Why You Need To Become a Certified Scrum Master Professional
Agile and Scrum are today’s latest trends. Not only IT-based organizations but also non-IT organizations hire individuals who know the concepts of Scrum framework and its applications. Scrum is the Agile framework, focuses on the complex projects.
Initially, the Scrum framework was used for software development, but today it is used as any other projects to get the fastest results. So, there is a rising demand for Agile-Scrum professionals in the organizations.
Product development today is all about fast delivery, quick response; cost optimization and quality end products — parameters that Scrum promises to deliver. Scrum is, therefore, the new age product development gospel that every competitive organization is eager to embrace. That is why they need certified and qualified professionals who understand the system and have the skills to optimize it for the organization.
A Certified Scrum Master is one such person who knows how to manage the workflow efficiently, build engaged and intelligent teams, and manage complex tasks while maintaining a collaborative project environment that promotes efficiency and maximizes business value. In other words, the Competent Scrum Master is a value enabler for Scrum teams and a vital contributor to ensure project success in high-performance Scrum teams.
The CSM qualification validates the holder’s understanding of Agile and Scrum methods and makes them eligible for industry. CSM Certification is a well-recognized credential that extends across sectors and industries and is highly respected in the Scrum culture. A effective CSM has a holistic understanding of Agile software development methodologies and unparalleled experience in Scrum and its applications. Globally acclaimed CSM certification not only strengthens your understanding of servant leadership, but also lets you represent your team in an effective manner.
Professional Scrum Master Salary
Companies offer high and competitive salaries to certified Certified Scrum Masters. With Agile becoming popular amongst most of the companies, there is an increasing demand for Agile Specialists.
Gain deeper insight into the salary of a Certified Scrum Master
According to Payscale, in 2019, the average annual pay for a Certified Scrum Master in the United States is $115,700 a year.
Country-Wise Salary
The salary of a professional scrum master varies depending upon the country. The given below table lists the country-wise salary of a Scrum Master.
| Country | Currency | Salary |
| United States | USD | 61,000 – 142,000 |
| India | INR | 564,000 – 2,000,000 |
| Canada | CAD | 63,000 – 1,000,000 |
| United Kingdom | GBP | 42,000 – 56,000 |
| Australia | AUD | 95,000 – 145,000 |
| Nigeria | NGN | 165,167 – 486,550/Month |
Designation-Based Salary
The salary of a Professional Scrum Master varies depending on the designation as well. Let’s have a look at the salaries based on the designation.
| Average Salary per annum(in USD) | Designation |
| $59,000 – $120,000 | ScrumMaster |
| $60,000 – $122,000 | Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) |
| $86,000 – $161,000 | Agile Coach |
| $48,000 – $111,000 | Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General) |
| $55,000 – $125,000 | Project Manager, Information Technology (IT) |
| $49,000 – $96,000 | Business Analyst, IT |
| $49,000 – $120,000 | Information Technology (IT) Consultant |
Scrum Master Salary based on Experience
Experience is a substantial factor in deciding the salary and worth of a Scrum master. The salary of a Scrum Master depending on their experience is listed below:
| Experience | Salary per annum(in USD) |
| 1 year | 67,000 – 80,000 |
| 1-4 years | 81,000 – 95,000 |
| 5-9 years | 96,000 – 102,000 |
| 10-19 years | 103,000 – 115,000 |
| 20 years | 116,000 |
Top Companies Paying for Professional Scrum Master
The top companies that pay well for a Professional Scrum Master are – Sogeti USA LLC, International Business Machines(IBM), Capgemini, North Grumann Corporation, JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPMCC). The salaries that these companies offer are listed below.
| Company | Salary per annum(in USD) |
| North Grumman Corporation | 62,000 – 162,000 |
| International Business Machines(IBM) | 125,000 |
| Capgemini | 61,000 – 127,000 |
| Sogeti USA LLC | 64,000 – 72,000 |
| JP Morgan Chase & Co (JPMCC) | 70,000 – 104,000 |
Others are Microsoft, Honeywell, Union Bank, Julius Berger, Ralds and Agate, Palmpay e.t.c.
Market value of a CSM accredited professional
CSM certification brings your career to new heights and makes you an expert in applying Scrum concepts successfully to your real-time ventures. The chart below shows the growth and popularity of Scrum Master’s qualification and career prospects.
Individual Benefit
- Prove your Scrum knowledge to your peers
- Improve workflow and speed up turnaround time
- Work on large and complex projects without complication
- Implement advanced thinking for inculcating servant leadership values
Organisational Benefit
- Transform organizations with effective ideas and projects using Scrum
- Motivate and lead a team of Scrum specialists who bring the benefits of Scrum to projects
- Resolve conflicts and tackle challenges even in complex organizational setups
- Ensure happy stakeholders by meeting their demands within specific time-frames
Forbes recently compiled a list of the 25 highest-paying jobs in the US and the Scrum Master jobs ranked the highest. Clearly, professionals with the CSM certification could lift their earning potential manifold compared to their non-certified counterparts.
PROCESS TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL SCRUM MASTER™
- Training from a CertiProf endorsed training institute.
- OAK Interlink Company, a Professional Training Network member of CertiProf provides a 16 hour workshop on CSM
- The 14-16 hours training is delivered by PSTs and Instructor led
- Get your exam access code
On successful completion of the PSM training, you will receive a password from CertiProf via email. This password is your access to the exam. It has no-expiration date
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- Attempt the online exam
Attempt the 1-hour online open-book exam consisting of 80 questions that include MCQs, MAQs, and True/False questions.
- Get the PSM certification from CertiProf
CertiProf provides the CSM certification with lifetime validity once you pass the CSM assessment with a minimum score of 70%.
Embark on your journey as a certified Professional Scrum Master™
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS PSM WORKSHOP
1. Lead Scrum teams
How to motivate and lead a team of Scrum specialists who bring the benefits of Scrum to projects.
2. Learn Fundamentals
Gain a deeper knowledge of the fundamental aspects, roles, and attributes of the Scrum framework.
3. Scrum Foundation
Understand the Scrum rules and a purpose of the practices through the empirical foundation of Scrum.
4. Servant Leadership
Understand the servant leadership and act as a Scrum Master for Scrum teams and Stakeholders.
5. Resolve conflicts
Learn to resolve conflicts and tackle challenges to deliver the best at the end of every Sprint.
6. Hands-on learning
Get hands-on experience by implementing the Scrum framework, principles & practices to real projects.
7. Professional Training
Ensure individual and organizational growth in executing Scrum with professional training in Scrum.
8. Address changes
Learn to address the changes in your organization which Scrum entails in an organizational setup.
9. Implementation
Learn to apply the overall Scrum processes, principles, and practices in an effective manner.
PREREQUISITES
- There are no prerequisites to attend the Professional Scrum Master training.
- It is advisable to have prior knowledge on Scrum to understand the concepts easily.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE PSM COURSE?
- Software Engineers
- Scrum Team Members
- Product Managers
- Developers and Testers
- Project Managers
- Business Analysts
- Teams transitioning to Scrum
- To build a career as a Scrum master
- To deepen their knowledge on Scrum
CURRICULUM
The PSM course is spread across two-days and covers the following:
- Scrum theory and principles
- The Scrum Framework
- The Definition of Done
- Running a Scrum project
- Working with people and teams
- Scrum in your organization
- The role of the Scrum Master
I hope you liked this article and, as always, I am open to discussing methodologies. You will find me on LinkedIn or by emailing me directly to gbenga@oakinterlink.com
