Scrum Master is a type of certification that is for people with knowledge and experience of Agile techniques like kanban, statistical techniques, etc. The certification, tests, and allied management are headed by the Scrum alliances. Scrum Alliance certifications are a category of certifications that certify a candidate as capable of handling tasks based on principles of Agile. These include a range of certificates that include foundation levels, advanced levels, and professional level certificates like - CSM, A – CSM, CSP – SM, CSPO, CSD, etc.
These certificates have been divided into 3 different categories: -
Scrum Master Track: - it consists of certificates like CSM Certification, A-CSM, etc.
Product owner track: - It includes CSPO, A – CSPO, etc.
Developer track: - it includes CSD, etc.
These are generally valid for a period of two years, at the end of which the individual is expected to deposit the renewal fees or take the test again.