Certified Scrum Developer
The CSD certification is an Official Certification from the Scrum Alliance. The Certified Scrum Developer program focuses on giving team members the agile engineering skills they need to create working software.
Certified Scrum Developer Defined
A Certified Scrum Developer has demonstrated through a combination of formal training and a CSD assessment that he or she has a working understanding of Scrum principles and has learned specialized agile engineering skills.
Certification Requirements
At least five days of formal training are required to earn a Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) credential. CSD applicants must also demonstrate an understanding of agile engineering practices by taking and passing a formal CSD assessment.
- At least three days must be technical training through one or more of the CSD-eligible courses
- At least one of the five days must be dedicated to the study of Scrum in a CSD-eligible course
- The fifth day is an elective. You can choose from among the CSD-eligible courses to develop the skills you feel would benefit you the most in your role
Benefits for Certified ScrumDevelopers (CSDs)
- A Competitive Edge: In today’s tough job market, it’s beneficial to have certification such as the CSD that set you apart from the pack
- Sharpened Skills: One mark of a successful Scrum developer is a commitment to continuous improvement. The coursework and dedication needed to achieve a CSD can help you sharpen your skills and be a better practitioner of Scrum.
- Scrum Alliance Affiliation: Certified Scrum Developers will be listed on the Scrum Alliance web site, provided with a profile page, and given a specially designed logo to showcase their credentials.
- Conference Discounts: CSDs enjoy a discount on Scrum Alliance Conferences and Gatherings.
Certification Courses
Depending on your experience and current certification level, you can choose between 3 different tracks in order to get to your CSD certificate:
Non-Certified ScrumMaster (Non-CSM)
When finishing the CSD Program…
The candidate should apply through an assesment. In the case of passing it, he should pay USD 150.- to the Scrum Alliance that will grant him the CSD certification and SA membership for 2 years.