The right Scrum course depends on your role, your experience with Scrum, and what you want to achieve.

• Scrum Essentials – choose this if you are new to Scrum and want a practical, flexible introduction before committing to a role-specific route. The course is self-paced, takes around 10 hours, and leads to the APMG Scrum Essentials qualification. It suits developers, testers, business analysts, and project managers who need a solid working knowledge of Scrum without specialising in one role yet.{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"EducationEvent","name":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","startDate":"2027-07-19","endDate":"2027-07-23","description":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","eventStatus":"EventScheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"OnlineEventAttendanceMode","audience":{"@type":"Audience","name":""},"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":"4.8","reviewCount":"227"},"location":{"@type":"VirtualLocation","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"},"image":["https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/res/logos/apm-accredited-training-organisation.svg"],"offers":{"@type":"Offer","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","price":"","priceCurrency":"","availability":"http://schema.org/InStock","validFrom":"2026-11-06"},"performer":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan Tuttle"},"organizer":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"}}
• Scrum Master – choose this if you will be facilitating Scrum events, removing blockers, and supporting a team’s delivery and continuous improvement. The two-day instructor-led course leads to a Professional Scrum Master02 Aug - 03 Aug, Certified Scrum MasterAPM PFQ course (Online), or APMG Scrum Master £1,104 qualification. It suits aspiring Scrum Masters, delivery leads, and project managers working with Scrum Teams.
• Scrum Product Owner£1,599 – choose this if you are responsible for prioritising work, managing the product backlog, and maximising value. The two-day instructor-led course leads to a Professional Scrum Product OwnerEnrol now, Certified Scrum Product Owner , or APMG Scrum Product Owner qualification. It suits product managers, business analysts, and anyone defining and ordering work in a Scrum Team.{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"EducationEvent","name":"APM PFQ course","startDate":"2027-08-02","endDate":"2027-08-03","description":"APM PFQ course","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pfq-project-fundamentals-qualification","eventStatus":"EventScheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"OnlineEventAttendanceMode","audience":{"@type":"Audience","name":"

The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification is the starting point for entering the project management profession in the UK.You will learn the basics of project management based upon modern best practices and be well-placed to make a positive contribution on your projects.

No prior Scrum Master certification or training is required before taking a Scrum Product Owner course at Knowledge Train.16 Aug - 20 Aug

Both the Scrum MasterAPM PMQ 5 consecutive day course (Online) and Scrum Product Owner £1,699 courses are entirely independent of one another. Neither has any prerequisites, so you can enrol on the Scrum Product Owner course directly, regardless of whether you have any prior Scrum experience or qualifications.

The two courses are designed for different roles within a Scrum Team:£1,999

• Scrum Master – best suited to people who want to support Scrum Teams, facilitate Scrum events, and help improve how delivery happens.Enrol now
• Scrum Product Owner – best suited to people responsible for prioritising work and maximising value, typically in product management, business analysis, or business-facing roles.

If you are entirely new to Scrum and want a grounding in the fundamentals before committing to a role-specific route, the Scrum Essentials course is a practical starting point. It is a self-paced, 10-hour online course with no prerequisites, and it leads to the {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"EducationEvent","name":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","startDate":"2027-08-16","endDate":"2027-08-20","description":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","eventStatus":"EventScheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"OnlineEventAttendanceMode","audience":{"@type":"Audience","name":""},"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":"4.8","reviewCount":"227"},"location":{"@type":"VirtualLocation","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"},"image":["https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/res/logos/apm-accredited-training-organisation.svg"],"offers":{"@type":"Offer","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","price":"","priceCurrency":"","availability":"http://schema.org/InStock","validFrom":"2026-11-06"},"performer":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan Tuttle"},"organizer":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"}}APMG Scrum Essentials qualification.

