PSM-I

If Your Application or Certification Is Revoked

Understand What “Revoked” Means

PSM-1 certification validates your ability to understand, apply, and tailor Scrum practices to facilitate agile teams effectively in real-world environments—combining Scrum principles, roles, events, and artifacts to ensure alignment with business goals, team collaboration, value delivery, and continuous improvement.

Reasons for Revocation of PSM I Complete or Eligibility

Possible Reasons for Scrum.org Revoking a PSM I Certification

Ethics or Professional Conduct Violations

Any behavior involving dishonesty, misconduct, or actions that violate Scrum.org’s Professional Code of Conduct or certification standards.

Providing False or Misleading Information

Submitting incorrect, misleading, or incomplete details during PSM I exam registration, identity verification, or certification-related communications.

Cheating or Exam Misconduct

Engaging in exam violations such as sharing or using unauthorized exam content, impersonation, accessing leaked questions, or attempting to compromise the integrity of the Scrum.org assessment process.

Breach of Scrum.org Assessment Policies

Failing to comply with Scrum.org’s assessment rules, including terms related to exam attempts, confidentiality, and acceptable testing behavior.

Non-Compliance with Verification or Audit Requests

Refusing to cooperate with Scrum.org audits, investigations, or verification requests, or ignoring official communications related to certification compliance.

What to Do If Your Status Is Revoked

What to Do if Your PSM-1 Certification Is Revoked

Review the Official Notification:
Carefully read the revocation notice issued by Scrum.org. The notice explains why your PSM-1 certification was revoked and outlines required actions, deadlines, and any available appeal options.

Contact Certification Support:
Reach out to Scrum.org’s support team if you need clarification, additional details about the issue, or guidance on resolving it.

Submit an Appeal:
If you believe the revocation was incorrect or based on inaccurate information, submit a formal appeal by following the instructions in the notification. Ensure the appeal is submitted within the specified timeframe.

Provide Supporting Evidence:
Prepare and submit relevant documentation to support your case, such as exam records, identity verification, training completion proof, communication history, or any materials demonstrating compliance with Scrum.org certification policies.

 

If the Revocation Is Upheld

You will permanently lose your PSM-1 certification or eligibility in cases involving fraud, exam cheating, identity impersonation, or serious violations of Scrum.org’s Code of Conduct. You may also be restricted from retaking PSM-1 or other Scrum.org exams for a defined period or, in severe cases, banned indefinitely from pursuing Scrum.org certifications.

Once revoked, your name is removed from the official Scrum.org certification registry, and you can no longer claim or use the PSM-1 credential on resumes, professional profiles, digital badges, or certification verification platforms.

Prevent Revocation in the Future

Always provide accurate and verifiable information during your PSM-1 exam registration and any communications with Scrum.org. Follow Scrum.org’s Code of Conduct and exam policies at all times. Do not share, copy, distribute, or reproduce any exam content or proprietary Scrum.org materials. Maintain professional and transparent communication with Scrum.org if any issue arises regarding your certification.