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PSM I Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I). Covers all 5 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

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Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

60 min

Questions

Exam Code

PSM I

Domains

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1. Scrum Theory & Values (15%)
2. The Scrum Team (30%)
3. Scrum Events (25%)
4. Scrum Artifacts & Commitments (20%)
5. Applying Scrum (10%)

Domain 1

15%

Scrum Theory & Values

Understanding empiricism, the three pillars, and the five Scrum values

Topics to Master

Empiricism (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation)
Scrum Values (Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage)
Lean thinking and complexity
Self-management and cross-functionality

Domain 2

30%

The Scrum Team

Accountabilities and responsibilities of the Scrum Team members

Topics to Master

Developers accountabilities
Product Owner accountabilities
Scrum Master accountabilities
Team size and composition
Self-managing teams

Domain 3

25%

Scrum Events

Purpose, timebox, and outcomes of each Scrum event

Topics to Master

The Sprint
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective

Domain 4

20%

Scrum Artifacts & Commitments

Artifacts and their commitments that maximize transparency

Topics to Master

Product Backlog and Product Goal
Sprint Backlog and Sprint Goal
Increment and Definition of Done
Backlog refinement

Domain 5

10%

Applying Scrum

Practical application of Scrum in real-world scenarios

Topics to Master

Dealing with stakeholders
Handling organizational challenges
Scaling considerations
Common anti-patterns

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PSM I Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I). Covers all 5 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

Download PDF Notes

Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

60 min

Questions

Exam Code

PSM I

Domains

Quick Navigation

Jump to a specific exam domain

1. Scrum Theory & Values (15%)
2. The Scrum Team (30%)
3. Scrum Events (25%)
4. Scrum Artifacts & Commitments (20%)
5. Applying Scrum (10%)

Domain 1

15%

Scrum Theory & Values

Understanding empiricism, the three pillars, and the five Scrum values

Topics to Master

Empiricism (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation)
Scrum Values (Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage)
Lean thinking and complexity
Self-management and cross-functionality

Domain 2

30%

The Scrum Team

Accountabilities and responsibilities of the Scrum Team members

Topics to Master

Developers accountabilities
Product Owner accountabilities
Scrum Master accountabilities
Team size and composition
Self-managing teams

Domain 3

25%

Scrum Events

Purpose, timebox, and outcomes of each Scrum event

Topics to Master

The Sprint
Sprint Planning
Daily Scrum
Sprint Review
Sprint Retrospective

Domain 4

20%

Scrum Artifacts & Commitments

Artifacts and their commitments that maximize transparency

Topics to Master

Product Backlog and Product Goal
Sprint Backlog and Sprint Goal
Increment and Definition of Done
Backlog refinement

Domain 5

10%

Applying Scrum

Practical application of Scrum in real-world scenarios

Topics to Master

Dealing with stakeholders
Handling organizational challenges
Scaling considerations
Common anti-patterns

Continue Your Prep

Free CertStud resources for PSM I

Study Notes Exam Study Plan Start Practice Test