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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Associate

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) exam guide

Exam PSD I

Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) proves you can deliver Done increments as a Developer on a Scrum Team using modern engineering practices: test-first development, continuous integration, refactoring, emergent architecture and quality. About 85% of the exam is on professional development practice.

Questions80
Time limit60 minutes
Passing score85%
Exam fee$200 USD
Valid forSee official page
DeliveryOnline, unproctored, taken any time from a Scrum.org password (valid for one attempt, no expiry)

Format: Multiple choice, multiple answer and true/false. Fee note: Per attempt, plus applicable taxes; Scrum.org classes typically include one attempt.

Who it's for

Software developers, testers and engineers working on Scrum Teams.

What the exam covers

Developing and Delivering Products Professionally (about 85%)—
Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework—
Developing People and Teams—
Managing Products with Agility—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (the Applying Professional Scrum for Software Development class is recommended)

Recommended: Software development experience on a Scrum Team and Scrum Guide knowledge.

Keeping it active

None. Scrum.org certifications are lifetime with no renewal or annual fee.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Test-driven and acceptance test-driven development
  • Continuous integration and delivery
  • Refactoring and managing technical debt
  • Emergent architecture and design
  • Defining and meeting the Definition of Done
  • Cross-functional, self-managed development

Job roles

Software DeveloperSoftware EngineerQA EngineerDevOps EngineerTechnical Lead

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the Scrum Guide and take the free Developer Open assessment.
  2. Week 2: Study engineering practices: TDD, ATDD/BDD, CI/CD, pair programming and refactoring.
  3. Week 3: Review architecture and quality topics such as emergent design, technical debt and test automation pyramids.
  4. Week 4: Retake the Developer Open and Scrum Open until near 100%, then book.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Most questions are about engineering practice, not Scrum events; do not over-study timeboxes.
  • Favor answers that build quality in (automated tests, CI) over inspecting quality later.
  • Technical debt questions reward transparency and addressing debt continuously.
  • Architecture is emergent in Scrum; avoid answers requiring a full upfront design phase.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does PSD cost?

$200 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

Do I need to code during the exam?

No. It is multiple choice, but questions assume you understand modern development practices.

Does PSD expire?

No. Scrum.org certifications are lifetime with no renewal or annual fee.

Who should take PSD?

Developers, testers and engineers on Scrum Teams who want to prove professional practice.

Is there a practice test?

Yes, the free Software Developer Open assessment on Scrum.org.

Official page: www.scrum.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.