likelihood of getting hired in a given market - possibly a different answer entirely.
I'd expect you will get a number of data points, but collating those into some reasonable hypothesis is going to be challenging :-)
My own data point would be that none of the ones you've listed can truly prove if someone is actually a competent SM, but I do respect the PSM II as it does test your ability to apply knowledge in scenarios more than the ACP and CSM do. I don't have exposure to the ASM or SCM so can't comment on those.
Kiron
I mean to which one is the best for getting more knowledge and hired in the given market .
Thanks to you for sharing your comments. It is really useful to me. Saving Changes...
PSM II is Scrum scenario focused (Partly also scaled scrum scenarios) and level of required knowledge and experience is quite high as well as the needed scoring level. PMI-ACP is more on a broad knowledge scale of agile working environments. Both have their own value. There is no best one from my point of view. SCM and ACM I cannot comment. Also agree with comments above from Kiron. Saving Changes...
Joshua RenderProduct Owner| CognizantHarrisville, Ny, United States
My opinion, when it comes to the knowledge needed for Scrum - the Scrum Alliance (CSM) and Scrum.org (PSM) are the two best as they both maintain the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Alliance and Scrum.org share a founder as well.
When it comes to well-rounded Agile knowledge: the PMI-ACP is, I believe, is better.
When it comes to recognition in the market - probably the CSM or the PMI-ACP are better.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I totally agree with Kiron. PSM II is definitely a great certification but also ACP exposes you to various different options more than just Scrum Mastery.
I totally agree with Kiron. PSM II is definitely a great certification but also ACP exposes you to various different options more than just Scrum Mastery.
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