Agile Scrum Master (ASM)
The accessible gateway to agile, awarded by EXIN (Netherlands).
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- 65% threshold — accessible without being trivial
- Covers the agile mindset, the Scrum Master role, estimation, complex projects
- Exam available in English and French
- Lifetime certification
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Overview
EXIN is an independent Dutch IT and management certification body, founded in 1984. It issues, among other things, ITIL (with PeopleCert) and the entire Agile Scrum family — widely recognized across Europe and francophone Africa.
The Agile Scrum Master (ASM) differs from PSM I by combining the strict Scrum framework with complementary elements: general agile mindset, facilitator soft skills, complex project management (scaling, dependencies), and supporting agile transformation.
Its key strength: **availability in multiple languages including French and English**, plus a 65% pass threshold versus PSM I's 85% in English only. It's the most accessible recognized agile certification on the francophone market.
Why this certification in 2026
ASM is one of the few agile certifications available in French (alongside English and others) with a realistic 65% threshold. Perfect for anyone wanting a first recognized agile certification without facing PSM I's technical English.
Fiche d'examen
- Émetteur
- EXIN
- Code examen
- ASM
- Questions
- 40 questions
- Durée
- 60 minutes (90 min for non-English speakers)
- Seuil
- 65% (26/40)
- Coût officiel
- ≈ $265
- Validité
- Lifetime
- Prérequis
- None (basic Scrum knowledge recommended)
- Langues d'examen
- English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch
Dernière mise à jour EXIN — EXIN Agile Scrum Master 2022 syllabus
Simulation syllabus
The syllabus follows the official exam framework faithfully.
- Agile Manifesto and 12 principles
- Agile values
- Differences from traditional approaches
- Agile mindset
What this certification brings you
European and African recognition
EXIN is one of the oldest IT certification bodies (since 1984), widely recognized in Europe and francophone Africa.
Available in your language
One of the few Scrum Master certifications offered in multiple languages including French — ideal for the francophone market.
Accessible threshold
65% to pass instead of PSM I's 85%. Perfect for a first agile certification.
Fast progression
ASM-certified professionals often follow up with PSM II or PSPO I to consolidate a senior profile.
Career outlook & salaries
Ranges observed internationally and across French-speaking Africa.
| Poste | International | Afrique francophone |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Scrum Master | €40k–65k/year | 500k – 1.2M XAF/month |
| Agile Facilitator | €45k–70k/year | 550k – 1.3M XAF/month |
| Project Manager in agile context | €45k–75k/year | 600k – 1.4M XAF/month |
| Junior Agile Consultant | €50k–75k/year | 650k – 1.5M XAF/month |
- Poste
- Junior Scrum Master
- International
- €40k–65k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 500k – 1.2M XAF/month
- Poste
- Agile Facilitator
- International
- €45k–70k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 550k – 1.3M XAF/month
- Poste
- Project Manager in agile context
- International
- €45k–75k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 600k – 1.4M XAF/month
- Poste
- Junior Agile Consultant
- International
- €50k–75k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 650k – 1.5M XAF/month
Salary ranges observed on the international and West African markets. Sources: Coursera (2025), Glassdoor Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire (2026), Grey Search Africa × HEC Paris (2025), PMI Salary Survey (2024). Certifications meaningfully lift compensation, but actual salaries depend on experience, sector, and employer.
What's included in your simulation
- 40 questions aligned with the EXIN 2022 syllabus
- Questions and explanations in your locale
- 60 / 90-minute timer
- Domain report (mindset, role, estimation, complex projects, adoption)
- Teaching explanations for every question
- Unlimited retries for 12 months
- Coaching available with a certified agile mentor
Who this certification is for
Agile beginners
You're discovering agility and want a serious certification accessible in your language.
Classical project managers
You manage predictive projects and want to pick up the agile fundamentals.
Professionals wanting a quick certification
The syllabus is compact, the threshold reasonable — perfect for enriching your CV in a few weeks.
Developers and tech leads
You want to better understand the framework you work in and contribute to improving it.
Your ASK For IT expert
Human support from a certified expert.
Nadia Koffi
Agile Coach & Scrum Master
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Scrum.org-certified agile coach who has supported 40+ teams through agile transformation across French-speaking Africa.
- PSM II
- PSPO I
- SAFe SPC
They earned theirs with this simulation
« First step into agility, accessible without mastering technical English. The EXIN format is clear, and the ASK For IT simulator matches the real syllabus. Passed at 34/40 after 5 weeks of prep. »
Oumar Cissé
Agile Facilitator — Bamako, Mali
« ASM was the perfect springboard: 65% threshold, multilingual, recognized at Sonatel. My manager agreed to fund the training as soon as I showed the official EXIN factsheet. »
Aminata Ndiaye
Agile Project Manager — Dakar, Senegal
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