Scrum Alliance, Inc.

Scrum Alliance, Inc. is a global non-profit organization established in 2001, dedicated to advancing agile principles and Scrum practices. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, USA, its core mission is to empower professionals to solve complex problems and deliver value efficiently through agile education, skills recognition, and connection to a worldwide community of experts.

The organization offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, primarily focused on multi-level professional certifications. These include certification paths for Scrum Masters (CSM, A-CSM, CSP-SM), Product Owners (CSPO, A-CSPO, CSP-PO), Developers (CSD, A-CSD, CSP-D), and Agile Leaders (CAL-1, CAL-2, CTC/CEC). Beyond certifications, Scrum Alliance provides microcredentials, membership benefits, events, and enterprise agility solutions, serving a global community of over 1.8 million professionals across various industries.

Under the leadership of CEO Tristan Boutros, Scrum Alliance continues to expand its offerings and influence. Recent initiatives include the launch of new microcredential courses such as "Agile for HR" (July 2025), "Introduction to Agile Coaching" (November 2024), "Scrum for Project Managers Microcredential Course" (April 2026), and "UX and Design for Agile Teams" (April 2026). The organization also updated its Certified Agile Leader (CAL) certification path in August 2024 and formed a partnership with The Agile Network in June 2025 to broaden access to agile thought leadership. Scrum Alliance has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years and received dual Comparably Awards in April 2026.