making sense of agile certifications
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Why do you value certifications?
Careeradvancement
Requirementforjob
Proofofyourknowledge
Seekingnewknowledge(certisby-product)
A B
D C
CostperCertification:
$495.00– $3,000.00
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AgileMethodologiesandFrameworks
SAFe
Scrumban
XPScrum
Kanban
RUP
Lean
Crystal
AgileUmbrella
Source: 2016 The State of Agile Development Survey
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AGILE
SCRUMMASTER/TEAMCOACH
TEAMMEMBER(DEVELOPER,TESTER,BA)
PRODUCTOWNERAGILELEADER
AGILETRAINER
ENTERPRISECOACH
NewandShiftingRoles
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Use your money wisely
Follow a path to mastery!
"Certifications are just a way to establish a baseline,” Daniel Gullo
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FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL EXPERT
FACTS:Methodology:ScrumOnly
• FundamentalsCertificationsrequiresclassestaughtbyCST
• CECcanrecommendcoacheesforcertification
• CSMrequiresasimpleexam
• CSPrequiresprovenexperienceandeducationunits(SEUs)
• CTCandCECrequiresrigorousapplicationandinterviewprocess
• CSTrequiresrigorousapplication,interviewprocessandaccreditationoftrainingmaterialCSMismostcommonAgilecertification
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FACTS:Methodology:ScrumOnly
• Certificationsbasedonassessments–trainingclassisoptional
• ExpertlevelcertificationsforScrumMaster
• PST(ProfessionalScrumTrainers)usestandardmaterialforthecourses.Achievedthroughrigorousapplicationandtrainthetrainerprocess
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FUNDAMENTALS
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERT
www.icagile.org
FACTS:MethodologyAgnostic
• 8Tracks:• AgileCoaching• ValueManagement• AgileEngineering• AgileTesting•DevOps•DeliveryManagement• BusinessAgility• EnterpriseAgileCoaching
• Eachtrackhasprofessional,expertandmasterlevelcertifications
• CoursematerialiscompetencybasedandmustbecertifiedbyICAgile
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AgileCertifiedPractitioner2000hoursofgeneralprojectexperienceorPMPorPgMP1500hoursworkingonAgileprojectteams21contacthoursoftraininginAgilepractices3HourExam+Fee
ProfessionalBusinessAnalyst7500hoursofbusinessanalysisexperience2000hoursworkingonprojectteams35hourseducationinbusinessanalysis
4hourexam+Fee
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FACTS:MethodologyAgnostic
• Certificationsbasedondetailedexam
• Singlelevelofcertification(Professional)
•NeedPDUstoretaincertification
• ExamaccreditedbyPMI
• Exampreparationtrainersshouldholdcertification.MaterialusedbytrainersisnotaccreditedbyPMI.
ScaledAgileCertifications
SAFeAgilist SAFeProgramConsultant4.0
SAFePractitioner
SAFeProgramConsultantTrainer4.0
SAFeProductManager/
ProductOwner
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SAFeAdvancedScrumMaster
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ScaledAgileCertifications
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Role: Scrum Master (Certification path to Mastery)
Fundamentals Professional Expert Master
ScrumAlliance CSM CSP CTC/CEC/CST
Scrum.org PSM1 PSM11 PSM111
PMI PMI-ACP
ICAgile ICP ICP-ATF(Facilitation)ICP-ACC(Coaching) ICE– AC(Coaching) ICM(Expertise in
multipledisciplines)
SCALING
SAFe SASM
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Role: Product Owner (Certification path to Mastery)
Fundamentals Professional Expert Master
Scrum Alliance CSPO CSP
Scrum.org PSO 1 PSPO 11
PMI PMI-ACP
ICAgile ICPICP-BVA (Business Value)ICP-PFM (portfolio mgmt)
ICE-VM (Value Mgmt)
ICM (Expertise in multiple disciplines)
SCALINGSAFe PMPO
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Role: Team Member (Certification path to Mastery)
Fundamentals Professional Expert Master
Scrum Alliance CSD CSP
Scrum.org PSD 1
PMI PMI-PBA (BAnalyst) PMI-ACP
ICAgile ICPICP-PRG (programming)ICP-ASD (SW Design)ICP-TST (testing)ICP-ATA (automation)
ICE-DV (Development)ICE-AT (Testing)
ICM (Expertise in multiple disciplines)
SCALING - ALLSAFe SA SP SPC / SPCT
LeSS Certified LeSSPractitioner Certified LeSS Trainer
Scrum.org NEXUS Open SPS
ScrumInc S@S CertifiedPractitioner
DAD Certified Disciplined Agilist Certified Disciplined Agile Practitioner
Certified Disciplined Agile Coach
Alternate Paths to Mastery and advancement
• Designyourownpathtomasterythroughbooks,competencytrainingandexperience
Focusonbuildingcompetency
• Thereisnobetterwaytogetintoanewjobthanresultsofyourownwork!
Dogoodwork- referrals
• Blog,createvideos/webinars/postyourslidedecks• Speakatconferences• Participateinthelocalcommunity
Letpeopleknowyourwork inthepublicforum
• Connectwithpeoplewhowillvouchforyou
Buildrelationships
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First there was CSM (Certified Scrum Master) and all seemed well
There was a clear choice as far as student or hiring manager could tell
But then came CSPO, CSD and CSP
And more confusing equivalents starting with P
And just when you thought, well I think I can decode that
There came more wearing the SCRUMStudy, PMI or ICAgile hat
Scaling Agile has further muddied the waters
SAFe, LeSS, NEXUS etc. have their own scaling certifications and more Scrum certification daughters
I know what you are asking, there could not possibly be more?
The answer is yes - CTC, CEC, CST, CAL... just add to the score.
Time to make sense of these Agile Certifications?
- that’s true.
Tell me, what makes sense for you?
For me, while certifications can offer a key.
I must take charge of my own journey to Mastery!
Anjali LeonAgile Coach, Instructor and Consultant
Pragmatic Project Leadership, LLCEmail: [email protected]
@anjalileon
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