Professional Scrum Master I in Dublin
Validates knowledge of the Scrum framework and ability to apply it in real-world agile environments as a Scrum Master.
What is Professional Scrum Master I?
The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) is an entry-level Scrum certification offered by Scrum.org, designed to validate your understanding of the Scrum framework, its rules, and how to apply it effectively as a Scrum Master. Unlike training-based credentials, the PSM I requires no prerequisite course — you pass on knowledge alone. In Dublin, where multinational tech companies, financial services firms, and fast-growing startups have made agile delivery the default operating model, PSM I holders are in consistent demand. Whether you're transitioning into a Scrum Master role or formalising existing experience, this certification signals credibility to Dublin's competitive hiring market.
At a $200 exam fee and no mandatory training costs, the PSM I is one of the highest-ROI certifications available to Dublin-based professionals. With the average IT salary in Dublin sitting around $78,000 per year, a certified Scrum Master can expect to push that figure to roughly $87,000 — a $9,000 annual uplift that recoups the exam cost within the first week of employment. Dublin's concentration of European headquarters for companies like Google, Meta, and LinkedIn means Scrum roles are plentiful and well-compensated. The three-year renewal cycle also keeps ongoing costs minimal, making this a straightforward financial decision for anyone working in or entering agile environments in Dublin.
Exam details
Prerequisites: None required
12-week study plan
Exam tips
Always answer from the Scrum Guide's perspective, not from your own workplace experience — Scrum.org tests the framework as written, and real-world adaptations will lead you to wrong answers
When a question describes a Scrum Master intervening, directing, or telling the team what to do, that answer is almost always wrong — the Scrum Master serves, coaches, and facilitates
The 2020 Scrum Guide removed the concept of the 'Development Team' as a sub-group — Developers are now directly part of the Scrum Team; questions using old terminology are traps
Pay close attention to Sprint length and event timeboxes — the Scrum Guide specifies maximums, not fixed durations, and confusing these is a common source of errors on PSM I
Do not rush the 60-minute window — flag uncertain questions and return to them; many candidates finish early and miss recoverable marks by not reviewing flagged items before submitting