Certified Scrum Developer® (CSD®)

Premium Scrum Developer Engineering Certification (U.S. & Canada)

Delivered by Edunx Learning

 

Quick Reference Card

 

Body	Scrum Alliance
Category	Agile
Sub-Category	Developer / Engineering
Level	Foundational
Status	Active
Delivery Method	Live or blended 5-day course with Certified Scrum Trainer® or REP — assessment included
Exam Format	Course-based assessment; no separate exam
Course + Exam Cost (US)	$1,495 – $2,495 depending on Authorized Training Partner
PDU Renewal	20 SEUs every 2 years + $100 USD renewal fee
Validity	2 years (renewable)

 

Engineers Who Speak Scrum Move Faster Into Senior and Tech-Lead Roles

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

• S. CSD-credentialed engineers earn $115,000 – $165,000
• Senior Engineers / Tech Leads with CSD cross $175K+
• Engineers without team-process credentials are filtered out of senior agile-team roles

What creates the salary gap?

• Most engineers know how to code; few prove they can build inside a high-functioning Scrum team.
• CSD validates engineering practices that Scrum teams actually need (TDD, refactoring, CI/CD, pairing).
• Pairs naturally with CSM and Microsoft / AWS engineering certs.

 

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 CSD® and Why It Validates the Engineer Who Builds in Scrum

Certified Scrum Developer® (CSD®) is Scrum Alliance’s credential for software engineers building products inside Scrum teams. It validates engineering practices — TDD, refactoring, continuous integration, pair programming — alongside Scrum framework fluency.

It is delivered as a 5-day course (or equivalent blended format) by a Certified Scrum Trainer® or Registered Education Provider (REP®).

Translation: CSD is the credential that proves you are not just an engineer — you are an engineer who lifts the entire Scrum team’s delivery.

 

Why This Credential Matters

• Standardization: Scrum Alliance’s developer-focused credential.
• Credibility: live engineering-practice-led format.
• Career Bridge: foundation for senior engineering and architect roles.
• Stackable: works with vendor cloud and DevOps certs.

 

Who Provides This Certification

CSD® is issued by Scrum Alliance. The credential is course-based, with the assessment integrated into the course.

Edunx Learning partners with REPs and Certified Scrum Trainers and provides U.S./Canada-context coaching plus engineering-practice labs.

 

Why Employers Demand This Credential (USA & Canada)

• S. tech companies (Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Adobe) reward engineering credentials for senior pay bands.
• Consulting and product engineering firms (ThoughtWorks, EPAM, Globant) value CSD for delivery-team strength.
• Combines naturally with AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, and Kubernetes engineering certs.

 

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: $1,995 USD

⚠️ Edunx Learning bundle includes the 5-day course and assessment. Annual Scrum Alliance membership and renewal fees are paid directly.

Payment Options:

• Option 1: $499 to enroll + $1,496 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: Is CSD only for back-end developers?

A: No. Front-end, mobile, full-stack, QA, and DevOps engineers all benefit.

Q: Do I need CSM before CSD?

A: No. They are independent foundational credentials.

Q: Is the assessment hard?

A: It is course-based and applied — not a heavy theoretical exam.

Q: Should I pair CSD with cloud certs?

A: Yes — AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Azure Developer, or Kubernetes certs combine well.

Q: Does the program include Scrum Alliance fees?

A: The bundle includes the course. Annual 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 CSD consultation with Edunx Learning