PSM I Syllabus & Domain Map

Official-source-aligned PSM I scope map with domains, topic order, and study priorities.

Use this page as a coverage map for PSM I. The exam is easiest when you organize the content around what Scrum protects and what common anti-patterns break it.

Main study blocks

  • Scrum theory and empiricism: transparency, inspection, adaptation, and the values behind them.
  • Accountabilities: what belongs to the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers.
  • Events and purpose: how each event supports planning, inspection, and adaptation.
  • Artifacts and commitments: what creates visibility and what each commitment is for.
  • Common anti-patterns: partial Scrum, unofficial roles, command-and-control responses, and misuse of events.

How to use this with the guide

  1. Read the Cheat Sheet once for structure.
  2. Use the FAQ if your answers still sound like generic agile management.
  3. Keep the Resources page open for official Scrum.org and Scrum Guide links.
  4. Move to Practice after you can explain why a strict Scrum answer is stronger than a flexible-sounding but non-Scrum alternative.
Revised on Monday, April 27, 2026