How to Pass the Professional Scrum Master (PSM II) Assessment
Naveen Kumar Singh
Naveen is a professional agile coach and has been working independently for a long time in the Asia... Read more
Advanced Scrum Master with PSM II certification has become one of the essential certification programs for the role of Scrum Master in many organizations. I regularly see people posting the PSM II certificate copy on social media such as LinkedIn and Facebook.
They also share the list of books and blogs they have gone through while preparing for the exam. In my opinion, you don't need anything more than the Scrum Guide to pass the exam.
After all, Scrum is Scrum and questions are from the Scrum Guide as Scrum.org value the guide more than anything else. If this is the case, then why so much hype about this certificate?
It is a hype among people who are new to Scrum and would like to collect many certifications in the shortest possible time. If you are an experienced Scrum Master, you will most likely not struggle in the exam, as stated on the Scrum.org website.
It is particularly beneficial for those people with at least one year of Scrum Master experience. Attending Professional Scrum Master II training adds more value to your professional career than adding just a certificate. Professional Scrum Master II training covers useful facilitation techniques to deal with team challenges and coaching elements.
The Agilemania program takes you to the next level by adding more practical aspects of facilitation, mentoring, and coaching in addition to what the Scrum.org program covered.
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Exploring the Professional Scrum Master (PSM II) Exam
1Professional Scrum Master II has 30 questions, and you will have 90 minutes to write the exam. Effectively you will have 3 minutes to answer each of the questions.
2There is no prerequisite for the exam. Better to try PSM II after attending PSM training
3The exam will cost you $250 (INR 18000+), and you will have only one attempt to clear it
4All questions are multiple-choice questions. Some will have one correct answer, and some will have more than one.
5Lastly, attending Professional Scrum Master II training will give you two free attempts to write the exam plus a $200 discount on PSM III.
Let's look at the type of question. Here is a difference between PSM I and PSM II exam questions. The majority of questions are lengthy, but the meaning is the same as the PSM I exam.
PSM I is: 2+2 is what?
PSM II is: Naveen has 20 rupees, and Sumeet has 200 rupees, and both have taken 2 rupees each from Preeth. Preeth wants his money back from both, so how much Preeth has to collect from Naveen and Sumeet?
The answer will be 4 in both cases, but you will take a little more time to read PSM II questions than PSM I exam.
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1You pass or don't. You write the exam or don't write, but don't waste money on the following: -
2Exam dumps - nobody cares about your certificate, and you will ultimately be tested based on your knowledge, not your certificate.
3Buy books specifically designed for the exam
41000+ meaningless questions and exam-specific video programs on Udemy etc
5Paying random people on Facebook and LinkedIn
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I might have criticized many things above, but there has to be some solution as well. I am going to run a FREE 2 hours monthly session to help you prepare for the exam.
One session is good enough to understand how to prepare yourself if you are an experienced Scrum Master. I would suggest waiting for some time and gaining experience if you are not a practicing Scrum Master.
I can help you through 15 weeks of mentoring on how to jumpstart as a Scrum Master. Mentoring is a paid program, and I charge only $25 per session to ensure you and I stay committed to the goal.
Check here for the upcoming PSM II preparation session. Please write to me at naveen@agilemania.com for the mentoring program.
Scrum Master salaries vary based on factors like experience, location, and industry. In the US, the average salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 per year, with experienced professionals earning higher.
Frequently
Asked Questions
An advanced Scrum Master possesses deeper knowledge and experience in applying Scrum principles and practices, excels in facilitating complex situations, and demonstrates strong leadership and coaching abilities to guide teams towards high performance.
Advanced Scrum Masters often take on broader organizational roles, such as coaching multiple Scrum teams, mentoring other Scrum Masters, facilitating organizational change initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize the Agile delivery process.
To progress to an advanced level, aspiring Scrum Masters should focus on continuous learning and development, gaining practical experience in coaching teams, resolving complex challenges, and leading organizational transformations. Additionally, pursuing advanced certifications and seeking mentorship from experienced Agile coaches can accelerate their growth.
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Naveen Kumar Singh
Naveen is a professional agile coach and has been working independently for a long time in the Asia Pacific. He works with the software development team and product team to develop awesome products based on empirical processes.
