Scrum Master Certification
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Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Christian Stradal
Last position:
Standardization of equipment, software and processes for DACH/SOE region at Neuroth AG
- Scope development and project planning
- Stakeholder management
- Process analysis and adaptation
- Development of reporting structures
- Establishment of joint communication structures
- Training concept
- Order processing and cost tracking
Hanspeter Jost
Last position:
Lead Salesforce Consultant DACH at DXC Technology
- Recording, validating, and coordinating customer requirements
- Analyzing customers' business processes, and designing and implementing solutions in Salesforce
- Designing and developing Salesforce architectures using Sales and Service Cloud
- Maintaining and expanding my skills to stay current with Salesforce's new features
- Taking an active role in the pre-sales phase and working closely with sales and pre-sales teams
- Building and strengthening the team's expertise in new areas
- Actively helping to define and align my role within DXC's best practices
- MC Growth implementation
- AI Agentforce Agents Builder
- Agent Designer with elements.cloud
- Salesforce org assessments
- Process configuration mining
- Serving as a single point of contact for global SFDC contacts
- Coordinating projects with the EMEA and global headquarters
- Preparing proposals and presales work with Salesforce Account Executives and client partners for global accounts
Franz Bauer
Last position:
Product Development (AI) at Own initiative
AI telephone assistant platform
Claude Code, Google AI Studio, Python, LLM / Voice-AI, PostgreSQL
- Conception and hands-on development of an AI-supported telephone assistant platform (voice AI / LLM) – from idea and architecture to MVP/product.
- Built agentic workflows and full automations with Claude Code and Google AI Studio.
- Also delivered AI-supported work in client engagements: used Claude Code for governance documentation, requirement drafts, and automations.
Christoph Quereser
Last position:
Managing Director at Stage-IT
optimizing business processes
IT consulting
- ERP
- intralogistics process
- production planning process
- Sales (wholesale, online, B2B B2C)
- product information management
- business intelligence
implementation
- interfaces (SAP, EDI, Databases, ERP, ...)
- ETL processes
- BI Reports
Cathrin Harrison
Last position:
Coach & Trainer at Self-employed
- Conducting one-on-one coaching sessions to support personal and professional goal achievement
- Developing customized coaching and training concepts for different target groups
- Facilitating training workshops on communication, leadership and personal development
- Analyzing development needs and deriving suitable learning and coaching measures
- Using various coaching methods and tools tailored to the client's individual situation
Niko Schmuck
Last position:
Developing Architect, Technical Lead "gridlytics" at HH Energienetze
- Building a data integration platform for high, medium, and low voltage assets for contextual analysis of time series with master data from the SCADA control system (IEC 60870 104), INIS, and SAP.
- Responsibility for the architecture and implementation of the solution, as well as sparring partner for the Product Owner.
- Use of Kotlin, Spring Boot, Maven, TimescaleDB, PostgreSQL, liquibase, Elements IoT, Docker, Kubernetes, Grafana, Python, jupyter, and various API gateways.
Michael Gonschor
Last position:
Scrummaster at Xenovo
Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings
Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process
Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps
Stakeholder management
Documentation and improvement of the development process
Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Majk Kupferberg
Last position:
Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0 at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
- Roll-out of 12 core locations in Germany (covering core routers, route reflectors, border routers, CGNAT, Sedges)
- Roll-out of 40 aggregation locations in Germany (covering aggregation routers and BNG functionality)
- Roll-out of 230 edge locations in Germany (covering several edge routers per site)
- Network topology (re-) planning (core-to-core, core-to-agg, edge rings planning) including carrier management
- BNG (customer) migration to new network infrastructure including IT support
- Lawful interception and LIMS
- Network documentation with FNT Command, ServiceNow
- Network engineering handover to operations, process management
- Commercial and technological management, supplier management
- Management of architecture and design progress (HHLD, HLD, LLD)
Gerhard Kolar
Last position:
Senior Project Manager and Construction Manager at HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH
- Building the data center in Oberkochen (defense area)
- Planning the fiber optic ring, simulation of Wi-Fi coverage
- Cable routing plan for WAN and LAN cables for office and production (infrastructure)
- Adaptation of the SAP system (R3) for the Oberkochen site (software)
- IT transformation of the SAP system to SAP HANA
- Planning network infrastructure and server technologies in the SAP environment
- Pré-sales support and setting up change management
- Independent coordination of utilities according to time, budget and quality
- Mapping the project in MS Project and SERVICENow
- Development and design of hardware and software
- Demand management and portfolio management
- Building a risk register and migration plan
- Preparation of payment-supporting documents in coordination with the responsible finance and commercial functions
- Budget: 5 Mio. - 34 FTE
Swetlana Liebig
Last position:
IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX at Freelancer
- Various IT audits
- SOX testing
- ICS testing and advisory
Inga Seischab
Last position:
Senior PMO + Change Management Lead at ICIG Business Services GmbH
- Support for a carve-in project for five sites worldwide (3 in Germany, 3 in the US) as part of a global M&A project
- SAP S/4HANA
- Introduction of structures and best practices, as well as a consistent project management methodology for the global carve-in program
- Optimization of tracking, monitoring, and communication
- Development of a change and communication concept to involve the carve-in sites
- Implementation control and stakeholder management
- Coaching and support of the project team regarding project management and communication
- Building a sustainable communication cascade and structures to support the transformation
- Advising and supporting the client project management
Rafael De Mestre Gebauer
Last position:
Project Lead Automation at Textile industry
Analysis and optimization of end-to-end processes in different business areas such as sales, procurement, order processing and logistics. Redesign of the ERP. Identification of optimization potential, especially in areas with media breaks and manual tasks, as well as creation of a prioritized transformation roadmap with clear business cases and implementation recommendations. Management of automation initiatives. RPA at the production site in China. Evaluation and introduction of relevant AI use cases as well as building basic AI competence in the organization. Training internal employees of the project team and supporting them in the transformation process to develop a continuous improvement culture. Close collaboration with IT and external implementation partners, reporting to senior management.
