CSM® Certification Renewal Guide
The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) certification demonstrates your commitment to Agile and Scrum practices. To maintain your certification and remain an active member of the Agile community, you must renew your certification periodically through the Scrum Alliance.
Renewal helps ensure that certified professionals continue learning, developing their skills, and contributing to the Scrum and Agile ecosystem.
Why Renew Your CSM Certification?
Renewing your CSM certification provides several professional and career benefits:
Stay Current with Agile Practices
Agile frameworks and industry practices continue to evolve. Renewal encourages continuous learning and professional growth.
Enhance Career Opportunities
Employers often prefer professionals with active certifications, especially for Agile, Scrum Master, and project management roles.
Access Advanced Certifications
Maintaining an active CSM certification helps professionals pursue advanced credentials such as:
Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM)
Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster (CSP-SM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Expand Your Professional Network
Engage with Agile practitioners worldwide through events, communities, webinars, and conferences.
Demonstrate Ongoing Commitment
Renewal validates that you remain actively involved in Scrum practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
CSM Renewal Requirements
To renew your CSM certification, you must meet the following requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
| Certification Validity | 2 Years |
| Required Renewal Credits | 20 SEUs |
| Renewal Fee | $100 |
| Grace Period | 90 Days |
What Are SEUs?
Scrum Education Units (SEUs) are credits earned through learning, teaching, volunteering, community participation, and professional development activities related to Scrum and Agile.
Generally:
1 Hour of Learning Activity = 1 SEU
Candidates must accumulate 20 SEUs during each certification cycle.
Ways to Earn SEUs
You can earn SEUs through a variety of learning and engagement activities, including:
Participating in Agile and Scrum communities
Attending webinars and workshops
Joining Agile conferences and meetups
Reading Scrum and Agile books
Writing blogs and articles
Watching Scrum-related educational videos
Volunteering in Agile communities
Coaching and mentoring
Completing additional Agile certifications and courses
SEU Categories
Category A: Scrum Alliance Events
Activities include:
Scrum Alliance Global Gatherings
Regional Gatherings
Scrum Coaching Retreats
Scrum Alliance Sponsored Events
Maximum of 8 SEUs can typically be earned per day through event participation.
Category B: Scrum Alliance Courses
Earn SEUs by attending Scrum Alliance courses such as:
CSM
CSPO
A-CSM
A-CSPO
CSP-SM
CAL I
CAL II
Scrum@Scale Practitioner
Training may be instructor-led, online, or self-paced.
Category C: Outside Events
Participate in Agile and project management events offered by other organizations.
Examples include:
Agile conferences
Kanban training
Agile coaching programs
PMI-ACP training
SAFe certification courses
Category D: Volunteering
Share your expertise with the Agile community through:
Public speaking
Community mentoring
Presentations
Agile meetups
Volunteer activities
Category E: Individual Learning
Earn SEUs through self-directed learning activities such as:
Reading Agile books
Writing Scrum-related blogs
Publishing articles
Watching educational videos
Conducting independent research
Category F: Collaborative Learning
Collaborate with Scrum practitioners through:
Study groups
Agile discussions
Peer learning sessions
Knowledge-sharing activities
Professionals can earn up to 15 SEUs through collaborative learning activities.
How to Submit SEUs
Follow these steps to submit your SEUs:
Log in to your Scrum Alliance account.
Open your certification dashboard.
Navigate to Manage SEUs.
Select the appropriate activity category.
Enter activity details and learning hours.
Submit the information.
SEUs will be added to your account upon approval.
How to Renew Your CSM Certification
Once you have earned the required 20 SEUs:
Log in to your Scrum Alliance account.
Access your Certification Dashboard.
Navigate to Renew Certifications.
Select your CSM certification.
Verify your SEU requirements.
Pay the renewal fee.
Submit your renewal request.
After successful payment and verification, your certification validity will be extended.
CSM Renewal Process Flow
Earn 20 SEUs
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Log in to Scrum Alliance Account
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Submit SEU Activities
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Access Certification Dashboard
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Select CSM Renewal
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Pay Renewal Fee ($100)
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Renew Certification for Another 2 Years
Grace Period for Renewal
CSM-certified professionals are provided with a 90-day grace period after certification expiration.
During this period, you can still complete the renewal requirements and reactivate your certification without starting the certification journey again.
