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Certified Scrum Developer<sup>®</sup>

Certified Scrum Developer®

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Description

Strengthen your technical skills in Agile software development. Certified Scrum Developers (CSD®) have demonstrated — through a combination of formal training and a technical skills assessment — that they have a working understanding of Scrum and Agile principles, and have learned specialized Agile engineering skills. The Certified Scrum Developer course is designed for software developers (programmers) who are building software in a Scrum environment. The goal is to expose students to the most important tools and techniques needed to build good software in the iterative and incremental fashion that Scrum requires. These ideas are central to the entire field of Agile software development.
 


What are the benefits of a Certified Scrum Developer® certification?


In today's competitive job market, the Certified Scrum Developer training can set you apart from the pack. A successful Certified Scrum Developer is committed to continuous improvement. The coursework and dedication needed to achieve a CSD sharpens your skills to help you become a better practitioner of Scrum and Agile development.

 By earning a Certified Scrum Developer certification, you:

•    Learn the foundations of Scrum and the scope of the Certified Scrum Developer’s role from the best minds in development agility
•    Demonstrate to employers and peers your understanding of core Scrum knowledge
•    Expand your career opportunities by staying relevant and marketable across all industry sectors adopting Agile practices
•    Engage with a community of recognized Scrum experts who are committed to continuous improvement

As a CSD, you will also receive an initial two-year membership with Scrum Alliance. Through this membership you can join local user groups and online social networks, gain access to discounts on Gatherings, and enjoy member-only resources. 

Requirements

To earn a CSD, we require at least five days of formal training taught by a Scrum Alliance Registered Education Provider (REP®) and a Scrum Alliance-approved CSD instructor.

There are currently two tracks to achieve CSD certification (detailed below). The courses for both tracks can be taken in any order. Once you complete a track, you will receive notification to accept your CSD license, and the CSD certification will be added to your profile. Your certification is valid for two years.

Track 1
•    CSM® course (2 days)
•    CSD technical course, including coding (3 days)

Track 2
•    Intro to Scrum CSD course (1 day)
•    CSD technical course, including coding (3 days)
•    CSD technical elective course (1 day)

During your CSD courses, you must demonstrate an understanding of Scrum and Agile engineering practices by passing a CSD assessment provided by the REP instructor. The assessment may be an exam administered by the instructor to test your knowledge, or it may be an active, classroom-based assessment. When a REP instructor uploads a student’s information into our system, they are recommending the student for certification.

Maintain your CSD certification by earning Scrum Education Units® (SEUs) and renewing your certification every two years. Learn more

Ready to advance your career as Certified Scrum Developer? Find an offering here. If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQ page or contact support@scrumalliance.org.

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