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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Scrum
Exam Format
90 min
30
85%
Advanced
Registration
$250 USD
Online - Scrum.org Platform
English
Validity
Lifetime - no renewal required
Not required - lifetime certification
PSM-II Exam Topics and Domains
PSM-II is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Leadership, Product Management, Scrum Artifacts, Scrum Framework, and more.
1
Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework
25%
Empiricism and Scrum Theory
Empirical Process ControlScrum Values
- Apply Scrum theory to solve complex problems
- Use empiricism to guide the Scrum Team
- Demonstrate how Scrum Values improve team effectiveness
Scrum Team Dynamics
Self-Managing TeamsScrum Accountabilities
- Support effective self-management
- Coach teams on accountability
- Resolve team dynamics issues
Scrum Events
Sprint Planning and Sprint GoalSprint Review and Retrospective
- Facilitate effective Scrum events
- Coach teams on event purpose and outcomes
- Ensure events drive empiricism
Scrum Artifacts and Commitments
Product Backlog and Product GoalDefinition of Done
- Coach teams on artifact transparency
- Support commitment achievement
- Ensure artifact effectiveness
2
Developing People and Teams
25%
Facilitation Skills
Facilitation TechniquesMeeting Effectiveness
- Master advanced facilitation techniques
- Create psychological safety
- Drive effective team decisions
Coaching and Mentoring
Coaching StancesTeam Development
- Apply professional coaching techniques
- Support individual and team growth
- Build team capability
Leadership Styles
Servant LeadershipSituational Leadership
- Master servant leadership principles
- Adapt leadership to context
- Develop team leadership capacity
3
Managing Products with Agility
15%
Product Backlog Management
Value OptimizationRefinement Practices
- Support Product Owner effectiveness
- Facilitate value optimization
- Coach on product management practices
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder CollaborationCustomer Focus
- Improve stakeholder collaboration
- Support customer-centric development
- Facilitate effective feedback loops
4
Developing and Delivering Products Professionally
15%
Technical Excellence
Technical PracticesRisk Management
- Support technical excellence
- Facilitate technical risk management
- Coach on professional practices
Continuous Delivery
Release Management
- Support continuous delivery practices
- Facilitate release planning
- Enable frequent delivery
5
Evolving the Agile Organization
20%
Organizational Change
Change ManagementScaling Considerations
- Lead organizational change
- Support agile transformation
- Address systemic impediments
Organizational Culture
Culture DevelopmentManagement Collaboration
- Influence organizational culture
- Coach organizational leadership
- Build organizational agility
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PSM-II earns the Professional Scrum Master II certification. It sits in the Scrum Master track.
Next Level Options
PSM-III - Professional Scrum Master III Expert-level certification
Alternative Paths
- PSPO-II - Professional Scrum Product Owner IIComplementary Product Owner skills
- PAL-I - Professional Agile Leadership I Leadership and organizational agility
- PAL-EBM - Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management Metrics and value measurement
- SPS - Scaled Professional Scrum Scaling Scrum across multiple teams
- PSK - Professional Scrum with Kanban Flow optimization and Kanban practices
- PSU - Professional Scrum with User Experience Integrating UX with Scrum
Practice with Precision
The PlanetCert Simulator mirrors the real exam environment with authentic questions and timed pressure.
How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for PSM-II.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-01-01
Updates
- Liberating Structures N/A Heavy emphasis in PSM-II for facilitation techniques • Release date: Ongoing
- Professional Scrum Competencies 2024 Defines the five focus areas tested in PSM-II • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Scrum at Scale Various Scaling considerations included in organizational evolution questions • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
- PSM I certification
- At least one year of Scrum Master experience
- Advanced Scrum knowledge
- In-depth Scrum Master experience