I Passed the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) in One Day — Here’s How
The “Why”
As a recent graduate of the Flatiron School, I am always looking for ways to augment my skills as a Full Stack Web Developer, as well as learning about the way in which companies build software. In preparation for an upcoming opportunity that concerned Product Delivery, I was looking for a way to differentiate myself from traditional Full Stack Developers, and demonstrate that I understood the key concepts in how the target organization approaches development. The result — I was advised to pursue the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) Certification.
With little time to complete the certification, I decided that I had to apply one of Scrum’s 5 Values: Focus. In just one day, I learned Scrum to the level needed to achieve this certification with a 97%, with zero prior experience. Here’s how.
The Certification
According to Scrum.org, those who pass the assessment “demonstrate that they understand Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide, and how to apply Scrum in Scrum teams.” Essentially, it is a recognized designation that says to a potential employer, “Hey, I understand enough about Scrum to go into a new role with confidence.”
