I'd like to share my experiences with the PSM (Professional Scrum Master) II certification from Scrum.org which I took & passed this afternoon.
It's a thirty question, multiple choice test and you are given 90 minutes to complete it. It is $250 US (vs $150 US for the PSM I).
Unlike the PSM I exam, there is no directly applicable practice exam to help you prepare, but reviewing the Scrum Guide, Nexus Guide and taking the Scrum Open and Nexus Open sample tests can help if you have sufficient practical experience with Scrum.
The key difference between this and the PSM I test is that the majority of the questions are situational and many require you to pick more than one response from a set of possible responses.
Only a couple of the questions tested foundational knowledge of either Scrum or Nexus so I would classify this as a much harder test than the PSM I and arguably I found it tougher than the (current) PMI-ACP exam.
All in all, I can support the reasoning behind there being only one PSM II for every one hundred PSM I's out there!
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 15, 2018 6:46 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Sergio -
Great question!
I did not want to take a course to earn a credential, hence Scrum Alliance's CSM was out. And as Andrew said, since Ken Schwaber backs Scrum.org, I felt it had the necessary credibility behind its credentials.
Why did I pursue ANY Scrum-aligned credential after getting my ACP and DAD ones? Well, unfortunately many recruiters and hiring managers don't take the time to understand the different flavors of agile delivery approaches and hence having at least one with Scrum in the name would avoid me getting eliminated from a bid out of hand...
Kiron
Thank you very much Kiron. That is the answer I am looking for mainly when it comes from people like you. It helps me a lot. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 14, 2018 10:21 PM
Replying to Vincent Guerard
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Thanks Kiron,
Have you look at Agile in the PRINCE2?
PRINCE2 is not yet recognize in North America in my opinion.
I take a look and I have to use it. I have to use it because the project management world is divided into two parts: USA and The Americas are PMI´s advocates. Europe (west, center and part of the east) are PRINCE2 advocates. From India to Japan you can find a mix. Agile in PRINCE2 is more closelly to be a hybrid but is something that works fine. Obviously, taking into account the context and evironment where you have to apply it.
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Feb 15, 2018 8:56 PM
Vincent Guerard
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It is my understanding also
PRINCE2 UK and its influence, neighbouring country
PMI The Americas
Asia seem to be a mix
PRINCE2 is a project management method, I figure the Agile implementation is also a methodology?
Another thing to keep in mind is that many organizations are deciding with an Agile Transformation. SAFe is gaining a lot of traction. I want to remain a student of the profession to make sure I am marketable regardless. I currently have a client that is currently implementing SAFe and recently moved on from an organization that was doing the same.
@Sante - thanks :)
Andrew -
SAFe tempts me too from a market share perspective but the cost of attaining and maintaining certification is pretty steep when converted to Canadian dollars. Also, I have run across very few companies which do a full implementation of any of the four SAFe configurations given how significant the organization role and process changes involved are.
Vincent - I've steered clear of Prince2 and its agile cousin to date so there'd need to be a pretty compelling reason for me to look at it. Out of 150+ clients I've worked with in the North America, only one had implemented Prince2 as their methodology of choice.
Kiron
Kiron,
PRINCE2 is not more popular in the province to the Est, just a few organisation use it. Saving Changes...
I take a look and I have to use it. I have to use it because the project management world is divided into two parts: USA and The Americas are PMI´s advocates. Europe (west, center and part of the east) are PRINCE2 advocates. From India to Japan you can find a mix. Agile in PRINCE2 is more closelly to be a hybrid but is something that works fine. Obviously, taking into account the context and evironment where you have to apply it.
It is my understanding also
PRINCE2 UK and its influence, neighbouring country
PMI The Americas
Asia seem to be a mix
PRINCE2 is a project management method, I figure the Agile implementation is also a methodology? Saving Changes...
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