Introduction

The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certification by Scrum.org is one of the most recognized Agile credentials in the industry. But many candidates often ask — Can I prepare for PSM I in just 2 weeks?

The answer is yes — if you follow a focused, structured approach. In this blog, you’ll find a step-by-step 2-week study plan to help you confidently pass the PSM I exam on your first try.

Quick Overview of PSM I Exam

Before diving into the plan, let’s understand what the exam involves:

2-Week PSM I Study Plan

This plan assumes2–3 hours/dayof focused study.

Week 1: Foundation & Core Scrum Concepts

Day 1: Understand the Scrum Framework

• Read theScrum Guide 2020 (multiple times!)

• Focus on the roles, events, and artifacts

• Take notes

Also Read: How Scrum Team Works: Roles & Responsibilities

Day 2: Scrum Roles Deep Dive

• Understand differences between Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers

• Study accountability and responsibilities

• Use Scrum.org Learning Path

Day 3: Scrum Events

• Learn the purpose, duration, participants of each event

• Sprint

• Sprint Planning

• Daily Scrum

• Sprint Review

• Sprint Retrospective

Day 4: Scrum Artifacts

• Master:

• Product Backlog

• Sprint Backlog

• Increment

• Learn commitments: Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done

Day 5: Scrum Values & Empiricism

• Study the 5 Scrum values: Courage, Focus, Commitment, Respect, Openness

• Learn empiricism pillars: Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

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Day 6: Practice Quiz Day

• Take free quizzes from:

• Mikhail Lapshin’s PSM I Quiz

• Scrum.org Open Assessments

Day 7: Review Week 1

• Revisit weak areas

• Go through Scrum Guide again

• Take Scrum Open Assessment at least twice and aim for 95%+

Week 2: Practice, Mock Tests & Review

Day 8: Advanced Topics

• Scrum anti-patterns

• Servant leadership

• Coaching vs. Mentoring

• Agile mindset vs. Scrum mindset

Also Read: CSM vs PSM: Which Certification Should You Choose?

Day 9: Scenario-Based Questions

• Practice identifying correct Scrum roles/actions in tricky scenarios

• Review questions that test Scrum application vs. theory

Day 10: Take Full-Length Mock Test

• Use free resources:

• Volkerdon’s PSM Practice Exams

• Scrum.org Open Practice Exams

Goal: Score 90%+ consistently

Day 11–12: Deep Dive Review

• Review missed questions

• Clarify confusing concepts using forums like:

• Scrum.org Forum

• Agile StackExchange

Day 13: Final Revision

• Re-read Scrum Guide

• Review your notes and weak areas

• Light quiz day (not exhaustive)

Day 14: Exam Day Strategy

• Take it in a quiet environment

• Use one monitor, no distractions

• Don’t overthink easy questions

• Time = 45 seconds/question max

Tips to Succeed

• Don’t skip reading the Scrum Guide at least 3 times

• Practice with scenario-based questions

• Eliminate incorrect answers logically

• Stay consistent — 2 weeks is short but doable

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