Scrum Master Certified (SMC®)
Certification by SCRUMstudy™
Offered by SarvaShikshan® e-Learning
Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) is a professional certification offered by SCRUMstudy™ — the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications. It recognizes individuals who understand the Scrum framework, roles, events, artifacts, and practical implementation of Scrum in real projects.
A Scrum Master certified through this program is equipped to:
- Facilitate Scrum processes
- Remove impediments for teams
- Guide and coach teams and stakeholders on Scrum
- Ensure Scrum principles are followed to deliver value.
- Aspiring Scrum Masters or team facilitators
- Project managers transitioning to Agile roles
- Team members working in Scrum environments
- Individuals wanting foundational to intermediate Scrum knowledge.
There are no formal prerequisites, but completing the Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) is recommended and attending a 2-day training by a SCRUMstudy Authorized Training Partner is highly suggested.
1. Agile Overview
- The rise and adoption of Agile
- Agile Manifesto principles
- Agile methods (Kanban, XP, Lean, etc.)
- Comparison: Agile vs. traditional project management
2. Scrum Overview
- Definition of Scrum principles
- Scrum aspects and processes
- Scrum benefits and scalability
- Scrum artifacts and their purpose
3. Scrum Roles
- Scrum Master: servant-leader and facilitator
- Product Owner: value maximizer and backlog steward
- Scrum Team: delivers product increments
- Non-core roles and stakeholder involvement
4. Scrum Phases
- Initiate – project start and vision
- Plan & Estimate – sprint planning and estimating work
- Implement – develop during sprint cycles
- Review & Retrospect – sprint review and improvement
- Release – delivering customer value
5. Scaling Scrum
- Scalability concepts
- Scrum of Scrums (SoS)
- Scrum in programs and portfolios
- Transition to Scrum and stakeholder engagement
- Mapping traditional roles to Scrum roles
- Executive support for Scrum adoption
Practical Learning Aids
- Case studies (practical scenarios)
- Scrum process chart
- Estimation cards and exercises
- Videos and glossary of key terms
- Chapter quizzes and exercises for reinforcement
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) |
| Questions | 100 multiple choice |
| Mode | Proctored online |
| Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Passing Score | Typically 65% (minimum pass) |
| Marks | No negative marking |
| Current Pass Rate | ~95%+ on first attempt reported |
| Retakes | Typically 2 free retakes (if training was taken) |
Understand Scrum Framework Deeply
Lead & Facilitate Scrum Teams
Promote Agile Mind-set & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Retake the SMC® Recertification exam every 3 years, OR
- Earn any other SCRUMstudy certification.
Validated Scrum Knowledge
Career Opportunities
Practical Skills
- Study the SBOK® Guide — the core reference for syllabus content.
- Do mock tests and scenario-based questions.
- Practice Scrum ceremonies in real or simulated teams.