Scrum Alliance academic partnerships
Industry-leading certifications and microcredentials for curriculum integration
The pace of change has never been faster. AI, shifting industries, and constant disruption are redefining what it means to be "job-ready."
Students entering the workforce today face more pressure—and more uncertainty—than ever before. Colleges that build adaptability, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving into their programs give students a clear advantage: the ability to navigate change and thrive in it.
How it works
Our partnership model is designed to be low-lift and high-impact, allowing you to choose the pathway that best fits your institutional goals.
Layer into existing degree programs
Drive regional economic impact
Flexible credentials. Taught your way.
Whether you want to offer short-burst learning or deep-dive certifications, we give you the flexibility to deliver them in the format that works best for your faculty and students.
1. Choose your credential
Microcredentials
Targeted, skills-based learning for specific agile competencies.
Certifications
Globally recognized, foundational agile and Scrum credentials
2. Choose your teaching modality
Flexibility is built in. Our microcredentials and certification programs can be delivered exactly how your institution prefers—asynchronously, synchronously taught by your faculty, or led directly by our experts.
On-demand delivery (asynchronous)
Seamlessly integrate our pre-packaged courses directly into your LMS. This low-lift option lets students build skills at their own pace, on their own schedule.
Train-the-Trainer (synchronous, taught by your faculty)
Want to teach it yourself? Equip your faculty with the official resources, curriculum, and authorization to lead interactive, live classes—whether on campus or in a virtual classroom.
Expert-led (synchronous, taught by our trainers)
Prefer to bring in the pros? We can provide certified trainers to teach these highly desired credentials directly to your students, ensuring they learn from active industry practitioners.
To learn more about why Scrum Alliance credentials are the right way to take your academic programs to the next level, download our guide to academic partnerships
Why agile skills, why now?
The modern workplace has moved beyond rigid hierarchies. Today, employers prioritize adaptability, speed, and cross-functional collaboration. In fact, 69% of employers offer higher pay for agile skills, regardless of the job title.
Colleges that embed these capabilities into their programs are better positioned to:
Close the skills gap by teaching the capabilities expected by today's organizations.
Boost graduate employability with industry-recognized credentials that stand out on a resume.
Secure high-value corporate partnerships by offering the exact upskilling programs regional businesses need.
Choose to upskill your own faculty to lead instruction internally, or utilize our centrally delivered, on-demand content for a rapid, low-lift launch. Either way, you can deploy employer-aligned credentials that drive both measurable learner outcomes and new revenue streams.
Why choose Scrum Alliance?
As a mission-driven nonprofit, we exist to advance agile skills and help people adapt to an increasingly fast-changing world. Our purpose goes beyond certification; we are dedicated to fostering a global community of practitioners who are equipped to thrive in the modern landscape.
As the gold standard in agile and scrum training, we don't just provide a badge; we provide a pathway to professional success. When you partner with us, you are equipping your students, workforce, and continuing education departments with the frameworks used by agile teams worldwide.
The result: Increased institutional relevance, measurable student outcomes, and a curriculum that evolves as fast as the market does.
Have a unique idea or want to explore what's possible?
Every institution is different. Let's build a customized pathway for your learners.