CAREER Center
Scrum Master (PSM I)
Course with an examination
What is Scrum?
The Scrum methodology is a framework for agile product development and agile project management. It has its origins in software development, but is now also used very successfully in other sectors. Scrum provides a framework for team collaboration based on a definition of roles, meetings and tools. The aim is to create added value in as customer-focused a way as possible. Scrum provides a team with structure and a clearly defined work process based on agile principles and values.
What is a Scrum Master?
As the name suggests, Scrum Masters are experts in Scrum who ensure that the Scrum framework is followed. Scrum involves clearly defined roles and rituals. The Scrum Master works with every member of the Scrum team to guide and support the team through the Scrum framework, thereby ensuring that projects are managed as effectively as possible.
Course description
The Certified Scrum Master (PSM I) is a possible entry point into a certification programme, and further certification levels build on this. The certificate does not expire, nor is a renewal examination required.
Here you can get an overview.
- Workshop: 25 February 2027 & 26 February 2027, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
- Exam: can be taken online at a later date at your own convenience
The objectives are to provide an understanding of agile project management – in particular Scrum – in theory and practice, to familiarise participants with the practical application of the course content, and to prepare them for the certification exam at scrum.org.
In principle, the course is suitable for all HM students and is only open to students enrolled at HM. Experience in project management or Scrum is not a prerequisite, but is of course an advantage. We recommend that students enrol from the third semester of their Bachelor’s degree onwards.
In the SCRUM Master (PSM I) workshop, you will learn:
- Understanding and applying the Scrum framework
- Developing people and teams
- Managing products in an agile way
- Preparing for the certification exam at scrum.org
Preparation:
The Scrum Guide (English) is an official document that must be read in preparation for the course. You can read the Scrum Guide online or download it via this link.
The workshop will be held in German. Following the workshop, you will be able to sit the exam (in English) to become a Certified SCRUM Master.
The course takes place in person at the HM; the exam is held online (in English). However, the teaching language is German.
Main contact: Philipp Thorwart, guest lecturer and Managing Director of ditricon GmbH
- Step 1: €50
Career Center participation fee. This must be paid to us within one week of registration. You may cancel your place on the Career Center course up to 4 February 2027, in which case you will be refunded the Career Center participation fee you have paid. Unfortunately, we cannot refund the participation fee for cancellations made after the registration deadline.
- Step 2: US$200
The examination fee is US$200 and must be paid directly to scrum.org when registering for the exam. The exam is conducted in English. Please note that the fee information is subject to change – please check the registration page directly for the current price.
Registration takes place online via the >>Career Center’s events calendar
. The registration deadline is 4 February 2027.
If you have not been allocated a place, you will automatically be placed on the waiting list.
The exam is self-organised; there is no fixed exam date. To sit the exam, you must purchase a code via scrum.org, which you will need to start the exam. This code is valid for 90 days, so all participants can decide for themselves when they wish to sit the exam. The exam is taken online at a time of your choosing, and everyone needs separate access and a personal code to do so.
You can use this page to organise your Scrum Master (PSM I) exam. The exam fee is US$200 and must be paid directly to scrum.org when you register for the exam.
The exam will be held in English (60 minutes, multiple-choice).
The Career Center is unable to advise you on the organisation or procedure of the examination.
Upon successfully passing the exam, you will receive the "Professional Scrum Master I" certification.