Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.
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PSM I is recognized by the industry as a certification that demonstrates a fundamental level of Scrum mastery. As a PSM I certification holder, you have proven that you understand Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide and how to apply Scrum in Scrum Teams. PSM I holders have a consistent terminolog…
Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in Scrum certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your Scrum certification.
The Professional Scrum Master™ II (PSM II) certification validates your ability as a Scrum Master to apply the Scrum framework, support Scrum Teams and solve complex problems in the real world. When attempting the PSM II, you should have advanced Scrum knowledge and in-depth Scrum Master experience…
The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I) certification validates your knowledge of the Scrum framework and your ability to support and enable value creation and delivery. Earning PSPO I shows your understanding of how to bridge the gap between strategy and agile product management in order …
This program has a strong emphasis on applied learning and includes a series of hands-on activities. You’ll take the theory and skills you’ve learned and apply them to real-world scenarios. You will build a SWOT analysis, research the software engineering role, analyze DevOps scenarios, and create …
This course is designed to help Scrum beginners learn the foundational knowledge to become proficient with Agile Scrum. Throughout the course, learners will explore User Stories and how they are prioritized in Agile, Velocity, Backlog Refinement, and Market Actions. Learners will also learn about d…
Consider joining a workshop specialized in Scrum. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your Scrum certification.
The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II (PSPO II) certification validates your understanding of advanced Professional Scrum Product Ownership, the Scrum framework and delivering valuable products. When taking PSPO II, you should have experience as a Product Owner and a strong understanding of th…
The Professional Scrum Master™ III (PSM III) certification validates your deep understanding of how to apply Scrum, Scrum practices, and the Scrum Values. PSM III tests your ability as a Scrum Master in a variety of complex team and organizational situations. Earning the PSM III requires a very hig…
This course is designed to help Scrum beginners become more proficient with Agile Scrum. This course explores layering other Agile methodologies on top of Scrum. This is the fourth course in the Certified Scrum Master specialization. We recommend completing the first three courses before beginning…
In this Specialization, you'll learn about managing tasks and events within a Sprint, Scrum terminology and roles, Scrum reporting, and managing risks. We'll discuss Story Points and User Stories, scaling Scrum, Continuous Integration, test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior Driven Development …
The Professional Scrum Product Owner™ III (PSPO III) certification validates your ability to apply the Scrum framework to solve complex problems and deliver valuable products in the real world. Anyone attempting the PSPO III should have extensive Scrum and Product Owner experience. Earning PSPO III…
Scrum is a process framework for managing work on complex products, involving a Scrum team, roles, events, artifacts, and rules. This course teaches the principles of Agile and Scrum, focusing on global implementation. You will learn to complete projects efficiently, eliminate risks, and stay flexi…
This course is designed to help Scrum beginners review knowledge in order to prepare to take the Scrum Master Certification Exam. We will review several of the Scrum Methodologies and the Sprint process as well as complete several exercises and discussions. This is a standalone course, however we …
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Sr. Software Engineering Leader at Amazon
Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Warner Music Group
Web API Integrations Engineer at ClickFunnels
Lead Software Engineer at Sytner
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