CSD Trainer Resources and FAQs:

Please create a mapping between your Certified Scrum Developer course content and either:

• the Certified Scrum Developer CSD Learning Objectives (released 2021, updated 2024)
  • CSD learning objectives examples
• the Advanced Certified Scrum Developer A-CSD Learning Objectives
• the Certified Scrum Professional Developer CSP-D Learning Objectives
• download the CSD mapping document (released 2021, updated 2024) and then upload it in your application under the course mapping section. 
• download the A-CSD mapping document 
• download the CSP-D Mapping document

Scrum Foundations: (SF mapping waived for CSTs)

• 2022 Learning Objectives
• 2022 Mapping Document

Frequently Asked Questions:

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

• Yes. All applicants are required to hold an active CSP-D certification in order to apply to become a CSD Trainer.  A CSD Trainer 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 CSAT CSD Trainer candidate must submit a unique CSD application per level and be approved individually. Applications to provide A-CSD and/or CSP-D can be co-created or shared, and submitted with written permission.  Shared submissions must be submitted by each individual, highlighting what makes that submission unique per Trainer.

As a CSD Trainer do I need to be associated with a REA?

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

How long is the application review process? 

• Applications may take up to 30 days to review.