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Scrum.org · expert
PSM IIIScrum.org Professional Scrum Master III
Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master III
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Scrum.orgPSM III
› Cost
Exam fee
PSM III$200
Exam fee
$200
Annual maintenance fee
PSM III—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
PSM III$200
3-year cost of ownership
$200
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
PSM III—
Pass mark
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Retake policy
PSM III—
Retake policy
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Study time
PSM III—
Study time
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Validity
PSM III—
Validity
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CPE / yr
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
PSM III—
Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
PSM III—
Range
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Median
PSM III—
Median
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Premium %
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Role context
PSM III—
Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
PSM III8.0
Schema quality
8.0
Practice evidence
PSM III7.0
Practice evidence
7.0
Maintenance
PSM III7.5
Maintenance
7.5
Market recognition
PSM III6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
PSM III7.3
Average
7.3
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
PSM IIIGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
PSM III—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
PSM III—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
PSM III—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
PSM III—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A18Security Leadership
PSM III● core
A18Security Leadership
● core
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