Best Scrum Courses Online in 2026 (Ranked & Reviewed)

Last updated: June 2026. Written by Josh Hutcheson, OnlineCourseing editor. See our review methodology.

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Scrum is the most widely used Agile framework, and Scrum Master is one of the more accessible, well-paid routes into tech project work — you don’t need to code. Most people learning Scrum are really after one of two things: a solid working understanding of the framework, or a recognised Scrum Master certification. The right course depends on which, so we’ve ranked picks for both, and explained the certification choice that trips most people up.

We’ve ranked the five Scrum courses worth your time, by intent — fundamentals, a free intro, the certificate path, exam prep, and advanced implementation. We confirmed each was live and checked its rating at the time of writing. We earn a commission if you enroll through our links, which never changes the order.

HOW WE PICKED

We weighed teaching clarity, whether the course genuinely prepares you for real Scrum work (and, where relevant, the PSM or CSM exam), learner ratings at scale, and whether each pick serves a distinct need — fundamentals, free, certificate path, exam prep, or implementation. We dropped several once-listed courses that have since been retired.

1. Best overall — Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum & Kanban (Udemy / The BA Guide)

This is the most popular Agile-and-Scrum course on Udemy by a wide margin — 4.6★ across more than 71,000 ratings, with over 800,000 students. Jeremy Aschenbrenner (The BA Guide) gives you a clear grounding in Agile thinking and the most-used frameworks — Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban — covering user stories, estimation, and work-in-progress limits. It’s the best first course if you want to actually understand how Agile teams work, not just memorise terms.

Best for: anyone who wants a clear, popular grounding in Scrum and Agile.  Worth knowing: it’s broader than Scrum alone (it includes Kanban), and it’s foundational rather than exam-specific. Udemy list prices are inflated — wait for the $15–$20 sale.

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2. Best free — Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum (Coursera / IBM)

If you’d rather not pay to start, IBM’s course is the highest-rated Scrum course online — 4.9★ across 2,738 reviews, around 13 hours. It covers Agile principles and the Scrum framework hands-on: user stories, story-point estimation, Kanban boards, product backlogs, sprint planning, and burndown charts, with practical labs using GitHub and ZenHub. A genuinely excellent, free way in.

Best for: beginners who want a top-rated intro at no cost.  Worth knowing: you can audit it free; the certificate needs a Coursera subscription. It’s part of several IBM professional certificates if you want to continue.

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3. Best certificate path — Scrum Master Certification Specialization (Coursera / LearnQuest)

If you want a structured, credentialed path rather than a single course, this LearnQuest specialization is the strongest — four courses, rated 4.6★ across 3,405 reviews. It goes deep on managing sprints and events, Scrum roles and terminology, reporting and risk, plus story points, scaling Scrum, and engineering practices like TDD and continuous integration. You finish with a shareable career certificate.

Best for: people who want a guided, multi-course path and a certificate for their CV.  Worth knowing: a Coursera certificate is not the same as the official PSM or CSM credential (see below) — it’s a strong learning credential, but check which one your target employer wants.

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4. Best PSM exam prep — The Complete Agile Scrum Fundamentals Course + Certification (Udemy)

Aimed squarely at passing Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment, this course — 4.4★ across more than 21,000 ratings — covers Scrum project management, fundamentals, concepts, and tools, with real-world examples and practice. It’s a popular, affordable way to prepare for the PSM I exam (which you sit separately through Scrum.org).

Best for: people specifically targeting the PSM I exam on a budget.  Worth knowing: the course’s own “certificate of completion” is not the PSM credential — you still pay Scrum.org’s exam fee separately.

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5. Best for implementation — Implementing Scrum and Avoiding Scrum Anti-Patterns (Pluralsight)

Once you know the roles, events, and artifacts, the hard part is applying Scrum in a real (often resistant) organisation. This Pluralsight course is the best pick for that — it walks through common Scrum anti-patterns and how to fix them, approaches for rolling Scrum out in a traditional company, and tips for the Professional Scrum Master I assessment. It’s the intermediate step between learning Scrum and leading it.

Best for: people who know the basics and now have to make Scrum actually work.  Worth knowing: it assumes you already understand Scrum’s framework; it’s part of a Pluralsight subscription.

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SCRUM MASTER CERTIFICATION: PSM VS CSM

If your goal is a recognised Scrum Master certification, there are two main credentials — and an important difference in how you earn them:

• PSM (Professional Scrum Master), from Scrum.org: exam-based, with no mandatory course — you can self-study (using a course like our exam-prep pick), then sit PSM I. The certification doesn’t expire. Generally seen as the more rigorous of the two.
• CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), from Scrum Alliance: requires completing an official two-day course from a Scrum Alliance certified trainer before you take the test, and renews every two years. Very widely recognised by employers.

The practical takeaway: if you want PSM, an affordable online course plus the Scrum.org exam fee is all you need — the courses above prepare you well. If your employer specifically wants CSM, you’ll need to book an official Scrum Alliance course rather than rely on a Udemy or Coursera class. Either way, learn the framework properly first; the certification is the easy part once you genuinely understand Scrum.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Scrum course?

For most people, Agile Fundamentals: Including Scrum & Kanban on Udemy (4.6★, 71,000+ ratings) is the best overall — it’s the most popular and clearest grounding. For a free option, IBM’s Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum on Coursera (4.9★, 2,738 reviews) is the highest-rated. If you specifically want the certificate path, LearnQuest’s Scrum Master Certification Specialization is the strongest.

Which Scrum Master certification is best, PSM or CSM?

Both are well recognised. PSM (Scrum.org) is exam-based with no mandatory course and doesn’t expire, so it’s cheaper and many consider it more rigorous. CSM (Scrum Alliance) requires an official two-day course and renews every two years. Choose based on what your target employers ask for; if there’s no preference, PSM is the more cost-effective route.

Do these courses give you an official Scrum certification?

Not directly. Udemy and Coursera courses issue their own certificates of completion and prepare you for the exams, but the official PSM and CSM credentials come from Scrum.org and Scrum Alliance respectively, with their own fees. Use these courses to learn and prepare, then sit the official exam separately.

Can you learn Scrum for free?

Yes. You can audit IBM’s Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum on Coursera free — it’s the highest-rated Scrum course online. The official Scrum Guide is also free to read. You’d pay only for a course certificate or the official PSM/CSM exam.

Do you need to be a developer to become a Scrum Master?

No. Scrum Master is a facilitation and coaching role, not a coding role. A technical background helps you understand the team, but the core skills are communication, organisation, and removing obstacles — which is exactly why it’s a popular route into tech for non-developers.

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