Welcome to PremierAgile!

FEATURED IN FORBES MAGAZINE 2025 : THE SURESH KONDURU :: LEADING TODAY’S AI-AGILE GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION

Recognized for 'Outstanding Leadership in Education and Learning' by the Education 2.0 Conference Dubai 2024

Proud to Announce "AGILE51 SUCCESS FACTORS" by Suresh Konduru, featured in Times of India - 2024!

We Offer World-class guidance to transform yourself as well as your organizations

Certified Scrum Master Exam Format

Certified Scrum Master is amongst the popularly recognized certifications offered by the Scrum Alliance. The CSM certification is for those professionals who have undergone CSM training and proven the Scrum professionals' skills, practices, and principles in the CSM exam.

This CSM certificate provides excellent opportunities to Scrum professionals who want to build a strong base in Agile practices and development. Many Software Architects, Developers, Managers, leaders, Testers, working Scrum Masters, Product Owners, etc seek the CSM certificate.

If you are preparing to become a Certified Scrum Master, you must understand the CSM exam format. So, let's check it out.

View Schedule

20000+ Trained

100% success

Highly Interactive

Rated 5/5

Reviews

CSM Certification Exam Format

Here are the details of the CSM certification exam:

Exam Duration: One hour
Number of Questions: 50 questions
Exam Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Answer Questions, and True/False Questions
Correct Answers needed to pass the Exam: 37
CSM Examination Fee: Depends on the training provider
Requirement: The individual needs to attend the course and then fourteen hours of a live training session before moving towards the exam.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Renewal: Required after every two years

The test consists of fifty multiple-choice questions and the individual needs to answer thirty-seven questions correctly. The individual will be able to give the test only after completion of the training. The test must be completed within one hour of starting.

You can skip questions to review later. Moreover, you will also have the back option to check the question throughout the test. Before submitting the test, you can review your questions and then submit them.

Eligibility Requirements for CSM Exam

Although there is no particular requirement for the CSM exam, it is still advisable to understand the basic principles and concepts of working knowledge of the Scrum framework.

CSM Certification topics to be studied for the test

Basics of Agile
Scrum theory and principles
The Scrum Framework
Coaching and Facilitation

How to Prepare for the CSM Certification Exam?

The individual who needs to pass the exam must go through the core concepts mentioned above. The Scrum Guide is the primary source for test preparation. Moreover, after completing the training, the individual can take a few mock tests though it is optional. Take time to understand the questions and one can clear the CSM exam.

Live Virtual Schedule

Date & Time	Duration	Trainers	Price	Enroll
12 Sep - 14 Sep - 2025 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM	2 Days	Suresh Konduru	$ 349	Register
26 Sep - 28 Sep - 2025 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM	2 Days	Suresh Konduru	$ 349	Register
10 Oct - 12 Oct - 2025 11:30 PM - 7:30 AM	2 Days	Suresh Konduru	$ 349	Register
21 Oct - 24 Oct - 2025 10:30 PM - 4:00 AM	3 Days	Suresh Konduru	$ 349	Register

Classroom Schedule

Date & Time	Duration	Trainers	Price	Enroll
No upcoming trainings in this city..!

About the course – CSM

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is one of the most significant and globally recognised certifications offered by Scrum Alliance.

As a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), you’ll help the Scrum Team perform at their highest level. During the certification program, you will learn the Scrum framework and gain an understanding of Scrum Roles, Events and Artifacts.

This is essential for those who plan to pursue a career as a Scrum Master or an Agile Coach. This will be a complete hands-on 2-day workshop. This will be very interactive and immersing such that you can apply in your projects and product development immediately right after the class.

Who should attend CSM?

This course is appropriate for anyone who wants to be successful with Scrum, including but not limited to the following roles:

And anyone who desires a foundational education and wish to explore the benefits of Agile and Scrum including its values, principles and practices; and apply Scrum in both software and non-software product development situations.

Key Features

2 or 3 Days Classroom Training and Certification
Practical Knowledge with Role plays, Case studies & Simulations.
Training by experienced Scrum Alliance’s Certified Scrum Trainer (CST).
Scrum Alliance exam fee included.
16 SEUs and 16 PDUs.
2-year membership with Scrum Alliance.
Free access to several resources for continuous learning.

Get a strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum
Improve team collaboration and management
Gain the skills required to lead your Agile team successfully
Better understanding of Scrum Accountabilities, Events and Artifacts
Win projects with qualified employees
Learn how to implement Agile and Scrum methodologies more effectively across various departments
Deliver more value and high quality products to your customers
Transform the organization
Create healthy work environment and work better with your peers
Develop team communication skills and become an efficient team player

Develop an Agile mindset
Learn Scrum Master responsibilities in a Scrum team and organization
Stay relevant and marketable in the industry
Get higher salary than non-certified peers
Advance your career and open up to new career opportunities
Be part of Scrum experts community
Be part of Scrum Alliance community and expand your professional network globally

Curriculum

This curriculum covers the Learning Objectives as set by the certifying body – Scrum Alliance – to be covered in a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) training. These Learning Objectives are based on Agile Manifesto, Scrum Guide 2020 and Scrum Alliance Coaches & Trainers feedback. They are designed by Scrum Alliance based on Bloom’s taxonomy. PremierAgile trainers – approved by Scrum Alliance – deliver the CSM workshop based on brain Science learning techniques to make learning sticky than ever before.

