ASM Certification Training Course

ASM Certification FAQs

• What is ASM certification?

  ASM certification is live online training conducted via live streaming of a class. The sessions are run by a certified trainer with more than 15 years of training and work experience in the domain. The class, attended by a global audience, enriches your learning experience for geographically diverse Scrum implementations.

• What certification will I receive after completing the ASM training?

  After the successful completion of the ASM certification training and exam you will be awarded the ASM certificate from EXIN, the global body of accreditation for ASM. The actual certificate will be emailed to the participant 10 days after the declaration of result.

• What is offered as part of this ASM training?

  As part of the ASM training, you will receive 16 hours of instructor-led training and 2 sample tests that you can use to prepare for the certification exam.

  A demo of a project will be provided in the class along with a few practical projects to be implemented on the free JIRA account.
   

• How do I apply for the ASM certification exam?

  You can book the exam online with our support team by clicking on the live chat option.

• How many questions are there in the ASM certification exam?

  The EXIN ASM certification exam is an online test comprising of 40 questions, for a duration of 90 minutes. The minimum pass percentage is 65% (that is 26/40).

• What tools do I need to attend these ASM training sessions?

  The tools you’ll need to attend ASM certification training are fairly basic:

  • Windows: any version newer than Windows XP SP3
  • Mac: any version newer than OSX 10.6
  • Internet speed: Preferably faster than 512 Kbps or higher
  • Headset, speakers, microphone: You’ll need headphones or speakers to hear clearly, as well as a microphone to talk to the others. You can use a headset with a built-in microphone, or separate speakers and microphone.

• Are the ASM certification course and material effective?

  Absolutely. Our ASM certification course is designed to guarantee you’ll pass the exam on your first attempt. With a hands-on learning approach, the training not only gives you the confidence to pass the exam, but also helps you retain knowledge beyond the exam.

• Can I cancel my enrollment? Will I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, you can view our Refund Policy.

• I’d like to learn more about this ASM certification course. Who should I contact?

  Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives can provide you with more details.

• Who are our faculties for this ASM certification training and how are they selected?

  All our trainers are working professionals and industry experts with at least 10-12 years of relevant teaching experience.
  
  Each of them have gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and training demo before they are certified to train for us.  
  
  We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating continue to train for us.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified in your first attempt. They engage students proactively to ensure the course path is being followed and help you enrich your learning experience from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching Assistance is available during business hours.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls.  
  
  We also have a dedicated team that provides on demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

• Is this live ASM training or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

  If you enroll for self-paced e-learning, you will have access to pre-recorded videos. If you enroll for the online classroom Flexi-Pass, you will have access to live training conducted online as well as the pre-recorded videos.
   

• What if I miss a session?

  Simplilearn provides recordings of each class so you can review them as needed before the next session. 
   

• You offer an exam money back guarantee. How does it work?

  Our training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the ASM Certification exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the Exin-ASM Certification Exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price (including exam fees) to you. 

  
  To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the ASM certification exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from completing the ASM online training. This way, the course materials will be fresh in your mind.

  Attempt	Time Frame	Result	Money back
  First	Within 45 days of course completion	Did Not Pass	Refund full course price (including exam fees)

  Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.
   

  Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s ASM instructor-led training. It is not applicable for Simplilearn’s Self-Paced Learning Agile Scrum Master courses. The guarantee is only valid for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.

  The guarantee becomes void if:

  • Participants do not take the EXIN-ASM Certification examination within 45 days of unlocking the certificate
  • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in at least one batch of the 20-Hour Live Online Classroom Training sessions
  • Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
  • Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three of the four available online ASM simulation exams available at Simplilearn.com
  • Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the online classroom training
  • Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn
  • Participants fail to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results

• What is Agile Scrum used for?

  The Scrum methodology is based on an Agile framework that helps teams to collaborate well and develop software in a more organized and flexible manner. Many of the Fortune 500 companies use Scrum methodology globally, leading to fast delivery of products with higher efficiency. Simplilearn’s ASM course helps professionals gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum methodology and implement it in their job roles.

• Is the ASM course difficult to learn?

  The ASM course is not difficult to learn and can be taken by anyone interested in learning about the Scrum methodology and its principles.

• Is Scrum Master a good career option?

  Scrum Master is a promising career option as Scrum professionals are in high demand across the globe. Burning glass has predicted that the demand for Scrum Masters is likely to surge by 37.9% in the upcoming decade. Thus with the ASM certification, professionals can easily enhance their career opportunities and expand their professional network.

• How do beginners learn Agile Scrum?

  Beginners can learn Agile and its most popular framework Scrum by seeking a training course aligned with the latest Scrum and Agile methodologies. Ideally, a good ASM training program should focus on the overall Scrum framework, basic terminologies used in Scrum, Scrum lifecycle, and roles involved in Scrum.

• Is an ASM certification worth it?

  The ASM certification is highly valuable for IT professionals supporting software developmental projects. The certification helps them to understand how Scrum functions and how to apply Scrum methodologies and best practices in an organization. By seeking comprehensive ASM training, professionals get a chance to explore new avenues and get a competitive edge over their non-certified peers.

• What are the job roles available after getting an ASM certification?

  After achieving the ASM certification, professionals can seek job roles such as agile project manager, certified scrum master, senior business analyst, and senior software engineer.

• What does a Scrum Master do?

  A Scrum Master primarily ensures that the team follows the Scrum framework and everyone uses Scrum values and practices learned through an ASM certification. Furthermore, a Scrum Master helps the team to become more agile, independent, and creative.

• What skills should a Scrum Master possess?

  Scrum Masters should possess skills like Scrum methodologies, Agile principles and methodologies, user interface, software development, project management, continuous improvement, product backlog management, ability to create sprint goals, ability to resolve conflicts, product release planning, and product testing. Prospective Scrum Masters can get these skills validated with the help of the ASM certification and demonstrate their knowledge in the field.

• What industries use Agile Scrum most?

  Some industrial sectors that use Agile Scrum extensively include financial services, product development, construction, advertising and marketing, consulting firms, and government offices. Our ASM course can help you step into any of these industries.

• Which companies hire Scrum Masters?

  Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo, Spotify, Adobe, and Airbnb are the top companies hiring professionals who hold an ASM certification.

• What book do you suggest reading for Agile Scrum?

  Apart from our ASM training, you can also refer to some good books for future references, like: 

  • Scrum: A Breathtakingly Brief and Agile Introduction by Chris Sims & Hillary Louise Johnson
  • The Scrum Field Guide: Practical Advice for Your First Year by Mitch Lacey
  • Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process by Kenneth S. Rubin

• What is the pay scale of Scrum Masters across the world?

  According to PayScale.com, Scrum Masters earn an average salary of $92,842 in a year with an entry-level salary of $70,000. An ASM certification can further improve their earning potential.