Practitioner Level of Certification
The practitioner level of certification (CSP) is only offered to those CSMs who have hands-on experience using Scrum. Applicants must complete an extensive questionnaire with probing questions that focus on applicants’ real-world experience using Scrum on software development projects. Their application is reviewed for answers demonstrating competence and comprehension of principles that can only result from hands-on work. The applicant may be questioned to determine eligibility. To maintain CSP status, you must submit a new application every two years.
To apply for CSP status or renew your current CSP status, you must do three things:
*Please note: All CSP applicants must have been a CSM for a minimum of one year.*
- Download and complete the CSP application.
- Send the completed application to the certifying committee. Upon acceptance, this application will be published on the website and accessible to all active site members.
- Once you have received notification of your accceptance (the process may take up to two months), pay a $100 fee via a secure website.
Remember, your certification is valid for two years. When you pay your $100 CSP fee, you automatically receive a one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance, so there is no need to pay an additional $50 Scrum Alliance membership fee. The following year, you will be responsible for a $100 fee to maintain your certification (that will once again include your $50 Scrum Alliance membership fee). At the end of year two, you will need to renew your certification by submitting a new application for approval.
If you have questions concerning the application or renewal process, you can contact the certifying committee. Please allow at least two months for your application to be processed.
