Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®)

Premium Advanced Scrum Master Certification (U.S. & Canada)

Delivered by Edunx Learning

 

Quick Reference Card

 

Body	Scrum Alliance
Category	Agile
Sub-Category	Scrum Master / Advanced
Level	Advanced
Status	Active
Delivery Method	Live 14-hour course with Certified Scrum Trainer® or Educator + experience validation
Exam Format	Course-based assessment + experience validation by Scrum Alliance
Course + Exam Cost (US)	$795 – $1,795 depending on Authorized Training Partner
PDU Renewal	30 SEUs every 2 years + $175 USD renewal fee
Validity	2 years (renewable)

 

Advanced Scrum Masters Move From Team-Level to Multi-Team Pay Bands

In the U.S. and Canadian job markets, it’s common to see:

• S. A-CSM holders earn $125,000 – $165,000
• Senior Scrum Masters with A-CSM cross $180K+
• CSM-only holders often plateau without the advanced credential

What creates the salary gap?

• A-CSM is the formal step from team-level Scrum to multi-team coaching.
• Required experience validation gives it stronger market signal than CSM alone.
• Cleanest stepping stone toward CSP-SM and CTC career tracks.

 

This Is Premium Training — Not ‘Costly Training’

Edunx Learning is not a low-cost provider — and that is intentional.

Cheap programs sell content. Premium programs deliver outcomes.

Premium training saves time, avoids mistakes, and reduces career risk — so you get certified and move into higher-value roles faster.

 

What Is A-CSM® and Why It Is the Senior Scrum Master Step

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®) is Scrum Alliance’s advanced credential for experienced Scrum Masters. It validates 12+ months of applied Scrum Master experience plus completion of an advanced trainer-led course.

It signals senior Scrum capability — handling cross-team coordination, advanced facilitation, and organizational impediments — and is the prerequisite to CSP-SM.

Translation: A-CSM is the formal step from foundational Scrum Master to senior practitioner.

 

Why This Credential Matters

• Standardization: Scrum Alliance advanced credential.
• Credibility: experience validated by Scrum Alliance, not just course attendance.
• Career Bridge: prerequisite for CSP-SM and major coach tracks.
• S. Market Fit: signals senior Scrum Master capability.

 

Who Provides This Certification

A-CSM® is issued by Scrum Alliance after experience validation and course completion.

Edunx Learning partners with Certified Scrum Trainers and provides experience documentation coaching plus U.S./Canada-context advanced facilitation labs.

 

Why Employers Demand This Credential (USA & Canada)

• S. Fortune 500 transformation programs prefer A-CSM for senior Scrum Master roles.
• Consulting firms (Accenture, Deloitte) staff client engagements with A-CSM holders.
• Federal agencies recognize A-CSM under DoD COOL.
• Stackable with CSP-SM, PMI-ACP, and SAFe ASM for premium roles.

 

The Truth About the Job Market (USA & Canada)

Many candidates say the market is low. The accurate truth: the market is not low — it is filtered.

Recruiters use ATS filters. Certifications affect shortlisting. Strong experience without standardized proof often gets ignored. That is why credentialed professionals move faster into better pay bands.

 

Our Belief & Mission

“Great professionals are made through guided learning, not guesswork.”

Our mission: Personalized guidance. Transparent process management. Career-focused training. So you achieve certification with confidence.

 

Program Fee & Flexible Payment Options

Total Program Fee: $1,795 USD

⚠️ Edunx Learning bundle includes the 14-hour advanced course and experience validation coaching. Scrum Alliance fees and annual membership are paid directly.

Payment Options:

• Option 1: $399 to enroll + $1,396 after course completion
• Option 2: PayPal Pay Later — pay over 6 months (0% interest for eligible users)

 

Why Professionals Trust Edunx Learning

Edunx LLC is a U.S.-registered education and consulting firm based in Austin, Texas, serving clients across the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.

We have guided 5,000+ professionals from companies such as Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, and Wells Fargo in achieving global certifications and advancing their careers.

We also collaborate with global training partners including Simplilearn, Edureka, and KnowledgeHut.

Our vision: To make global certification journeys effortless, ethical, and impactful.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need 12 months of full-time Scrum Master experience?

A: Yes — within the last 5 years. Hybrid roles count if Scrum Master accountabilities were significant.

Q: Is there an exam?

A: Course-based assessment plus experience validation by Scrum Alliance — no separate timed exam.

Q: Is A-CSM required before CSP-SM?

A: Yes.

Q: How long is A-CSM valid?

A: 2 years. Renewal requires 30 SEUs and a $175 USD fee paid to Scrum Alliance.

Q: Does the program include Scrum Alliance fees?

A: The bundle covers the course. Membership and renewal fees are paid directly.

 

Final Call to Action

If you want stability, premium career growth, leadership credibility, and a guided, stress-free certification journey — this is your next step.

✅ Book your A-CSM consultation with Edunx Learning