- Everything you need to know about PSM I
- Follow these steps to pass first try
- Useful tools and resources that work
1. Get a baseline with a PSM I quiz
Want to take the PSM I™ exam, but not sure if you will pass?
Take a 10-minute quiz with a few sample PSM I™ practice questions to see where you stand.
Takes 10 min
If you’ve aced the quiz, move onto the second step.
2. Learn about the PSM I exam structure
Now that you know you have a good foundational knowledge of Scrum, what does the exam actually entail?
Here we break down the tactics and strategies to passing the PSM I including question types and categories, things missing from the Scrum guide, time management, and much more.
Takes 12 min
Now that you’ve understood the exam holistically, move onto step 3.
3. Take our comprehensive PSM I practice exams
We now know we need a minimum of 85% passing score – answering at least 68 out of 80 questions correctly, within 60 minutes.
There’s no shortcut here. Answer the 400+ practice questions and take the simulated exams. Rinse and repeat.
Your goal is to get 100% four times in a row in the allocated time.
Takes 2-3 hours
Are you done? Now you’re ready to move onto step 4.
4. Download and study the PSM I cheatsheet
The PSM I exam is open book, which means you can bring any material for reference.
Make sure you print out HeyScrum’s PSM I Cheatsheet to quickly refer back to when approaching difficult questions.
Takes 10-20 min
Printed? There’s one more thing you need…
5. Print the PSM I bookmarking tool
60 minutes isn’t long. To make sure you’re properly managing your time and prioritizing questions, we recommend printing our MusCoNi — the PSM I bookmarking method.
Takes 1 minute
Ready for the big day?
6. Pass your PSM I exam and get certified !
Now you’re fully prepped, the only thing to do is take the exam.
Takes 60 min
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
