Scrum certifications show that you understand how Scrum teams plan and deliver work. They are voluntary, but many employers in Canada like to see them for project and program roles.
Official website ↗Scrum is a popular way to run projects in short cycles. Teams deliver work in small steps and adjust as they learn. The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) credentials are issued by Scrum Alliance.
No law or licensing body in Canada requires these credentials. They are international credentials that you earn once and use anywhere in the country. They can help game project managers, technical project managers and technical program managers show employers they know the Scrum framework. They are especially useful if you are changing careers and have little hands-on Scrum experience.
Each credential ends with an online, multiple-choice style assessment. The CSM and CSPO exams come after the required course. The PSM exam can be taken without a course and is known for being more demanding. All of them test your understanding of the Scrum framework and how it works in practice.
The Scrum Alliance credentials need to be renewed on a regular schedule. Renewal means paying a fee and, for most credentials, earning learning credits through activities like workshops and events.