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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Associate

Professional Scrum with Kanban I (PSK I) exam guide

Exam PSK I

Professional Scrum with Kanban I (PSK I) proves you understand how Scrum Teams use Kanban practices to optimize flow: visualizing work, limiting WIP, managing work item age and using flow metrics, as defined in the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.

Questions45
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

Scrum Masters, Developers and Product Owners who want to improve flow and predictability in Scrum Teams.

What the exam covers

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework—
Kanban Practices—
Agile Metrics for Kanban—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (the PSK class is recommended)

Recommended: Scrum knowledge (PSM I level) and experience with Kanban boards.

Keeping it active

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

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Defining a workflow and Definition of Workflow
  • Limiting work in progress (WIP)
  • Using cycle time, throughput, WIP and work item age
  • Reading cumulative flow diagrams and scatterplots
  • Forecasting with Monte Carlo simulation
  • Integrating Kanban with Scrum events

Job roles

Scrum MasterAgile CoachKanban LeadDelivery ManagerFlow Manager

Where it fits in your path

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Professional Scrum with Kanban I (PSK I)

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams twice alongside the Scrum Guide.
  2. Week 2: Study flow metrics and charts: cumulative flow diagrams, cycle time scatterplots, throughput run charts.
  3. Week 2: Learn probabilistic forecasting basics (percentiles, Monte Carlo).
  4. Week 3: Take the free Kanban Open assessment 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

  • Memorize the four required flow metrics from the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.
  • Kanban does not replace Scrum events or accountabilities in this exam's view.
  • Know the difference between cycle time and work item age.
  • Little's Law questions appear; understand the relationship between WIP, throughput and cycle time.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does PSK I cost?

$200 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

Is PSK I hard?

Moderate. With 45 questions in 60 minutes there is more time per question than PSM I, but flow metric questions need practice.

Does PSK I expire?

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

What should I study?

The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams, the Scrum Guide, and flow metric charts.

Is there a practice test?

Yes, the free Kanban 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.