A short, affordable Udemy course introducing Scrum and the Scrum Master role. It is useful preparation for understanding Agile and Scrum, but one thing to be clear about: its completion certificate is not an official Scrum Master certification. The recognised credentials are PSM (Scrum.org) and CSM (Scrum Alliance), which are separate.
Good for: Beginners who want a quick, affordable introduction to Scrum before an official exam.
Less suitable if: You expected this to be the official CSM or PSM certification.
This course sticks tightly to the official Scrum Guide rather than generic Agile commentary: Scrum theory and values, the three accountabilities (Product Owner, Developers, Scrum Master), the five Scrum events, Scrum artifacts and the Definition of Done, and a dedicated 'Coaching & Exam Prep' track addressing frequently misunderstood points — closing with concrete guidance on how to sit the PSM I or CSM exam online affordably, without classroom training costs.
What you'll learn
Explain what Scrum is and why it works for delivering complex projects on time
Feel confident sitting the Scrum Open Assessment before formal certification
Distinguish Scrum roles, events, and artifacts according to the official Scrum Guide
Explain the difference between Agile and Scrum, and Scrum vs. the Waterfall Model
Understand what changed in the latest version of the Scrum Guide
Know how to sit Scrum certification (PSM I or CSM) online affordably
This course includes
2.9h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
A paid Udemy course, usually on sale for around $12 to $20. Note the official credentials are separate: PSM I (Scrum.org) is a $200 exam with no mandatory course and lifetime validity; CSM (Scrum Alliance) is a course-plus-exam package usually costing $800 to $1,500.
Important: the Udemy completion certificate is not an official Scrum Master certification. The recognised credentials are PSM (Scrum.org) and CSM (Scrum Alliance), earned separately. This course can help you prepare, especially for the self-study PSM route.
Instructor
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Paul Ashun
Udemy instructor
Paul Ashun is CEO of Pashun Consulting and a Certified Scrum Master with experience leading projects for the BBC, General Electric, Oracle, BSkyB, and HiT Entertainment since 1999, and author of 10+ books on Scrum and Agile.
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No. The Udemy completion certificate is not official. The recognised credentials are PSM (Scrum.org) and CSM (Scrum Alliance), earned through their own exams.
PSM I (Scrum.org) is a $200 exam with no mandatory course, a harder pass mark and lifetime validity. CSM (Scrum Alliance) bundles a two-day course and exam, usually $800 to $1,500, and renews every two years.
Yes as affordable preparation and an introduction to Scrum, especially if you plan to self-study for the PSM I exam.
A paid Udemy course, usually on sale for around $12 to $20. The official PSM or CSM exams are separate and cost far more.
PSM I is the budget, self-study route (about $200); CSM includes required training and costs more. Choose by budget and whether you want a taught course.