Scrum Master Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Scrum Master:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
x years of experience as a Scrum Master or similar role
x years of experience playing the ScrumMaster role for a software development team
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Certified Product Owner (CSPO)
x years of experience with agile practices, patterns and techniques
x years of experience in Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, TDD, BDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games etc.
A sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Scrum Master skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Scrum Master roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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