H2: FAQs 1. How will getting the SMC® credential help my career? SMC® is a sought after credential for managing projects that follow agile methodology. This certification provides the required credential which confirms that you have good understanding of Scrum and how it can be applied in organizations. The certification will certainly help you do your job better and definitely boost your earning potential. 2. Are PMP®and SMC® certifications related? Both PMP® and SMC® are certifications in the Project Management domain, but are not related. PMP® certification is administered by Project Management Institute (PMI) and SMC® is administered by Scrum Alliance. Both PMP® and SMC® are reputed credentials and the decision to attempt one certification …show more content…
3. Is SMC® applicable to IT (Information Technology) managers only? Though agile principles are generic and applicable in multiple industries and scenarios, the application of Scrum is direct fit in software and hence is mostly popular in software development projects. 4. What are the prerequisites for appearing in the SMC® exam? There are no specific pre-requisites for appearing for the Scrum Master Certification® exam. However it is preferable that you are Scrum Developer Certified (SDC®) which is an entry level certification for team members working in projects that followagile methodology. 5. How long should I prepare for successfully clearing the Scrum Master Certification® certification exam? If you follow this training fully and with some dedicated self-study, you will be ready to appear for the Scrum Master Certification® credential exam by the end of the online training. 6. Where can I appear for the SMC® certification exam? The candidate must attend two days training program by a SCRUMstudy Authorized Training Partner, post which they can attempt the certification examination