Professional Agile Leadership, or PAL I, is a certification that validates candidates as leaders in Agile practices and leadership skills. The PAL I exam is conducted and recognized by Scrum.org. The exam is considered challenging as it presents scenarios faced by experienced Agile practitioners, which is why it is most often taken by leaders in Agile: professionals who have experience implementing Agile methodologies, working with and leading Agile teams, and coaching Agile. This is however not a requirement. Candidates who pass PAL I receive a certificate issued by Scrum.org and a badge that can be displayed. Here, we explain the prerequisites to attending and passing the PAL I certification training and exam.
Prerequisites to Attend PAL I Training
There are no prerequisites to attend a PAL I training program. Any candidate looking to prepare for the PAL I exam and pass it in order to master Agile further and progress in their field can attend the training program.
Prerequisites to Attend PAL 1 Certification Exam
There are no prerequisites defined by Scrum.org to attempt the PAL I examination. Anyone confident in their Agile knowledge can take the examination. However, the PAL I exam is challenging and Scrum.org highly recommends attending a PAL I certification training program provided by an accredited training center.
Passing the PAL I Certification Exam
In order to clear the PAL I assessment, Scrum.org suggests taking the following steps:
- Study the topics presented in the Agile Leader Learning Path.
- Familiarize yourself with topics in the Scrum Guide.
- Attend a PAL I certification training.
- Test yourself with the free Agile Leadership Open assessment.
These are however suggestions and not prerequisites to attending the PAL I examination.
