The Scrum Certification Debate Continues
Over at infoq.com, Vikas Hazrati talks about the never ending debate of Scrum certification – to certify or not to certify.
Being one of those that attained the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) title by sitting a two day class, it did seem a little bit crazy to become ‘certified’ without getting assessed.
On the other hand it was OK that I now had a title that differentiated myself from others that had not learned what I had i.e. I learned about the framework.
Many job advertisements still ask for ‘qualifications’ such as the CSM so having those three letters on a resume I assume is an advantage over its absence.
Still at the end of the day it doesn’t really equate to much in the real world, and experience and application of the likes of Scrum is the real measure.
I also think that the recent introduction of the CSM online exam is step in the right direction, but probably needs a new name such as “Person that Understands the Scrum Framework (PUSF)”. Yes its a bit wordy, but maybe its a more accurate description of someone who has passed the CSM online exam.
Here’s hoping that the Scrum Alliance can get it sorted out soon and make a decision on its direction.
The original article at infoq.com can be found here: Is Scrum Certification Having Another Makeover?
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