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PSM II Assessment

Last post 06:28 pm April 17, 2018 by Scrum Support
1 reply
12:33 pm April 16, 2018

Hello,

Do you know if there is any package (couse plus simulated exams) to prepare PSM II assessment?

How could i prepare it?

Many thanks.

Regards,


06:28 pm April 17, 2018

Hello Rubén,

Thank you for your continued interest in Scrum and Scrum.org, and congratulations on earning your PSM I credential!

We are developing an Advanced Scrum Master class, but it has not yet been released. We do not offer any packages to help prepare for the PSM II.

Experience is by far the most important thing to have when preparing for the PSM II. Passing this assessment demonstrates that not only do you know Scrum but also that you can apply your knowledge and experience in complex real-world situations. While it is not required, we feel it is important to first pass the PSM I to get a good baseline of your level of knowledge before continuing to the PSM II. Those who achieve a score under 95% on the PSM I will find it very difficult to pass the PSM II.

For preparation we would recommend that you first follow as many steps as you can on our Ways to Learn About Scrum page

While applied experience is a recommended prerequisite for the PSM II, the assessment uses the most recent version of the English Scrum Guide as the source for questions and answers regarding the rules, artifacts, events, and roles of Scrum. Many questions will ask you to interpret concepts from the Scrum Guide and apply them to a scenario presented in the question, and the correct answers can be arrived at through extrapolation from the Scrum Guide in tandem with experience practicing true Scrum. While we do encourage people to use "Scrum, and..." in practice, we can only assess on the core concepts as outlined in the Scrum Guide, the industry-recognized source of Scrum. As such, while you may have been using Scrum in your organization, what you practice may not be in line with Scrum by the book.

To maximize your understanding of the concepts that will appear on the PSM II, we suggest that you once again go through the Scrum Guide in your native language as a refresher. Once you feel confident in your knowledge, please then review the English version of the guide, so you can become more familiar with the vocabulary and other terms which may be seen on the assessment. We also recommend that you read the Nexus Guide several times to strengthen your understanding of Scaling Fundamentals.

A good portion of the PSM II is derived from PSM and PSPO subject areas. We suggest you look through some of the recommended readings here:

One of the most helpful books on this page is 'Scrum - A Pocket Guide' by Gunther Verheyen (it is a fairly short read, but a fantastic one). 

When you are ready, you may purchase a password to attempt the PSM II.

We hope this information is of some help! Best of luck in your continued journey with Scrum, and enjoy your day!


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