SAFe® Scrum Master

Summary

In this two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise. Unlike traditional Scrum Master training that focuses on the fundamentals of team-level Scrum, the SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of the entire enterprise, and prepares attendees to successfully plan and execute the Program Increment (PI), the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization. This includes learning the key components of Agile at scale development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute Iteration Planning.

Attendees will 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 at scale. SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification signifies that people are prepared to perform the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, increasing their value to teams and organizations that are implementing SAFe.

Learning Goals

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To perform the role of a SAFe® Scrum Master, attendees should be able to:
  1. Describe Scrum in a SAFe enterprise
  2. Facilitate Scrum events
  3. Facilitate effective Iteration execution
  4. Support effective Program Increment execution
  5. Support relentless improvement
  6. Coach Agile teams for maximum business results
  7. Support DevOps implementation

Topics Covered

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  1. Introducing Scrum in SAFe
  2. Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master
  3. Experiencing Program Increment planning
  4. Facilitating Iteration execution
  5. Finishing the Program Increment
  6. Coaching the Agile team

What Attendees Get

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The class registration includes:
  1. Printed workbook
  2. Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) exam
  3. One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
  4. Course certificate of completion

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

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Who will benefit?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  1. Program or Project Manager
  2. Scrum Master
  3. Team Lead
  4. Release Train Engineer
  5. Business Analyst
  6. Agile Coach
  7. Portfolio Manager
  8. Consultant
  9. Architect
  10. Engineer
  11. Developer
  12. Director
  13. Quality
  14. Manager
  15. Product Manager
  16. Product Owner
  17. Delivery Manager
  18. Program Manager
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Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam:

  1. Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
  2. Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
  3. Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

 

Professional Development Units (PDUs)
and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.

Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.

Activity Number SAFeScrumMaster Duration 2 days
PMI Certification Technical Leadership Strategic Total
PMP® 12.00 2.25 0.75 15.00
PgMP® 12.00 2.25 0.75 15.00
PMI_RMP® 0.00 2.25 0.75 3.00
PMI_SP® 0.00 2.25 0.75 3.00
PMI_ACP® 12.00 2.25 0.75 15.00
PfMP® 0.00 2.25 0.75 3.00
PMI_PBAsm 0.00 2.25 0.75 3.00
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Exam & Certification Details

Exam prerequisite skills
Experience working in a Lean-Agile environment

Exam requirements
The first step toward becoming an Certified SAFe® Scrum Master is to attend the SAFe® Scrum Master course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

Exam details

  1. Exam name – SAFe® Scrum Master Exam
  2. Exam format – Multiple choice; Multiple select
  3. Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  4. Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® Scrum Master course
  5. Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
  6. Number of questions – 45
  7. Passing score – SSM = 33 out of 45 (73%);
  8. Language – English
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

Exam study materials

The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:

  1. Course materials – The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
  2. Study guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
  3. Practice test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
  4. Sample Questions – A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.

What you get

Becoming a Certified SAFe® Scrum Master requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many Scrum Masters. Certification includes:

  1. Certified SAFe® Scrum Master PDF certificate
  2. Certified SAFe® Scrum Master digital badge to promote the accomplishment online
  3. One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SSM Community of Practice
  4. Access to Meetup groups and events that provide connections to other certified SAFe professionals
  5. A variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey.
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