Leading Scrum / Agile Training Providers in US/Canada
We have done a comparison of leading Scrum / Agile training providers, to facilitate all project management certification aspirants in taking an informed decision. We have also divided the trainings provided into flagship Scrum / Agile trainings (the more widely used ones) and other Scrum trainings that are specific to some fields. This would help you choose the certification that fits you. If you find any information inaccurate, please email us at scrumagileinfo@gmail.com
Flagship Scrum / Agile Certification Providers
The following is a compilation of the Flagship Scrum / Agile certifications provided by the major certification bodies. These are the most sought after courses and are generally the ones taken by people working on Scrum / Agile courses. The course details have been listed for your reference.|
Scrum / Agile Certification Provider --> |
PMI.org |
Scrumstudy |
Scrum Alliance |
Scrum.org |
APMG |
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Headquarters |
Indianapolis, IN |
Phoenix, AZ |
Indianapolis, IN |
Boston, MA |
Buckinghamshire, UK |
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Investors |
None |
Sequoia Capital |
None |
None |
None |
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Avg. no. of classes per month |
REP conduct classes |
50-60 |
50-60 |
3-4 |
2-3 |
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Certification Name |
PMI-ACP (Agile Certified |
Scrum Master Certified |
Agile Expert Certified |
Certified Scrum Master |
Professional Scrum
Foundations |
Professional Scrum Master |
Agile Project |
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Course Duration |
3 days |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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Price |
$1200-1800 |
$1099 |
$1599 |
$1200-1500 |
$1500 |
$1295-$1995 |
$1865 |
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Early Bird Discount |
$100-200 for a few R.E.Ps |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 for a few |
$100-$250 based on provider |
$500 for the |
N.A |
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Assessment exam format |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice True/False
(PSM-1), Essay (PSM-2) Closed book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
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Exam details |
120 questions (100 scored questions), |
40 questions, |
60 questions, |
35 questions, |
30 questions |
PSM-1:
1 hour, 85% pass marks |
60 questions, |
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Exam fee |
$435for members, |
Included in course fee |
Included in course fee |
Included in course fee |
Included in course fee |
PSM-1: $100 |
Included in course fee |
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Course Delivery Standardisation |
Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P |
Standardised course content and delivery |
Standardised course content and delivery |
Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P |
Standardised course content and delivery |
Standardised course content and delivery |
Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P |
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Course Workbook |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Provided by all R.E.Ps |
Provided by all R.E.Ps |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
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Faculty Selection |
R.E.P select the faculty, PMI does not involve in the process |
Faculty selected by Scrumstudy |
Faculty selected by Scrumstudy |
Faculty selected by Scrum Alliance |
Faculty selected by Scrum.org |
Faculty selected by Scrum.org |
R.E.P select the faculty, APMG does not involve in the process |
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Eligibility Criteria |
1500 hours
working on agile project teams and additional 2000hours required in general
project experience. |
No eligibility criteria |
No eligibility criteria |
No eligibility criteria |
No eligibility criteria |
No eligibility criteria |
No eligibility criteria |
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Money-back guarantee/ Quality promise |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Provided by all R.E.Ps |
Provided by all R.E.Ps |
Some R.E.P provide them |
N.A |
N.A |
No |
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Mobile Apps |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
No |
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Free tests |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
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Videos |
Very few R.E.P provide |
No |
No |
Very few R.E.P provide |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
No |
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Customized Corporate Trainings |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Yes |
Yes |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Yes |
Yes |
Some R.E.P provide them |
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1-610-356-4600 |
1-855-677-2786 |
1-855-677-2786 |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
+1 781 275 8604 |
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email-id |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
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Other Scrum Certifications
Besides the flagship courses, a few Scrum / Agile certifying bodies also provide a few specialised certifications. The most popular of these certifications have been listed below.
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Scrum / Agile Certification Provider --> |
Scrum Alliance |
Scrum.org |
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Headquarters |
Indianapolis, IN |
Boston, MA |
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Investors |
None |
None |
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Avg. no. of classes per month |
50-60 |
3-4 |
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Certification Name |
Certified Scrum Product
Owner |
Certified Scrum Developer
Track |
Professional Scrum Product
Owner |
Professional Scrum
Developer |
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Course Duration |
2 days |
3 days |
2 days |
3 days |
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Price |
$1295-1647 |
$1300-2000 |
$1295-1495 |
$2995 |
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Early Bird Discount |
NA |
NA |
NA |
$145 |
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Assessment exam format |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice, Closed
book |
Multiple Choice and
True/False, Closed book |
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Exam details |
N.A |
N.A |
PSPO-1:
1 hour, 85% pass marks |
PSD-1: 1 hour, 90% pass marks |
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Exam fee |
N.A |
N.A |
PSPO-1: Included in
course, |
Included in course fee |
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Course Delivery Standardisation |
Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P |
Not standardised, depends on faculty and R.E.P |
Standardised course content and delivery |
Standardised course content and delivery |
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Course Workbook |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
Some R.E.P provide them |
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Faculty Selection |
Faculty selected by Scrum Alliance |
Faculty selected by Scrum Alliance |
Faculty selected by Scrum.org |
Faculty selected by Scrum.org |
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Eligibility Criteria |
No eligibility criteria |
No specific criteria.
However basic knowledge of agile development and Scrum is needed for this
course, e.g. gained through a one day agile workshop or a CSM or CSPO course. |
No eligibility criteria |
Knowledge of corresponding
.Net and Java courses besides a knowledge of Scrum |
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Money-back guarantee/ Quality promise |
Some R.E.P provide them |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
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Mobile Apps |
Some R.E.P provide them |
N.A |
Some R.E.P provide them |
N.A |
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Free tests |
Some R.E.P provide them |
N.A |
Some R.E.P provide them |
N.A |
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Videos |
Very few R.E.P provide |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
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Customized Corporate Trainings |
Some R.E.P provide them |
No information |
Yes |
Yes |
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N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
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email-id |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
N.A |
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Website |
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