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## Scrum Master (Certified ScrumMaster - CSM)

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1. **Full official name**: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
2. **Issuing body/organization**: Scrum Alliance.
3. **Exam cost in USD**: $1,000-1,400 including 2-day training; exam $25 retake.
4. **Prerequisite requirements (education + experience)**: 14-hour training course; no experience required.
5. **Typical preparation time**: 2 days training + self-study.
6. **Renewal cycle (years) and renewal requirements (PDUs/CPEs etc)**: 2 years; 20 SEUs (Scrum Education Units).
7. **Is it recognized by UAE MOHRE? By Saudi HRSD?**: Valued in UAE project management; recognized by Saudi HRSD for agile roles.
8. **Where can you take the exam in the GCC? (testing centers/online)**: Online proctored post-training; trainers in Dubai, Riyadh.
9. **Estimated salary premium for holders in the GCC**: 15-25% premium, e.g., AED 280,000-400,000 for agile roles in UAE.
10. **Top 3 related/complementary certifications**: PSM I (Scrum.org), SAFe Agilist, PMP.