Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I): A 3-Week Study Plan
By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-05-29
A focused three-week plan. The exam is short but the 85% pass mark is unforgiving, so depth of understanding beats hours spent.
Week
Focus
Checkpoint
1
Read the Scrum Guide twice; empiricism and values
You can explain why Scrum is empirical
2
Accountabilities, events, artifacts and commitments
You can connect each event to inspection/adaptation
3
Scrum Master role + free Open assessments
You score 95%+ on the Scrum Open repeatedly
How to pass the 85% mark
Take the free Scrum Open assessment again and again under the time limit until high scores are consistent. Focus on the intent of each rule, and be clear that the Scrum Master is a servant leader. Do not use “real exam questions” sites — they breach Scrum.org policy.
FAQ
How many weeks to study for PSM I?
Two to four weeks is typical. This plan uses three weeks of focused study around the Scrum Guide and the free Open assessments.