Day-1
Day-2

Defined/Empirical Process
Agile Introduction
Agile Manifesto
Agile Principles
Scrum Pillars & Values
Scrum Framework
Scrum Roles – Product Owner, Development Team, ScrumMaster
Scrum Artifacts – Product Backlog

Scrum Artifacts – Sprint Backlog, Increment
Scrum Events – Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
Product Backlog Refinement
Definition of Done
Introduction to technical practices
Introduction to Agile Coaching
Introduction to Estimation & User Stories
Sprint and Release Burn charts

Certification Process

Steps

1

Search our courses offered by the best trainers, certified by Scrum Alliance.

2

Call us at +91-89770-24453 or +91-91542-24453 , or email at Info@PremierAgile.com to find more details such as price, schedule, discount, benefits of registering with PremierAgile etc.

3

Register for the course, at www.premieragile.com or by calling our associate. Complete a live online or in-person CSM course by our Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer.

4

Pass your CSM test on the Scrum Alliance platform by correctly answering 37 out of the 50 questions within the 60-minute time limit.

5

Activate your Scrum Alliance certification account, by accepting T&C on Scrum Alliance. Download your CSM certificate and badge.

Our Trainer

View Profile

Suresh Konduru

Certified Scrum Trainer

Suresh Konduru has more than 25 years of experience in IT and non-IT industries extensively in Agile Transformation, Agile Consulting, Agile Coaching & Scrum Training, Delivery Management, Program Management, Project Management, for Global Fortune 500 customers.

Partnering with worldwide customers for enterprise transformation, coaching, and new -age leadership nurturing, Suresh is committed to coaching organizations, teams, individuals, and leadership.

He is one of the top Certified Scrum Trainers at Scrum Alliance globally; and is specialised in "Training Scrum from the Back of the Room" based on Brain Science learning

Testimonials

We are always pleased to hear positive feedback about our courses. Here are some of the testimonials we've received from individuals and companies.

Michael Oyeyemi

CSM, Jun 13-14 2020.

The course was very interactive, I especially enjoyed the Breakout rooms. Suresh Konduru provided smaller avenues for targeted discussions; required members to drive and be accountable to each other.

Amy Gibson

CSM, Aug 08-09, 2020.

After working with our IT team for the past 2 years, I wanted to increase my knowledge to better serve them and our business. Thanks to our instructor, Suresh Konduru at PremierAgile for a clear, engaging course. I am now a Certified Scrum Master.

Nilesh Chopadkar

CSM, Apr 16-17 2022.

Amazing virtual class with zero power point presentation and a complete interactive sessions with 100% involvement from every individual. Many thanks to Suresh for conducting a wonderful session and all your experience that you shared.

Amrutha Podugu

CSM, Apr 02-03-2022.

Never thought that theoretical sessions will also be so interesting until I attended this workshop. "No open book is needed if we attend workshop conducted by Suresh Konduru(PremierAgile) team

Beena singh

CSM, Feb 8-9-2025

Attending the CSM class at Premier Agile was a fantastic experience! Suresh Konduru is an excellent coach who made learning Scrum engaging and practical with real-world examples. His guidance and interactive approach made the concepts easy to grasp. Highly recommend Premier Agile for anyone pursuing CSM!

Harie Haraan

CSM, 14 Dec - 15 Dec - 2024

The workshop is well structured. Thank you for conducting such an insightful and valuable training session on Scrum Master.

Sandesh S Hegde

CSM, June 5-6-2025

I recently attended the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course offered by PremierAgile, and it was an excellent experience. What truly stood out to me was their Zero Slides approach—unlike many other training sessions that rely heavily on presentations, PremierAgile focuses on interactive learning and real engagement. Suresh Konduru, our trainer, did a fantastic job of bringing the Agile mindset and the principles of the Agile Manifesto to life through practical discussions and relatable examples. His style was engaging, insightful, and easy to follow. I also appreciate that PremierAgile offers these high-quality sessions at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend their training programs to anyone looking to truly understand Agile beyond just theory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I become a Scrum Alliance CSM?

As a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master, you have the opportunity to:

Demonstrate your knowledge.
Guide your team to effectively use Scrum and understand why Scrum values are so important.
Increase career opportunities and expand your professional community.
Improve leadership skills and influence organizational change."

How to register for CSM certification?

You can call on +91-89770-24453 or +91-91542-24453 to discuss with our associate for details on CSM schedule, price, discount, free books & courses etc. Then register using a convenient payment option.

Who can attend CSM?

