SAFe® Scrum Master with (SSM) Certification

Why SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)?

This 2-day SAFe Scrum Master Certification course will prepare you for Scrum Master Role in a Scaled Agile Framework environment. You’ll gain an understanding of the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe® enterprise as this course will explore the role of Scrum in the context of the entire enterprise, and will prepare you to successfully plan and execute the Program Increment (PI), the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe® organization.

This course includes learning the key components of scaled agile development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute iteration planning. You’ll also discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach those teams to deliver the maximum business value that is achievable through SAFe®. The SAFe Scrum Master certification signifies that you are prepared to perform the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe® environment – thoroughly understand the full delivery value stream at the enterprise level, increasing your value to teams and organizations that are implementing SAFe®.
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Who Can Attend?

This Course is intended for people new to the role of the Scrum Master, or people wanting to better understand the role and how it fits in a SAFe enterprise. Attendees typically include New or existing Scrum Masters, Team Leads who want to understand the Scrum Master role, and SAFe Release Train Engineers who want to coach Scrum Masters on their role.

Topics Include

  • Introducing Scrum in SAFe
  • Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master
  • Experiencing Program Increment planning
  • Facilitating Iteration execution
  • Finishing the Program Increment
  • Coaching the Agile team

Learning Goals

  • Describe Scrum in a SAFe® enterprise
  • Facilitate Scrum events
  • Facilitate effective Iteration execution
  • Support effective Program Increment execution
  • Support relentless improvement
  • Coach Agile teams for maximum business results
  • Support DevOps implementation

Benefits of Attending SAFe Scrum MasterCourse

SAFe Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the exam will receive

A SAFe Scrum Master Certificate

A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Scrum Master

A SAFe Scrum Master branding kit with the SSM Certification mark

SAFe 4 Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment online

Course Registration Includes

Printed workbooks

Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Scrum Master (SSM) exam

One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform

Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

Continuing Education Units

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications, and Scrum Educational Units (SDUs) under category C toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.

SAFe PM/PO Exam Details

  • Exam Format: Multiple choice; Multiple select
  • Exam Delivery: Web-based (single browser); closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Exam Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Scrum Master course
  • Exam Cost:First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
  • Exam Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
  • Number of Questions: 45
  • Passing Score: 33 out of 45 (73%)
  • Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.

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