Study Plan

AHere's a focused and beginner-friendly 2-week study plan for the PSM I (Professional Scrum Master Level 1) certification by Scrum.org, including official and free study resources.

🌀 Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) – 2-Week Study Plan

Master Scrum. Lead Teams. Get Certified.

Perfect for Scrum beginners or those with some agile experience. This plan helps you fully prepare for the exam with structure, links, and confidence.

📚 Free Resources You’ll Use

1. 📘 Scrum Guide (2020) — the core exam material
   🔗 https://scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html
   
   

2. 🧠 PSM I Open Assessment (Free Practice Test)
   🔗 https://www.scrum.org/open-assessments/scrum-open
   
   

3. 📄 PSM Exam Topics Outline
   🔗 https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-master-certification
   
   

4. 📺 YouTube PSM I Crash Course (Scrum.org & Others)
   🔗 Scrum Training Series (YouTube)
   
   

5. 📓 Scrum Glossary
   🔗 https://www.scrum.org/resources/scrum-glossary
   
   

🗓️ WEEK 1 – Understand Scrum Core

Day 1-2: Scrum Overview + Empiricism

• Read the Scrum Guide (at least twice slowly)
  
  

• Focus: Scrum Theory (Empiricism, Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation)
  
  

• Watch: Intro to Scrum video
  
  

• Write key notes on 3 pillars and 5 Scrum values
  
  

Day 3-4: Scrum Roles

• Deep dive into:
  
  

  • Scrum Master
    
    

  • Product Owner
    
    

  • Developers
    
    

• Understand accountabilities, not just job titles
  
  

• Quiz yourself using terms from the Scrum Glossary
  
  

Day 5-6: Scrum Events

• Focus on: Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective
  
  

• Know the timeboxes, goals, and who participates
  
  

• Practice sample questions
  
  

Day 7: Recap + Take 1st Open Assessment

• 🔗 https://www.scrum.org/open-assessments/scrum-open
  
  

• Aim for 85%+
  
  

• Review incorrect answers using the Scrum Guide
  
  

🗓️ WEEK 2 – Strengthen & Practice

Day 8-9: Scrum Artifacts & Commitments

• Product Backlog → Product Goal
  
  

• Sprint Backlog → Sprint Goal
  
  

• Increment → Definition of Done
  
  

• Match each artifact to its commitment
  
  

Day 10: Scrum in Action

• Read common Scrum scenarios and anti-patterns
  
  

• Learn how the Scrum Master serves the team, PO, and org
  
  

• Watch: “PSM I Sample Questions Explained” videos
  
  

Day 11-12: Full Practice Mode

• Take the Scrum Open multiple times
  
  

• Try also: 🔗 Product Owner Open Assessment
  🔗 Agile Leadership Assessment
  
  

Day 13: Final Review

• Skim through Scrum Guide
  
  

• Review missed questions + definitions
  
  

• Quiz yourself with flashcards or create your own Q&A sheet
  
  

Day 14: Exam Day 🎯

• 60 minutes
  
  

• 80 multiple-choice questions
  
  

• Passing score: 85%
  
  

• Take the exam online from Scrum.org:
  🔗 https://www.scrum.org/professional-scrum-master-i-certification
  
  

💡 Pro Tips

• Don't memorize, understand why each answer is correct
  
  

• The exam uses clear language directly from the Scrum Guide
  
  

• Watch out for distractors in scenario questions
  
  

• Be calm — you’ve got this!