PMP vs Scrum Certification

Quick answer

PMP is PMI’s professional certification; Scrum Certification is agile-scrum credentials (CSM/PSM) — the difference, and when each applies, below.

The 30-second answer

PMP: Pmi’s professional certification. Scrum Certification: Agile-scrum credentials (csm/psm). The difference matters when you’re picking the right tool for the situation.

Side by side

PMP in depth

Pmi’s professional certification — use it career credentialing.

Scrum Certification in depth

Agile-scrum credentials (csm/psm) — use it agile roles.

Which one when

• Use PMP when career credentialing.
• Use Scrum Certification when agile roles.

In practice they coexist — the skill is knowing which fits the moment.

Bottom line

PMP is PMI’s professional certification; Scrum Certification is agile-scrum credentials (CSM/PSM) — the difference, and when each applies, below.

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