Main tasks and achievements:
- Analysis of business processes and design of automated processes
- Training and support for employees in China and Germany
- 20% cost savings in logistics
- Regular status reports to management
Babak Heydari
Last position:
IT Project & Product Manager at Wiener Stadt Werke - Wiener Linien
Development and expansion of the drivers' app system, including the mobile app (frontend), system infrastructure (backend), and required interfaces to the various Wiener Linien core systems.
Marc Blöchlinger
Last position:
Project Manager at Psychiatrische Dienste Aargau AG
- Introduction of closed-loop in connection with the new pharmacy building
- Project management, design & implementation including commissioning
- Support in various projects and topics, e.g., the takeover of Praxis Rehalp, staff scheduling, and replacement of Navision & Orbis
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Scrum Masters statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.4 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Scrum Masters
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What it validates
A Scrum Master Certification shows that a professional can help a team work in a real Scrum environment. It points to practical knowledge of the Scrum framework, servant leadership, and the habits needed to keep work visible, focused, and moving.
- Facilitation of Scrum events
- Support for sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Coaching the team on Scrum rules and team collaboration
- Removal of blockers and delivery impediments
- Protection of the team from avoidable interruptions
Typical holders
People with this certification are often agile coaches, team facilitators, project managers moving into agile delivery, or developers who have taken on the Scrum Master role. Some hold credentials such as CSM, PSM, or other Scrum Master badges from different issuers. What matters is not the logo on the certificate alone, but whether the person can guide a team in day-to-day Scrum practice.
Core skills
The certification usually signals hands-on knowledge of the role, not just theory. A strong holder knows how to keep ceremonies useful, make work transparent, and help the Product Owner and the team stay aligned.
- Sprint and backlog flow
- Impediment management
- Team coaching and conflict handling
- Agile metrics and delivery visibility
- Stakeholder communication in changing projects
Where it matters
Scrum Master Certification is useful in software delivery, product development, digital transformation, and other work that runs in short iterations. It is a strong signal when a company needs someone who can support a cross-functional team, whether the collaboration is remote, hybrid, or on-site. In international teams, clear English communication and calm facilitation matter as much as framework knowledge.
What companies can expect
A freelancer with this certification should be able to create structure without adding bureaucracy. They help teams inspect work, adapt plans, and keep delivery on track when priorities shift. For a company, that means fewer process gaps, better meeting discipline, and a clearer path from planning to done.
Choosing the right profile
Not every Scrum Master has the same background. Some are strongest in software teams, others in operations or product work, and some combine the role with agile coaching or project management. Look for evidence of real Scrum practice, not only a certificate name, especially if the team needs someone to step into a live delivery environment quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Scrum Masters.
Scrum Master Certification shows that a professional understands the Scrum framework and the responsibilities of the Scrum Master role. It usually points to practical skills in facilitation, team support, and helping the group stay focused on value delivery. For companies, it is a signal that the freelancer can guide Scrum routines without turning them into paperwork.
In practice, people often use Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Scrum Master Certification to mean a professional qualified for the Scrum Master role. The exact certificate depends on the issuing body, because different organizations offer their own Scrum Master credentials. When you review a profile, look at the person’s actual agile experience as well as the badge name.
A Scrum Master certification focuses on how the team works: facilitation, removing blockers, and improving the delivery process. Product Owner credentials focus more on product direction, backlog choices, and stakeholder priorities. If you need someone to support team flow and Scrum events, the Scrum Master path is the relevant one.
This certification is a good fit for people who already work with agile teams or want to move into that role. It suits project managers, developers, team leads, and agile practitioners who need a stronger grounding in Scrum practice. If you are responsible for helping a team work smoothly and improve over time, it is a natural next step.
A Scrum Master Certification is useful, but it does not replace real experience. Ask whether the freelancer has supported active teams, handled blockers, and worked with Product Owners and stakeholders in changing projects. The best profiles show calm facilitation, good judgment, and an ability to adapt Scrum to the team’s context.
Preparation usually combines reading the Scrum Guide, learning the purpose of each event, and practicing how to handle common team situations. Many candidates also study real cases on coaching, conflict, and backlog flow. The strongest preparation is not memorizing terms, but understanding how Scrum works when a team is under pressure.
That depends on the issuing organization, because Scrum Master credentials are offered by several bodies with different rules. Some certifications stay current through continuing education, while others require periodic renewal or renewal steps. Before hiring, it is worth checking whether the holder keeps the credential active and up to date.
It is especially relevant in software, product development, digital change, and any project that works in short cycles with frequent feedback. Scrum Master Certification also helps in non-technical teams that need clearer collaboration and faster adaptation. It is most valuable when the team is cross-functional and the work changes as it moves forward.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Scrum Masters is 121 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 965 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Scrum Masters, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Scrum Masters have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Scrum Masters are German (100%), English (97%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Scrum Masters are Information Technology (77%), Professional Services (66%), and Manufacturing (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Scrum Masters are Project Management (90%), Information Technology (83%), and Operations (59%).
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