Scrum certifications

The knowledge gained by getting a SCRUMstudy™ certification is universal in its application and has been applied by organisations in diverse projects spanning an eclectic mix of industries. SCRUMstudy certifications are widely reputed and accepted by various Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, IBM, HP, Bank of America, AT&T, Dell, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, and PepsiCo.

Obtaining a Scrum certification in Australia can be highly advantageous for professionals. Here are some key reasons why:

• Solid Understanding of Scrum Principles - A Scrum certification ensures you have a thorough understanding of Scrum principles and practices, essential for managing agile projects effectively12.

• High Demand Skills - Scrum-certified professionals possess skills that are in high demand across various industries, making them valuable assets to any organisation. In addition to capabilities like building Scrum knowledge and executing Scrum, a person with a Scrum certification has validated collaboration, organisation, listening, adaptability and risk management skills. Read more on TechTarget.

• Professional Credibility and Recognition - Earning a Scrum certification enhances your professional credibility and recognition, demonstrating your commitment to continuous improvement and expertise in agile methodologies.

• Career Advancement - Certified professionals often find better job opportunities and career advancement prospects, as many employers prefer or require Scrum certification for roles in project management and agile environments.

• Effective Leadership - Scrum certification helps you develop leadership skills, enabling you to guide and motivate your team more effectively, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

• Networking Opportunities - Being part of the Scrum community provides valuable networking opportunities with other professionals, which can lead to new career opportunities and professional growth13.

• Future-Proofing Your Career - As agile methodologies continue to gain popularity, having a Scrum certification ensures you stay relevant and competitive in the job market.

For business leaders, supporting Scrum certifications for team members brings many advantages. Scrum certification significantly enhances a team's ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities, ensuring projects remain aligned with business goals.

• Improved Project Success Rates - According to the Standish Group's CHAOS Report, agile projects, including those using Scrum, have a 28% higher success rate than traditional projects.

• Increased Team Productivity - A Project Management Institute (PMI) study found that teams with high agility report 30% higher project success rates and 25% higher productivity.

• Enhanced Adaptability - Research by Scrum.org indicates that 87% of organisations using Scrum report improved adaptability to changing priorities.

• Better Alignment with Business Goals - VersionOne found that 71% of respondents cited better alignment with business objectives as a key benefit of adopting agile practices like Scrum.

• Faster Time-to-Market - VersionOne reported that 62% of organisations experienced faster time-to-market with Scrum, allowing them to respond more quickly to market changes and customer needs.

Scrum certification can benefit many professionals, especially those involved in project management and agile environments.

• The Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification is appropriate for anyone interested in becoming a Scrum Master.

• The Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC) certification is for anyone who interfaces with stakeholders or works as a Product Owner in a Scrum Team.

If you work in one of these key roles, consider getting a Scrum certification:

• Project Managers - To effectively manage agile projects and lead Scrum teams.

• Product Owners - To better understand and fulfil their role in prioritising and managing the product backlog.

• Scrum Masters - To gain a deeper understanding of Scrum principles and practices, and to facilitate Scrum processes within the team.

• Developers and Engineers - To improve collaboration and efficiency within Scrum teams.

• Business Analysts - To align business requirements with agile project delivery.

• Quality Assurance/Testers - To integrate testing practices within the Scrum framework.

• IT Professionals - To enhance their skills in agile methodologies and improve project outcomes.

• Consultants and Coaches - To provide better guidance and support to organisations adopting Scrum.

• Creatives and Marketers - To avoid scope creep in productions, improve project management and encourage continuous improvement.

To gain the Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification, you can follow these steps:

• Book and sit the Scrum Master Certified (SMC™) course with Lumify Work - You can take this online or in-person in Australia. It typically lasts two days (16 hours).

• Pass the Scrum Master Exam - The proctored online exam is in multiple choice, with 100 questions that you'll need to answer in 120 minutes.

• Receive Your Certification - Once you pass the exam, you'll receive your Scrum Master certification from SCRUMStudy.

The SMC and SPOC training courses include an exam voucher to sit an online proctored exam through SCRUMstudy. Vouchers are valid for 180 days.

To maintain certification status, Scrum Master Certification and SPOC holders should renew within three calendar years of the issue date. As the Scrum/Agile field is maturing, practitioners need to be abreast of current and latest innovations in the field.

Certification can be renewed in two ways:

1. Recertification examination - a shorter Recertification exam consisting of only half the exam questions. A student can pass the Recertification exam with just a few hours of study. Passing the Recertification exam implies that the student has reviewed the latest concepts from the SBOK™ Guide.

2. SCRUMstudy certification examination - Passing any other SCRUMstudy certification exam implies that the student has reviewed the latest concepts from the SBOK Guide and fulfils the criteria for maintaining certification.

Maintaining a certification enables a student to demonstrate their commitment to continuing learning. It also demonstrates their knowledge of Scrum/Agile to employers, peers and colleagues.