Which Scrum Certification is Right for You?

As a Professional Trainer and Consultant, I often field questions about certifications in Agile, and particularly the different certifications available in Scrum. There is a lot of information available, and perhaps this blog is just one more to add to the plethora. All the same, as someone with many certifications collected over a long consulting and training career, I wanted to write my own guide to reference as a starting point for those who want to pursue certification or decide on their next one.

I want to get Scrum certified, but where do I start?

This is one of the most common questions I get, followed by asking specifically about the Scrum Master certification. I describe the Scrum Master certification as the gateway drug to Agile. Despite how others may feel about the commoditization of Scrum training, the Scrum Master certification has grown to be a valuable certification in the job marketplace. So yes, any Scrum Master certification could be a solid place to start...AND... Although it is probably the most well-known certification, it is role-specific to the Scrum Master which means it may not be the right start for everyone. Therefore, I like to impart a little information about the different pathways, and the different certifying organizations before someone invests in an expensive class or jumps into a certification path. There are several certifications available for the different Scrum roles -- and a few things you should know before you start. Click here or the image below to read the full article...