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Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
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A free entry-level Scrum certification, exam included.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- ScrumStudy
- What you get
- a certificate, and the exam is free too
- Weight on a CV
- weak signal
- Time cost
- ~5 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
Scrum Fundamentals Certified covers roles, artefacts and ceremonies: sprint, backlog, daily, review, retrospective. The exam is short and taken online.
The real industry standard is Scrum.org's PSM I, which is paid. SFC is a free step on the way there rather than a substitute, which is why our list marks it as a weak signal.
Who it is for
Project managers and team members who need to grasp the structure of Scrum quickly.
How to get it
- 1Open ScrumStudy and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~5 h in total.
- 3Pass the graded exam: that is the part which is free here.
- 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.
From Georgia
Free and open from Georgia; registration is all that is needed.
What to watch for
This is not PSM I. If you are applying for a Scrum Master role, you will still need the paid exam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) really free?
The credential itself costs nothing, and so does the qualifying exam. Checked against ScrumStudy's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) take?
ScrumStudy states roughly 5 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Free and open from Georgia; registration is all that is needed.