If you are already clear on your role, you can go straight to the Scrum Product Owner course, which runs over two days and leads to either the 06 Sep - 07 SepProfessional Scrum Product Owner or APM PFQ course (Online)Certified Scrum Product Owner qualification. £1,104

Scrum.org, Scrum Alliance, and APMG are three separate certification bodies, each offering their own Scrum qualifications with different credentials, assessment approaches, and industry recognition.Enrol now

• Scrum.org issues the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) and Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO){"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"EducationEvent","name":"APM PFQ course","startDate":"2027-09-06","endDate":"2027-09-07","description":"APM PFQ course","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pfq-project-fundamentals-qualification","eventStatus":"EventScheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"OnlineEventAttendanceMode","audience":{"@type":"Audience","name":"< certifications. These are assessment-focused qualifications aligned closely to the Scrum Guide. There is no mandatory training requirement – the exam can be taken independently – though attending a course builds exam confidence and practical understanding.p>The
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• APMG International offers the APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course (Online)APMG Scrum Master , £1,699APMG Scrum Product Owner , and £1,999APMG Scrum Essentials certifications. APMG is an established UK-based accreditation body that also accredits well-known qualifications such as PRINCE2 and AgilePM.Enrol now

In practice, all three bodies produce credible, recognised Scrum qualifications. The right choice often depends on your employer’s preferences, the sector you work in, or the certification route your training provider offers. Knowledge Train delivers courses leading to qualifications from all three bodies across the Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner routes.

The validity period and renewal requirements for Scrum certificates depend on the specific certification body and route you choose, and this information has not been supplied for the certifications available through Knowledge Train’s Scrum courses.{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"EducationEvent","name":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","startDate":"2027-09-13","endDate":"2027-09-17","description":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","eventStatus":"EventScheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"OnlineEventAttendanceMode","audience":{"@type":"Audience","name":""},"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":"4.8","reviewCount":"227"},"location":{"@type":"VirtualLocation","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"},"image":["https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/res/logos/apm-accredited-training-organisation.svg"],"offers":{"@type":"Offer","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","price":"","priceCurrency":"","availability":"http://schema.org/InStock","validFrom":"2026-11-06"},"performer":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan Tuttle"},"organizer":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"}}

Knowledge Train offers Scrum qualifications across three main routes:

• Scrum Master – leading to the Professional Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Master, or APMG Scrum Master qualification

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Scrum and AgilePM are both agile frameworks, but they serve different purposes and suit different types of work.

Scrum is a lightweight framework for delivering complex work iteratively, using short cycles called Sprints. It defines three roles – the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and Developers – along with a small set of events and artefacts. Scrum is particularly common in software development and product delivery, though it is used across many sectors. Scrum courses, such as those available from Knowledge Train, focus on applying this framework in practice and lead to qualifications such as the Professional Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner.

AgilePM (Agile Project Management) is a more structured, governance-focused method developed by DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method). It provides a broader project management framework, including defined roles, phases, and controls that sit alongside agile delivery techniques. AgilePM tends to be used in environments where formal project governance, contracts, or organisational oversight are important.{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"EducationEvent","name":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","startDate":"2027-10-11","endDate":"2027-10-15","description":"APM PMQ 5 consecutive day course","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","eventStatus":"EventScheduled","eventAttendanceMode":"OnlineEventAttendanceMode","audience":{"@type":"Audience","name":""},"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":"4.8","reviewCount":"227"},"location":{"@type":"VirtualLocation","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"},"image":["https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/res/logos/apm-accredited-training-organisation.svg"],"offers":{"@type":"Offer","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification","price":"","priceCurrency":"","availability":"http://schema.org/InStock","validFrom":"2026-11-06"},"performer":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan Tuttle"},"organizer":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/project-management/association-for-project-management-apm/apm-courses/apm-pmq-project-management-qualification"}}

Key differences at a glance:

• Scope: Scrum focuses on team-level delivery; AgilePM covers the broader project and governance layer.01 Nov - 02 Nov
• Structure: Scrum is deliberately minimal; AgilePM includes more process and documentation guidance.APM PFQ course (Online)
• Common use: Scrum suits product and delivery teams; AgilePM suits project managers in regulated or contract-driven environments. £1,104
• Compatibility:

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The two certifications cover different accountabilities within a Scrum Team. A > is the starting point for entering the project management profession in the UK.You will learn the basics of project management based upon modern best practices and be well-placed to make a positive contribution on your projects.Scrum Master certification