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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Professional

Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) exam guide

Exam SPS

Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) proves you understand how to scale Scrum with the Nexus framework: the Nexus Integration Team, Nexus events and artifacts, managing cross-team dependencies and producing one integrated increment.

Questions40
Time limit60 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

Scrum Masters, Product Owners and leaders working with 3-9 Scrum Teams on one product.

What the exam covers

The Nexus Framework—
Scaling fundamentals and cross-team dependencies—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (the SPS class is highly recommended)

Recommended: Scrum experience (PSM I level) and exposure to multi-team product development.

Keeping it active

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

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Applying the Nexus framework
  • Running Nexus Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum and Retrospective
  • Managing cross-team dependencies
  • Producing an integrated increment
  • Using the Nexus Integration Team
  • Refining the backlog across teams

Job roles

Scrum MasterRelease Train EngineerAgile CoachProgram ManagerNexus Integration Team 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 Nexus Guide several times alongside the Scrum Guide.
  2. Week 1: Take the free Nexus Open assessment.
  3. Week 2: Study dependency management, cross-team refinement and integration practices.
  4. Week 2: Retake the Nexus 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

  • Know the composition and accountability of the Nexus Integration Team.
  • Memorize the Nexus events and artifacts and how they differ from single-team Scrum.
  • One Product Owner and one Product Backlog per Nexus.
  • The integrated increment must be Done across all teams; partial integration answers are wrong.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does SPS cost?

$250 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

SPS vs SAFe?

SPS focuses on Nexus, a lightweight extension of Scrum for 3-9 teams; SAFe is a broader enterprise framework with more roles and structure.

Does SPS expire?

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

Is there a practice test?

Yes, the free Nexus Open assessment.

Do I need PSM I?

Not formally, but Scrum knowledge is assumed.

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.