Do I need to have a CSD certification in order to become a CSD Educator?

• Yes. All applicants are required to hold an active CSP-D certification in order to apply to become a CSD Educator.  A CSD Educator must also have a CSD offering approved before submitting for A-CSD and have an A-CSD offering approved before submitting for CSP-D, and must hold an A-CSD if applying to instruct A-CSD.   

Is there a fee for an application review?

• Yes. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $250.00 USD for each application for each level. The application fee is valid for one calendar year.

We are planning to do a group submission, can we submit our entire application together?

• Each candidate must submit a unique application per level and be approved individually.

As a CSD Educator do I need to be associated with a REP or REA?

• No. CSD Educators no longer need to be associated with a Registered Education Provider (REP) or Registered Education Ally (REA) organization in order to apply to hold CSD Educator designation.  If you are approved as a CSD Educator, the Providers Team will help you set up an Educator organization if you do not already hold one.  

Do I have to be a Scrum Alliance Guide to become a CSD Educator?

• No. Certain application requirements are waived for Scrum Alliance Guides (CEC/CTC/CST).  

How long is the application review process? 

• Applications may take up to 30 days to review. 

Will I be able to offer virtual courses or will they have to be in-person? 

• You will be able to offer your courses either in-person or virtually. (Virtual Course Guidelines) 

How will I receive my agreement once approved?

• Once you are approved as a CSD Educator, you will be able to go into your dashboard to make your prorated annual Educator payment (if applicable) and accept your Educator agreement.