Essays on process dysfunction, methodology theater, and what actually works in software development.
One body charges $200 once and calls it a lifetime certification. Another charges $195 every year, forever. Here is what the badge actually buys, what it actually costs, and what the 2026 job market is paying for it.
There is no story point formula. How teams really calculate them with Fibonacci and planning poker, what the ritual costs, and the honest alternative.
Aug 1, 2026
How much is a Scrum Master certification in 2026? The cheapest is $69. PSM I is $200 and never expires, CSM runs $250 to $2,495, and the SAFe Scrum Master renews every year. Every price, and what the renewals actually fund.
Jul 15, 2026