PSPO-I

If Your Application or Certification Is Revoked

Understand What “Revoked” Means

The PSPO-I certification validates your ability to apply Scrum Product Ownership at a foundational level—collaborating with Scrum teams, supporting backlog management, engaging with stakeholders, and facilitating value-driven delivery—combining Scrum principles, product ownership responsibilities, and iterative practices to ensure alignment with business goals and effective team-level product outcomes.

Reasons for Revocation of PSPO-I Complete or Eligibility

Possible Reasons to Lose PSPO I Certification

Violations of Ethics/Code: of Conduct, such as dishonesty or misconduct/misbehavior as prescribed by the Scrum.org Professional Code of Conduct or Certification Policy.

Fraudulent or false information: Inaccuracy or precision of the information given during the PSPO I examination registration, verification of identities of the personnel, or other communications related to certifications.

Violations of the exam integrity and security policies of Scrum.org: such as cheating in an exam or the possession of unauthentic materials; impersonating another candidate; or the availability of questions in the exams.

Non-compliance to the certification requirements from scrum.org: failure to comply with the requirements of the certification, the conditions of the assessment, as well as the obligations following the exam, including confidentiality

Failure of cooperation with Scrum.org processes: refusal to allow auditing, verification checks, or investigations or refusal to correspond with Scrum.org requests regarding certification.

What to Do If Your Status Is Revoked

What to Do if Your PSPO-I Certification Is Revoked

Review the Official Notification:
Carefully read the revocation notice issued by Scrum.org. The notice explains why your PSPO-I certification was revoked and outlines required actions, deadlines, and any available appeal options.

Contact Certification Support:
Reach out to Scrum.org’s support team if you need clarification, additional details about the issue, or guidance on resolving it.

Submit an Appeal:
If you believe the revocation was incorrect or based on inaccurate information, submit a formal appeal by following the instructions in the notification. Ensure the appeal is submitted within the specified timeframe.

Provide Supporting Evidence:
Prepare and submit relevant documentation to support your case, such as exam records, identity verification, training completion proof, communication history, or any materials demonstrating compliance with Scrum.org certification policies.

If the Revocation Is Upheld

You will permanently lose your PSPO-I certification or eligibility in cases involving fraud, exam cheating, identity impersonation, or serious violations of Scrum.org’s Code of Conduct. You may also be restricted from retaking PSPO-I or other Scrum.org exams for a defined period or, in severe cases, banned indefinitely from pursuing Scrum.org certifications.

Once revoked, your name is removed from the official Scrum.org certification registry, and you can no longer claim or use the PSPO-I credential on resumes, professional profiles, digital badges, or certification verification platforms.

Prevent Revocation in the Future

Always provide accurate and verifiable information during your PSPO-I exam registration and any communications with Scrum.org. Follow Scrum.org’s Code of Conduct and exam policies at all times. Do not share, copy, distribute, or reproduce any exam content or proprietary Scrum.org materials. Maintain professional and transparent communication with Scrum.org if any issue arises regarding your certification.