How much does PSM I cost? Price, eligibility and renewal
US$200 per attempt, paid once, directly to Scrum.org. No course is required, there is no prerequisite, and the certification lasts for life with no renewal fee.
| Price | US$200 per attempt |
|---|---|
| Required course | No |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Exam password validity | No expiry date, valid for one attempt |
| Renewal | None: lifetime certification, no annual fee |
What you actually pay
Each attempt costs US$200. The assessment password does not expire, so you can buy it and start when you are ready, with no slot to book. But it is good for one attempt only — failing means buying another.
The real financial risk is failing: at an 85% pass mark, 68 of 80, a candidate scoring 80% in practice is likely to pay twice. Practising until you clear the mark comfortably under real conditions costs less than a second attempt.
Who can sit PSM I?
Anyone. Scrum.org requires neither a course nor a prerequisite: you buy the assessment and take it online when you choose. An official course can help, but it is not a condition.
And afterwards?
The certification does not expire and carries no annual fee, unlike PeopleCert (ITIL, PRINCE2) and Scaled Agile (SAFe) certifications, which renew.
What the other exams cost
Source: Scrum.org’s official PSM I page, checked on 26 September 2026.