Agile & Scrum certifications: which do job ads name?Job-ad data: October 2026 · Editor: Elena Marsh · Updated October 6, 2026SAFe is the most named: 22% of scrum master job ads in the United States.Agile & Scrum: our 5 articles in this field, each with a one-line summary.Articles in this fieldWhich Scrum master certifications are worth it?Scrum master certifications compared: the CSM appears in 22% of the ads for US Scrum masters (October 2026). Fees, exams, renewal and which to pick.→Is the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) worth it in 2026?Yes, if your target ads ask for it: "certified scrum master" is in 22% of the ads for US Scrum masters (October 2026, Adzuna). The course costs $250 to $2,495.→Best certification for a Scrum master: what job ads name in each countryThe CSM appears in 22% of the ads for US Scrum masters (October 2026, Adzuna). Which certification job ads name in 10 countries, and whether you need one.→Is the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM 1) worth it in 2026?Yes, if ads accept it: "professional scrum master" is in 12% of the ads for US Scrum masters (October 2026, Adzuna). The exam costs $200 per attempt.→PSM 1 vs CSM: which Scrum master certification should you take?Of 946 US Scrum-master ads in October 2026, 210 named the CSM and 112 the PSM. The CSM needs a course; the PSM I is a $200 exam.→Show the numbersAgile & Scrum: the certifications job ads name most in the United States. Share of job ads that name each item. Source: Adzuna job ads, October 2026.ItemRoleAdsShare of adsSAFeRoleScrum MasterAds946Share of ads22%CSMRoleScrum MasterAds946Share of ads22%Scrum MasterRoleScrum MasterAds946Share of ads16%PSMRoleScrum MasterAds946Share of ads12%What do scrum master job ads ask for?Instant answer from October 2026 job ads. No email needed.CountryUnited StatesUnited KingdomIndiaFranceGermanyCertificates namedSAFe22%CSM22%PMI-ACP19%Scrum Master16%PSM12%Skills asked forJira65%Kanban32%Source: Adzuna job ads, October 2026.RelatedRankingsCertifications with the most demand in US job ads, job by job→
