PST
Professional Scrum Trainer (PST)
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ExploreAbout this exam
The Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) credential is offered by Scrum.org. The source pages retrieved for this profile do not describe an exam, assessment, or certification with that name; the only PST-related material present is navigational, pointing to pages such as "Become a Professional Scrum Trainer" and "Why Engage a Professional Scrum Trainer." The canonical trainer page returned a 404 at retrieval time, so no exam format, duration, item count, passing score, fee, retake policy, or validity period can be stated here. What the source does establish is the surrounding context a candidate should study. Scrum.org publishes the Scrum Guide, a "Professional Scrum Defined" page, and a set of Professional Scrum Competencies described as "a set of focus areas that all classes and certifications are built upon." It also lists courses by accountability (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers, Agile Leaders), certifications across many levels, and free Open Assessments for practice. Anyone pursuing a trainer role should therefore expect to demonstrate deep command of Scrum theory, the accountabilities, events, and artifacts described in the Scrum Guide, the Professional Scrum Competencies, and the ability to teach and facilitate Scrum.org course content. Preparation realistically means reading the Scrum Guide closely, working through the competencies, taking the relevant Open Assessments, and gaining real classroom or coaching experience. Verify all administrative details directly with Scrum.org before planning or paying for anything.
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About PST preparation
Is there a Professional Scrum Trainer exam I can register for?
The source pages retrieved do not describe a PST exam, its registration process, or an assessment named Professional Scrum Trainer. The trainer page returned a 404 at retrieval. Treat any specific claim about a PST exam's format or booking as unverified and confirm directly with Scrum.org before committing time or money.
How long is the exam and how many questions does it have?
Unknown from the available source. No duration, item count, or section breakdown for a PST assessment appears in the retrieved pages. Those figures change over time, so any number you find elsewhere may be stale. Check Scrum.org's own assessment pages for the current specification rather than relying on secondhand summaries.
What score do I need to pass, and what does it cost?
Neither the passing score nor the fee is stated in the source, so both are left blank here rather than guessed. Scrum.org publishes assessment details and pricing on its certification and store pages. Confirm the current figures there, and note that prices and thresholds can be revised without notice.
What content should I study first?
Start with the Scrum Guide, which Scrum.org publishes as the definitive description of Scrum. Then work through the Professional Scrum Competencies, described in the source as the focus areas all classes and certifications are built upon. After that, review the course descriptions for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers, and Agile Leaders.
Are there free practice assessments?
Yes. Scrum.org lists Open Assessments, including Scrum Open, which the source describes as preparation for all certifications, plus role-specific opens such as Product Owner Open, Scrum Developer Open, Nexus Open, Kanban Open, and Facilitation Skills Open. These are free practice tests, not the trainer assessment itself.
How difficult is it, and what trips people up?
No difficulty data appears in the source. Based on the published competencies, the common risk is shallow knowledge: memorizing definitions without being able to explain trade-offs or facilitate a room. Trainers are also expected to teach Scrum.org course content faithfully, so candidates who improvise their own framework tend to struggle.
Can I retake it if I fail?
The retake policy is not stated in the retrieved source, so it is recorded as unknown. Scrum.org's assessment pages and support center describe policies for its certifications, but a PST-specific policy could not be confirmed. Ask Scrum.org support before assuming a free or discounted second attempt.
How long is the credential valid?
Not stated in the source. Validity periods differ across Scrum.org certifications, and some are tied to renewal or continuing engagement. Because no PST validity term appears in the retrieved pages, verify the current rule with Scrum.org rather than assuming a lifetime or multi-year term.
What is the difference between a PST and an ordinary trainer?
The source links a page titled "Why Engage a Professional Scrum Trainer" that asks what makes PSTs different from any trainer or coach, but its content was not retrieved. The site also notes that PSTs offer consulting services and workshops. Expect the distinction to rest on assessed Scrum knowledge and authorized delivery of Scrum.org material.
How should I prepare in practice?
Read the Scrum Guide repeatedly, study the Professional Scrum Competencies, take the relevant Open Assessments until scores are consistently high, and get real teaching or facilitation experience with teams. Review the Scrum.org course catalog so you know the material you would be expected to deliver. Then confirm the actual trainer pathway with Scrum.org.