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Gain a practical introduction to the world’s most widely used Agile framework and kickstart your journey as a confident, certified Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I). This focused, career-boosting course equips you with the mindset, tools, and techniques to lead teams, manage change, and deliver value incrementally—skills increasingly sought after across Ireland’s fast-paced tech, finance, and professional services sectors.
Scrum is the most widely adopted Agile methodology worldwide, trusted by organisations to manage evolving, complex projects with greater flexibility and impact.
It empowers teams to break down work into manageable increments, fostering transparency, adaptability, and continuous feedback. This approach is especially valuable in dynamic environments—like Ireland’s innovation-driven economy, where agility and speed are critical to success.
Through this course, you’ll gain a job-ready understanding of Scrum terminology, principles, and practices, taught by experienced, certified practitioners. Whether you’re transitioning into Agile or deepening your project management toolkit, this programme provides the competitive edge you need.
There are now over 700,000 individuals globally holding Professional Scrum Master™ certifications. Earning your PSM I Certification validates your ability to lead Scrum teams effectively and sets you apart in both Irish and international job markets.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
These modules were designed to help you adopt a flexible approach to manage change and generate positive results while growing as a Certified Scrum Master who can successfully accelerate a team to contribute to project success.
There are two certification exams students can take after completing this course:
This examination and certificate are provided by the Institute of Project Management (IPM). It is included in the course fee and takes place four days after the last day of the course. Upon successful completion of the exam, you will achieve the IPM Scrum Certification.
This examination also acts as a preparation for you to take the Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM I) certification exam, which is optional.
PSM I is an industry-recognised certification that demonstrates a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. Completing this exam is optional.
Those who also wish to get this certification need to apply for the exam separately and pay the examination fee directly to Scrum.org ($200 USD per attempt). This exam is not administered by IPM and therefore is not included in the course fee.
Professional Scrum Master™ certifications are globally recognised as evidence of the highest level of knowledge, with more than 671,000 people certified.
Whether you’re working in-house or as a consultant, the Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) Certification equips you to deliver tangible value in today’s evolving global Agile landscape. This course also helps individuals and organisations to:
Curious to learn more? Read our article Scrum: The Ultimate Guide and explore how this framework powers modern Agile teams.
Not sure if this course suits your goals? Schedule a call with an educational adviser for personalised guidance.
This course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.
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Find answers to your questions and everything you need to know about the course.
The course fee includes the IPM Scrum examination and certification fees, access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings and unlimited support from our Student Support team.
The PSM I certification is optional to the course. The examination fees are paid directly to Scrum.org.
Yes, the content of this course is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others – who completed the course successfully.
The course is assessed through a final written examination, which typically takes place four days after the last day of the course. Upon successful completion of this exam, students will receive the IPM Scrum certification.
The PSM I certification is optional to the course. The examination fees are paid directly to Scrum.org.
The course is suitable for individuals from various industry backgrounds and anyone who directly contributes to projects. A foundational understanding of traditional project management tools and processes, and some knowledge of the agile project management approach could be helpful.
IPM Scrum Certification is the Institute’s own unique accreditation that incorporates all the Scrum concepts we believe are the most important for real-life situations.
This certificate is more than just attendance of the course as you need to pass the examination in order to get the certificate. The passing rate is 90%.
Taking an IPM Scrum certification exam also prepares you for the PSM I certification exam.
The examination fee for PSM I is $200 per attempt. For additional information, please visit the official Scrum.org website.
The PSM I assessment is available to anyone who wishes to validate his or her depth of knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application.
However, the assessment is difficult (85% passing score); which is why preparation is required to achieve a passing score. By attending this training, you will get the practice you need to succeed and acquire not only the PSM I certification, but also the IPM Scrum Certification.
This course curriculum is designed by industry-experts to help you go forward in your career by getting a comprehensive grasp of the fundamental concepts behind Scrum values, principles and practices, which you can immediately apply to your work. Specialise and gain the confidence to build your project management career with globally recognised credentials.
Classes run over two consecutive days, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Plan to spend some time studying the core material while preparing for the exam. However, as you can appreciate, this is very dependent on each individual’s capability.
A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.
Agile is a “philosophy” encompassing various methodologies and frameworks. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps individuals, teams, and organisations create value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Think of it as a collaborative approach where work is broken down into small, manageable parts, encouraging ongoing experimentation and feedback that fosters learning, improvement, and a steady delivery of value. As an agile framework, Scrum provides a flexible framework that enables teams to easily adapt their workflows by implementing key practices tailored to their specific needs.
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