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Certified ScrumMaster blueprint

Certified ScrumMaster exam domains

The Scrum Alliance blueprint defines 5 domains for Current Scrum Alliance learning objectives.
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ProviderScrum Alliance
Exam codeCSM
Exam standardCurrent Scrum Alliance learning objectives
Domains5

How to use the exam blueprint

Treat every domain as a required area of competence, then use its linked objectives to define exactly what to learn and practice. Published weights indicate relative exam emphasis, not permission to ignore lower-weight areas.

Prepare by objective and decision

Review the knowledge behind each objective, apply it in scenarios or practical work, and use targeted questions to test the decision being measured. Move to timed simulation only after the complete blueprint has been covered.

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Scrum Framework

Covers Explain Scrum theory, values, accountabilities, events, and artifacts..

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Scrum Master Core Competencies

Covers Facilitate, coach, teach, and remove impediments as a Scrum Master..

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Service to the Scrum Team

Covers Support self-management, focus, quality, and continuous improvement..

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Service to the Product Owner

Covers Support product goals, backlog management, and stakeholder collaboration..

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Service to the Organization

Covers Enable organizational adoption, change, and empirical product delivery..