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About the certification
What it proves
EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation confirms that a professional understands the core ideas of Scrum and can work in an agile team without guesswork. It is an entry-level certification, so it is useful when you want someone who speaks the same delivery language as product owners, developers, analysts, and project leads.
Core skills
- Scrum roles and responsibilities
- Sprint-based planning and delivery
- Backlog refinement and prioritization
- Team collaboration and transparency
- Inspect-and-adapt thinking
- Basic agile principles and vocabulary
A freelancer with this background can help teams keep work visible, remove confusion around process, and support steady delivery. The certificate is especially relevant when a company is moving from traditional project control to shorter feedback cycles and more flexible planning.
Typical profiles
People who hold Agile Scrum Foundation often work in roles such as project coordinator, Scrum team member, business analyst, junior Scrum Master, or product support specialist. Some already work in agile delivery and want a recognized starting credential. Others use it to show they understand Scrum before moving into a more advanced role.
Knowledge areas
- Scrum framework basics
- Events such as planning, review, and retrospective
- Artifacts such as the backlog and increment
- Team collaboration and facilitation habits
- Common blockers in agile work
This level does not mean deep mastery of agile coaching. It does show that the freelancer can follow Scrum terminology, join ceremonies with confidence, and support a team that expects clear roles and disciplined iteration.
What it means for companies
For employers in Germany, the certification is a practical signal when you need someone who can fit into mixed local and international teams. It is useful for remote collaboration and for on-site work where clear communication matters. If you hire in regulated or delivery-heavy environments, the credential helps you filter for people who can adapt to Scrum without a long onboarding phase.
When to hire
Use an Agile Scrum Foundation holder for new agile teams, pilot projects, product work, change programs, and support roles inside existing Scrum setups. It is a good fit when you need a freelancer who understands how agile delivery works, but you do not need a senior Scrum specialist. For companies in Germany, it can also help when English is the main working language across teams.
Meet FRATCH EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation
Matthias Flöter
Agile Coach / Agile Project Management
Last position:
Agile Coach / Agile Project Management at e.kundenservice Netz GmbH (E.ON)
- Coaching and training of 6 agile Scrum teams
- Taking on the role of Solution Coach (leading 6 agile teams)
- Advising and coaching the program management and the Tribe Leads incl. roadmap, program, and risk control
- Implementation of the risk strategy
- Integration and establishment of agile methods in combination with the Spotify and SAFe model
- Moderation of agile events and communication of agile values and methods
- Development and implementation of team development processes
- Mentoring internal Agile Coaches in the Agile Chapter
Michael Von Radloff
Project Manager and IT Consultant
Last position:
Project Manager and IT Consultant at Freelance
Nauman Raja
IT Product Group Manager / Senior PMO
Last position:
IT Product Group Manager / Senior PMO at DB Fernverkehr AG
- Planning, management and execution of six integration projects for the in-vehicle passenger information system
- Agile software development using Scrum
- Full responsibility for quality, schedule, scope and budget of the integration projects
- Supporting further development of product groups and services (Wi-Fi & network) and implementing new features
- Preparing and updating change requests and releases in JIRA, and reviewing supplier and integration lab tests
Irina Ayukegba
Scrum Master
Last position:
Scrum Master at SAG Digital
- Acted as Scrum Master for up to three teams in B2C and B2B areas
- Organized and facilitated Scrum ceremonies in a two-week sprint cycle
- Collaborated with the internal agile guild (including all Scrum Masters in B2C and B2B areas) to develop agile standards
- Handled additional organizational tasks such as onboarding new colleagues and managing Slack and Jira/Confluence
Simone Philipp
Event Management Strategist & Interim Manager (Chemical Industry)
Last position:
Event Management Strategist & Interim Manager (Chemical Industry)
- Strategic consultancy international B2B event management
- Development and controlling of a global trade show yearly plan (20+ countries)
- Development and global implementation of guidelines for trade shows and events
- Development of a consistent B2B trade show design as well as an event information hub
- Internal and external communication, content creation and social media marketing
Reinhard Duy
Continuing Education Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Last position:
Continuing Education Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning at Continuing Education
- Continuing education in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Machine Learning
- Operating system: Windows
- Development environments: JetBrains PyCharm, Jupyter Notebook, Spyder
- Programming languages: Python 3.10
- Other technologies: Anaconda, Keras 2.10, NumPy, OpenCV, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Seaborn, TensorFlow 2.10, PyTorch
Sascha Piper
Independent (IT) Project Manager and Interim Manager
Last position:
Independent (IT) Project Manager and Interim Manager at Projekt-Kosmos Interim Management & Consulting GmbH
- Establishing the company
- Planning sales and marketing strategy
- Implementing M365
- Creating a recruiting process
- Defining company goals and setting corresponding KPIs
- Market and competitor analyses
- Contract drafting including creating compensation models
Andreas Menzel
Project Management (freelance)
Last position:
Project Management (freelance) at Spice Manufacturer
- Responsibility for the Product Owner role
- Introduction of agile project methodology
- System integration App <-> AWS backend database <-> vending machine based on algorithms for retail
Raul Gaber
Project Manager
Last position:
Project Manager at arvenio Marketing GmbH
- Project manager
- Customer support
- Expansion of the product portfolio
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EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation statistics
Typical experience
24 years
Average project duration
2.6 years
Certifications per freelancer
7
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Doctorate
13%
Salary / Daily Rate Distribution
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Average rates for EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation & Seniority distribution
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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation validates that a professional understands the basic Scrum framework and can take part in agile delivery with the right vocabulary and habits. It shows familiarity with roles, events, artifacts, and the idea of continuous inspection and adaptation. For companies, that means less time spent explaining the basics of Scrum.
No. Agile Scrum Foundation is an entry-level credential, while Scrum Master certifications usually go deeper into facilitation, team coaching, and removing delivery obstacles. A freelancer with the Foundation certificate may support Scrum work well, but the credential alone does not prove senior Scrum Master experience.
The EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation is a good starting point for people who work with agile teams and want a recognized introduction to Scrum. It fits project staff, business analysts, product support roles, junior Scrum team members, and anyone moving from traditional project work into agile delivery. It is also useful for freelancers who want to show they can join Scrum-based assignments with confidence.
A candidate should be comfortable with the basic structure of Scrum, common team roles, and the purpose of agile events and artifacts. The exam is intended for foundational knowledge, so it is less about deep theory and more about clear understanding of how Scrum works in practice. Short study, practice questions, and reading the official EXIN materials are usually enough preparation for many professionals.
In general, this is an entry-level certification and is designed to be accessible to newcomers. Many candidates take it without prior Scrum certification, although some hands-on exposure to agile teamwork makes the material easier to understand. Companies often view it as a sign of solid basics rather than advanced specialization.
EXIN certification policies can change, so holders should always check the current EXIN guidance for any recertification or maintenance rules. The key point for employers is that Agile Scrum Foundation is used as proof of foundational Scrum knowledge, not as a tool-specific badge. If you hire for a long engagement, it is still wise to confirm the certificate status during screening.
The Agile Scrum Foundation certificate is useful in German companies that run product development, digital transformation, IT delivery, or cross-functional project work. It is also relevant when teams include both German-speaking and international staff, because Scrum gives everyone a shared process language. Remote work is common too, since the certification supports structured communication in distributed teams.
It gives you a fast signal that the freelancer knows the basics of Scrum and can operate inside an agile team without needing a full introduction to the framework. That is useful when you need someone for sprint-based delivery, backlog work, reviews, or retrospectives. For a company, it helps narrow the search to candidates who understand the rhythm and discipline of agile work.
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