Choosing where to get certified? Here’s a quick overview of the leading Agile certification providers and the credentials they offer.
Scrum Alliance
An organization that provides education, resources, and support to practitioners of Scrum and Agile. Offers advocacy, community engagement, research, networking, and a focus on organizational change that is transforming the world of work all over the globe.
Certifications:
*Online · Membership*
Project Management Institute
A global nonprofit professional organization for project management. Services include the development of standards, research, education, publication, networking opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and training seminars, and providing accreditation in project management.
Certifications:
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) — spans many approaches to agile such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development (TDD).
*Online · Multiple languages · Membership*
Scaled Agile Framework
SAFe® for Lean Enterprises is a knowledge base of proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies for Lean, Agile, and DevOps.
Certifications:
- Certified SAFe® Agilist (SA) — gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise.
*In Person*