Yes, there is. The Scrum Alliance conduct an online international examination that you need to pass in order to be awarded the Certified Scrum Master credential.  

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Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile Centre managing partner, John McFadyen, walks you through what you can do with a Certified Scrum Master credential. 

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The rapid growth and adoption of 'Agile' frameworks around the world has created many opportunities for Scrum Masters. John McFadyen walks us through your earning potential as a Scrum Master.  

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Yes, they can. It can be tough to be both Scrum Master as well as a boss so John McFadyen explains why he thinks it's best that a Scrum Master is not a line manager for the people within their Scrum Team.  

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It depends on what you define as 'lead' but yes, you will be able to be a product owner in a Scrum Team. John McFadyen explains more.  

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John McFadyen walks us through Scrum Master progression. From entry-level Scrum Master through to Agile Coach and Enterprise coach.  

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In essence, they are someone who has attended and passed a Certified Scrum Product course via the Scrum Alliance. John McFadyen explains more.  

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Yes, we do have a recommended reading list for Scrum Masters. John McFadyen has created both book reviews as well as a recommended reading list for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches.  

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If you are in a position to do both courses, we would recommend that you do. John McFadyen walks us through which course is better suited to which role and how you can get the most out of your training.  

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SEUs are Scrum Education Units. John McFadyen explains how the Scrum Alliance award these units and how you can use them to further your career or apply for new opportunities.  

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