Scrum Alliance · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 6 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
60–90
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
CSM
Full name
Certified ScrumMaster
Vendor
Scrum Alliance
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
~204 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
6 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Service to the Product Owner
Tip: Start with the official Service to the Product Owner objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Scrum Master Core Competencies
Tip: Cover the Scrum Master Core Competencies objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Scrum Team Roles and Accountabilities
Tip: Cover the Scrum Team Roles and Accountabilities objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Scrum Events
Tip: Cover the Scrum Events objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Service to the Scrum Team
Tip: Cover the Service to the Scrum Team objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Service to the Organization
Tip: Finish with Service to the Organization, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.