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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Professional

Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) exam guide

Exam PSM II

Professional Scrum Master II (PSM II) proves you can apply Scrum in complex, real situations: coaching, facilitation, servant leadership and helping the wider organization adopt Scrum. It moves beyond Scrum Guide recall to judgment in scenarios.

Questions30
Time limit90 minutes
Passing score85%
Exam fee$250 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

Experienced Scrum Masters and agile coaches who already hold PSM I and want to demonstrate advanced practice.

What the exam covers

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework—
Developing People and Teams—
Managing Products with Agility—
Developing and Delivering Products Professionally—
Evolving the Agile Organization—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (PSM I recommended)

Recommended: Practical Scrum Master experience plus PSM I-level knowledge; the PSM Advanced course is strongly recommended.

Keeping it active

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

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Coaching and facilitation stances
  • Handling dysfunction and conflict in Scrum Teams
  • Helping Product Owners manage value
  • Promoting technical excellence and Done increments
  • Leading organizational Scrum adoption
  • Scaling and multi-team coordination basics

Job roles

Senior Scrum MasterAgile CoachAgile Delivery ManagerRelease Train EngineerAgile Transformation 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: Re-read the Scrum Guide and the Scrum.org articles on the Scrum Master stances.
  2. Week 2: Study facilitation and coaching resources (e.g. Scrum.org learning path for PSM II).
  3. Week 3: Write out how you would respond to common dysfunctions (absent PO, no Done increment, management pressure).
  4. Week 4: Review Evidence-Based Management and Kanban basics, then sit the exam with plenty of time per question.

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

  • Each question is long; you have about 3 minutes each, so read every option fully.
  • Partial credit exists on some questions; choose all correct answers carefully on multi-select.
  • Prefer answers where the Scrum Master teaches, coaches or facilitates over answers where they decide for the team.
  • Evolving the Agile Organization questions favor transparency and removing impediments at the organizational level.
  • Avoid answers that bend Scrum rules to fit a situation.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does PSM II cost?

$250 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

Do I need PSM I first?

Not formally, but Scrum.org recommends it and the exam assumes that knowledge.

Does PSM II expire?

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

How is PSM II different from PSM I?

PSM I tests Scrum Guide knowledge; PSM II tests how you apply Scrum in complex scenarios, with fewer but longer questions.

Is PSM II worth it?

Yes for experienced Scrum Masters: it is less common than PSM I and signals real coaching ability.

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.