CSM vs PSM: What are they and How do they Compare?

CSM - Certified Scrum Master - and PSM - Professional Scrum Master - are two of the most widely known scrum certifications. What are they? And how do they compare? [CSM vs PSM]
The Scrum Guide tells us that…
‘Scrum is a framework for developing, delivering, and sustaining complex products. Scrum is not a process, technique, or definitive method. Rather, it is a framework within which you can employ various processes and techniques. Scrum makes clear the relative efficacy of your product management and work techniques so that you can continuously improve the product, the team, and the working environment.’
Professional Scrum Master certifications are available through Scrum.org.
Scrum.org describes PSM I as evidence that you have a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. You have demonstrated that you understand Scrum and how to apply it in scrum teams.
Certified Scrum Master certifications are available through ScrumAlliance.org.
ScrumAlliance describes CSM as an ‘intro course for those wishing to fill the role of Scrum Master or Scrum team member.’
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⏱ Chapter Markers...
00:00 - CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and PSM (Professional Scrum Master)
00:20 - What is Scrum?
00:52 - Introducing CSM & PSM
01:48 - Three tiers of PSM certification
02:04 - Three tiers of CSM certification
02:19 - Comparing CSM & PSM
03:20 - Content/Syllabus of CSM & PSM
04:18 - CSM & PSM training
04:57 - CSM & PSM exams
05:54 - CSM & PSM costs
06:23 - CSM & PSM renewal
06:56 - Assessment of CSM & PSM
07:21 - Market attractiveness of CSM & PSM
07:50 - Summing up CSM & PSM
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If you are considering a Scrum Master certification, then you may be wondering which of CSM and PSM is right for you. IN this video, I will explain what they have in common and how they differ, to help you make up your mind.

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[@rwentfordable]

Thanks for the overview Mike. Hoping to pass PSM 1 before Christmas. I will be watching your channel and doing your courses for years to come.

[@Onlinepmcourses]

Thank you very much, Richard. Good luck with the exam.

[@kq1777]

There is a wise saying that goes something like this...whatever that comes easy in life usually isnt worth it. Converse is also true.

[@Onlinepmcourses]

That makes a lot of sense to me!

[@muttoon]

CSM: Easy, too elementary if I were honest. I still do not get what the hype is all about Scrum Alliance's certs. PSM: The real deal. Hard & to me carries more weight on your resume. How I know? Done both basic and advanced levels.

[@Onlinepmcourses]

Yes, that's very much the impression I get - but stated far more firmly than I could, without having taken the exams. So, thank you.

[@MikkelToudalKristiansen]

Not to be too pedantic, but the "roles" in Scrum are not called roles anymore, they are called Accountabilities. And there is no accountability called "Development Team", it is simply "Developers" (to avoid the "Scrum Team / Developer Team"-confusion of earlier versions of the Scrum Guide. Other than that, I like your overview of the two certifications.

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Thank you very much.