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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Scrum
Exam Format
60 min
45
85
Foundation
Registration
$200 USD
Online - Scrum.org Platform
English
Validity
Lifetime
No recertification required - lifetime validity
PSK-I Exam Topics and Domains
PSK-I is organized into 3 weighted domains. Expect to work with Sprint planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Backlog, Team capacity, and more.
1
Kanban Practices
35%
Visualizing Workflow
Sprint Backlog VisualizationDefinition of Workflow
- Create and maintain effective Kanban boards for Scrum Teams
- Define clear workflow states and policies
- Visualize work to increase transparency
Limiting Work in Progress (WIP)
WIP Limits ImplementationWIP Optimization
- Understand how WIP limits create a pull system
- Apply WIP limits to improve flow
- Optimize WIP limits based on team capacity and flow metrics
Active Work Management
Daily Work Management
- Actively manage work items in progress
- Identify and resolve flow impediments
- Use visual management for daily decisions
Inspecting and Adapting Workflow
Continuous Improvement
- Continuously inspect and adapt the workflow
- Use metrics to drive improvement decisions
- Balance stability with continuous improvement
2
Agile Metrics and Flow
35%
Core Flow Metrics
Work in Progress (WIP)Cycle TimeWork Item AgeThroughput
- Understand and apply the four key flow metrics
- Distinguish between leading and lagging indicators
- Use metrics appropriately in Scrum events
Little's Law
Little's Law Application
- Understand Little's Law and its implications
- Apply Little's Law to optimize flow
- Recognize the relationship between WIP, Cycle Time, and Throughput
Service Level Expectation (SLE)
SLE Definition and Usage
- Create and use Service Level Expectations
- Apply SLE in Daily Scrum for progress tracking
- Communicate predictability to stakeholders
Metrics in Scrum Events
Sprint Planning MetricsDaily Scrum MetricsSprint Review MetricsSprint Retrospective Metrics
- Apply appropriate metrics in each Scrum event
- Use data to drive decision-making
- Balance metrics usage with team collaboration
3
The Scrum Framework with Kanban
30%
Scrum Fundamentals
Scrum Roles and AccountabilitiesScrum Events with KanbanScrum Artifacts with Kanban
- Understand core Scrum framework elements
- Apply Kanban without compromising Scrum
- Enhance Scrum with Kanban practices
Scrum Values and Kanban
Values Alignment
- Understand how Kanban supports Scrum values
- Apply values in Kanban practices
- Foster team culture through combined practices
Integration Patterns
Complementary PracticesCommon Challenges
- Successfully integrate Kanban with Scrum
- Avoid common integration pitfalls
- Recognize successful implementation patterns
Empirical Process Control
Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation
- Apply empirical process control with Kanban
- Use visualization and metrics for transparency
- Make data-driven adaptations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PSK-I earns the Professional Scrum with Kanban certification. It sits in the Scrum Mastery with Flow Optimization track.
Current Level Exams
- PSM-I - Professional Scrum Master I
- PSPO-I - Professional Scrum Product Owner I
- PSD-I - Professional Scrum Developer I
Next Level Options
- PSM-II - Professional Scrum Master IIDeepen Scrum mastery
- PSPO-II - Professional Scrum Product Owner IIProduct management expertise
- PSM-III - Professional Scrum Master III Expert-level Scrum mastery
- SPS - Scaled Professional Scrum Multi-team Scrum with flow
Alternative Paths
- PAL-I - Professional Agile Leadership I Leadership in Agile transformations
- PAL-EBM - Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management Advanced metrics and value measurement
- PSD-I - Professional Scrum Developer I Technical practices with flow
- SPS - Scaled Professional Scrum Kanban at scale
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2021-01-01
Updates
- Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams 2021 Edition Current exam based on this version • Release date: 2021-01-01
- Flow Metrics Standards Current Core exam content on four flow metrics • Release date: 2021-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Scrum Masters and Product Owners.
- Understanding of Scrum framework (PSM I level knowledge)
- Experience working in Scrum Teams
- Familiarity with Kanban concepts
- Reading the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams
- Reading the Scrum Guide
- Passing the Scrum Open assessment