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).
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 4 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.
Attending this course prepares individuals to take the SAFe 4 Scrum Master exam to receive the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification.
Learning Goals
To perform the role of a SAFe® Scrum Master, attendees should be able to:
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
Topics Covered
In this course attendees will:
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
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
Printed workbook
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 to qualify for the exam.
Who will benefit?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
New Scrum Masters who need to perform the role
Existing Scrum Masters who would like to understand their role in the context of a SAFe enterprise
Team Leads who want to understand the Scrum Master role
SAFe Release Train Engineers who want to coach Scrum Masters on their role
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course. However, It is recommended to have:
Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes
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
Annual Renewal:
Membership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned.
Renewal fee: $100
Exam Details
Exam Name: SAFe® 4 Scrum Master Exam
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 taken within 30 days of course completion.
Retake: 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%)
Language: English
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.
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