PSPO certification: cost, exam and passing score
PSPO I — Professional Scrum Product Owner I — is Scrum.org’s entry-level Product Owner certification. The test costs US$200 per attempt and has 80 questions in 60 minutes; you need 85% to pass. A course is strongly recommended but not required, and the certification is for life, with no renewal fee.
- Certification
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I), issued by Scrum.orgScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Cost
- US$200 per attempt; a password is valid for one attempt and does not expireScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Questions
- 80Scrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Time limit
- 60 minutesScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Passing score
- 85%Scrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Format
- Multiple choice, multiple answer, true/falseScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Languages
- English, Japanese; Simplified Chinese via scrum.org.cnScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Prerequisites
- None — a course is strongly recommended, not requiredScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
- Validity
- Lifetime, no annual renewal feeScrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026
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What is the PSPO certification?
PSPO stands for Professional Scrum Product Owner, a certification track from Scrum.org. The first level, PSPO I, is what most people mean by “PSPO certification” or “PSPO 1 certification”. Scrum.org says it validates your knowledge of the Scrum framework and your ability to support and enable value creation and delivery.
The Scrum.org PSPO certification is earned by passing a test, not by attending a class. Many of the questions focus on the Product Owner accountabilities described in the Scrum Guide, and some ask you to apply Scrum based on experience. A professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification holder gets a free Credly digital credential, and Scrum.org lets anyone search its list of certification holders to verify a credential.
Above PSPO I sit PSPO II, which Scrum.org calls evidence of an advanced level of Product Ownership knowledge, and PSPO III, for a distinguished level. The PSPO I certification is the foundation for both.
Source: Scrum.org — PSPO I certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
PSPO certification cost
Scrum.org charges US$200 per attempt for the PSPO I test. You receive a password that has no expiry date but is valid for one attempt only, so a second try means buying another password. There is no annual renewal fee afterwards.
The other route to the test is through training. Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Product Owner course includes a free attempt at PSPO I, and if you take the test within 14 days of receiving the password and score below 85%, you get a second attempt at no extra cost. Scrum.org does not publish a course price on the course page; it depends on the class and trainer you choose.
- Test only: US$200 per attempt
- Via a Scrum.org PSPO class: one attempt included, plus a free second attempt under the 14-day rule
- Renewal: none — lifetime certification
Source: Scrum.org — PSPO I certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
PSPO I exam format and passing score
The PSPO I test has 80 questions and a 60-minute time limit, which leaves 45 seconds per question. Question types are multiple choice, multiple answer and true/false. It is available in English and Japanese, and in Simplified Chinese through scrum.org.cn.
The passing score is 85%: with 80 questions, that means at least 68 correct answers. That is a high bar for a short exam, and it leaves little room for guessing — multiple-answer questions in particular need every correct option.
Source: Scrum.org — PSPO I certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
What is on the PSPO I test?
Scrum.org lists three focus areas for PSPO I but publishes no weights for them. Managing products with agility has the longest list of topics, and it is the part most specific to the Product Owner role.
- Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework — empiricism, the Scrum Team, events, artifacts, Done
- Developing People and Teams — self-managing teams
- Managing Products with Agility — forecasting and release planning, product vision, product value, Product Backlog management, business strategy, stakeholders and customers
Source: Scrum.org — PSPO I certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
Do you need a course? PSPO certification training
No. Scrum.org says attendance is not a prerequisite, but a course is strongly recommended, and you can take the test without attending a class.
Scrum.org’s own PSPO certification training is the Professional Scrum Product Owner course, taught by Professional Scrum Trainers using the same materials whoever teaches it. In person it is generally delivered over two consecutive days; virtual classes may be split into more, shorter days, and private classes are available for teams. Attending a two-day course earns 14 PMI PDUs, and passing PSPO I afterwards brings a 40% discount on the PSPO II test.
Source: Scrum.org — Professional Scrum Product Owner training. Checked 10 October 2026.
PSPO practice tests and exam prep
Scrum.org offers free Open Assessments for practice, including the Product Owner Open and the Scrum Open. They carry no fee and no certification, and Scrum.org notes that their questions are not as difficult as the certification test.
For exam prep, that means the Open Assessments are a starting point, not proof that you are ready. Read the Scrum Guide closely, since many questions are based on it, and aim well above 85% in practice so a few difficult questions on the day do not push you below the line.
Source: Scrum.org — Open assessments. Checked 10 October 2026.
PSPO dumps and the Scrum.org standard of conduct
Every PSPO test taker agrees to Scrum.org’s Standard of Conduct for Assessments. It states that you have not received any of the answers to the questions in advance and that you will not share any assessment materials, including your answers, with anyone.
Breaking those rules may lead to your Scrum.org certifications being revoked and your account being disabled. A PSPO dump of supposed real questions is therefore a risk to the certification itself, not a shortcut to it.
Source: Scrum.org — Standard of conduct for assessments. Checked 10 October 2026.
PSPO certification salary
Scrum.org does not publish a PSPO certification salary figure, so no salary number is given here. What the certification does provide is a verifiable credential: Scrum.org lists holders publicly and issues a Credly badge, so an employer can check it in seconds.
Source: Scrum.org — PSPO I certification. Checked 10 October 2026.
PSPO I practice questions
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PSPO I questions people ask
What is the PSPO certification?
Professional Scrum Product Owner I from Scrum.org, which validates knowledge of the Scrum framework and the Product Owner accountabilities. Source: Scrum.org, checked 10 October 2026.
How much does the PSPO certification cost?
US$200 per attempt. A Scrum.org PSPO course includes one attempt. Source: Scrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026.
How many questions are on the PSPO I exam?
80 questions in 60 minutes. Source: Scrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026.
What is the PSPO I passing score?
85%. Source: Scrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026.
Do I need to take a course to get PSPO I?
No. Scrum.org strongly recommends a course but does not require one. Checked 10 October 2026.
Does the PSPO I certification expire?
No. It is a lifetime certification with no annual renewal fee. Source: Scrum.org, checked 10 October 2026.
Is there a free PSPO practice test?
Yes. Scrum.org’s Product Owner Open and Scrum Open are free, though easier than the real test. Source: Scrum.org, checked 10 October 2026.
What happens if I fail PSPO I?
You buy a new password for US$200, unless your attempt came from a Scrum.org course and you qualify for the free second attempt within 14 days.
How do I verify a PSPO certification?
Use Scrum.org’s search of Professional Scrum certification holders. Source: Scrum.org PSPO I page, checked 10 October 2026.