"Anyone new to the Agile way of working will find value from the concepts covered in the CSM workshop. Scrum is applicable across industries and potentially cross-functional teams. So marketers, data scientists, software teams, HR representatives, and other professionals looking for a better way to solve complex problems are encouraged to attend. Sample roles who can attend are: Scrum Masters, Software Engineers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, New Scrum Team Members. Click here to view more roles.

How does CSM rank amongst other certifications in the world?

According to Indeed.com, the Scrum Alliance CSM is the 9th most-requested certification this year. CSM is the only Agile certification to make the Top 20.

What is the CSM course duration?

The CSM course is for 2 days over a minimum period of 14 hours.

Workshop Images

Who We Are

We are premier providers of continuous learning opportunities in the area of Agile and Scrum. We can assist you to enhance your careers to new heights. Our agile and scrum learning programs are powered by globally recognized certifications of Scrum Alliance, Scaled Agile etc.

We don't offer only agile and scrum master certification training. We travel with you during your learning journeys. We provide several resources which can assist you to implement Scrum in real-world situations.

World-class training experience

We transformed Fortune enterprises from traditional models to Agile organisations for nearly 25 years. Trained more than 20,000 professionals across 35 countries.

Brain Science Learning

Our highly immersive trainings are powered by Brain-Science learning techniques resulting from neuro-based research for last 50 years.

Post-class mentoring

We assist during your learning journeys; including free career mentoring. Subscribe to ‘ASK’ - our flagship mentoring program free for lifetime.

Clicking on ratings - Participant Ratings

Rating 5 / 5

98% of our participants rate us consistently 5 out of 5. More than 50% of our participants are referred by past workshop participants.

A person holidng a Book- continuos Learning

Continuous Learning

Access to free online trainings for your individual learning real-time resources which will help you implement Scrum successfully.

Value for Money

A competitive price that can match with any other price across India for our training and location offerings. Best discounts in the country.

Corporate

If you are looking for transformation or training or certification for your corporate team exclusively, or if your organization is going through Agile transformation and need some helping hands, then you are at the right place.

With several years of hands-on Agile transformation experience at global Fortune 500 enterprises, our coaches and trainers can help you design the transformation roadmap that is just right for your organization. They can even handhold you for the initial Sprints and will make your teams self-sufficient within a short span of time.

* CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO are trademarks of Scrum Alliance Inc USA.
* SAFe certifications are trademarks of Scaled Agile Inc USA.

Some of our clients

Continuous Learning

Our workshops assist you to take the initial baby steps in your learning journey. Further, we fuel your passion for continuous learning by providing access to several resources.

Free Mentoring

Ask Suresh Konduru is a free mentoring program that helps you advance in your professional career.
An exploratory platform to find answers for questions relating to your career or Agile implementation.

Quizzes

Scrum Master
Product Owner
Agile Coaching
Leading SAFe

Books

Reference guide: Agile-Scrum
Study Guide on Lean and Six Sigma Techniques

Online Courses

Agile Coaching Mindset
Agile Coaching Tools
Agile Mindset
Data Science Essentials
DevOps
Overview of Kanban
Overview of SAFe
PMI-ACP: Agile Certified Practitioner

Mock Tests

PMI-ACP Mock tests
PSM I Mock tests

Metrics

Measure product performance
Metrics to track progress.
Real-world practitioner metrics.
Suggested for various roles in Scrum organizations.

Templates

Product Backlog
Sprint Backlog
User Story Mapping

Coaching Models

To induce continuous improvement.
Coach senior management and leadership during Agile implementation.
Coach ground-level teams.
Implement Agile outside software industry.

Learning Shorts

Short videos for your quick and effective learning.
Available to all for free.

Webinar Recordings

Access our past webinars to learn from seasoned experts.

Alumni

Access to our world-wide Alumni.
To learn, network and share.
Free job postings

Case studies

100 real-world case studies implemented outside software industry.
Collected from global practitioners.

Courses

Category

Courses

Category

Certified Scrum Master Exam Format

CSM Certification Exam Format

Eligibility Requirements for CSM Exam

CSM Certification topics to be studied for the test

How to Prepare for the CSM Certification Exam?

About the course – CSM

Who should attend CSM?

Key Features

Benefits

Curriculum

Certification Process

Steps

1

2

3

4

5

Our Trainer

Suresh Konduru

Testimonials

Michael Oyeyemi

Amy Gibson

Nilesh Chopadkar

Amrutha Podugu

Beena singh

Harie Haraan

Sandesh S Hegde

Frequently Asked Questions

Workshop Images

Who We Are

World-class training experience

Brain Science Learning

Post-class mentoring

Rating 5 / 5

Continuous Learning

Value for Money

Corporate

Some of our clients

Continuous Learning

Free Mentoring

Quizzes

Books

Online Courses

Mock Tests

Metrics

Templates

Coaching Models

Learning Shorts

Webinar Recordings

Alumni

Case studies

India Office 1:

India Office 2:

USA Office:

Email :

Call :