About the CASS™ designation
The Chartered Agile and Scrum Specialist (CASS®) is a specialist-level credential from the Chartered Institute of Management Specialists (CIMS) that recognises individuals with exceptional expertise and leadership in agile delivery and scrum practice. It signifies a commitment to excellence in facilitating agile teams, guiding scrum ceremonies and driving iterative, high-value delivery.
Holders of the designation are recognised as agile practitioners who can translate agile principles into measurable delivery outcomes — from sprint planning through to organisational agile transformation — while upholding the servant-leadership and continuous-improvement ethos the discipline demands.
Entry requirements
To be considered for the CASS™ designation, applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:
Academic background
A bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in business administration, information technology, project management, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
Professional experience
Around 2–5 years of relevant work in agile or scrum roles, covering responsibilities such as sprint facilitation, backlog management, team coaching and agile delivery.
Mode of assessment
Candidates are evaluated across several dimensions to confirm their readiness for the designation:
- Review of academic qualifications, focusing on coursework related to agile principles, project management and iterative delivery methodologies.
- Documentation of professional experience, including agile or scrum initiatives undertaken, accomplishments in improving team delivery, and their impact on organisational performance.
- Examination of technical knowledge and competency in agile frameworks and techniques, such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and sprint metrics.
- Case studies or practical assignments that assess an applicant's ability to facilitate scrum ceremonies, coach agile teams, and resolve delivery impediments.
Standards & competencies
The CASS™ designation is awarded to professionals who can demonstrate consistent, evidenced competency in the following areas:
Features & benefits
Professional recognition
Be recognised as a highly skilled, knowledgeable professional in agile delivery and scrum practice, enhancing your credibility and reputation within the project and product community.
Career advancement
Position yourself for leadership roles as a scrum master, agile coach or delivery lead across technology firms, consultancies and transformation programmes, with opportunities for career progression.
Value delivery
Play a crucial role in delivering value to organisations by facilitating high-performing teams, removing delivery impediments, and enabling faster, more predictable iterative outcomes.
Continuous professional development
Commit to ongoing learning, staying updated on emerging agile frameworks, tools and best practice throughout your career.