Course
SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master (SASM) («SMSAFE»)
Course facts
- Understanding of the Agile Mindset
- Successful implementation of Scrum in the SAFe company
- Supporting Scrum Events
- Ability to use effective iterations
- Supporting PI planning on Agile Release Train (ART) level
- Promoting and supporting successful cooperation in the team and in the Agile Release Train (ART)
In contrast to the Professional Scrum Master («AJS»), this course focuses on the importance of Scrum in the SAFe context and in a Lean-Agile organization.
- Scrum, especially in the context of SAFe
- Role, responsibilities and characteristics of the Scrum Master
- Interaction between team and program level, so-called Agile Release Train (ART)
- Transparency about the progress of an iteration
- Basic psychological knowledge and effective methods for coaching agile teams
A mixture of theoretical impulses, exercises and discussions will enable you to get started with the SAFe framework. You will receive answers and practices that will serve as a foundation for your Scrum Master craft in everyday practice.
Digital whiteboards will be used regularly during the course. If you are attending the course on site, please bring your notebook with you.
This course is designed for existing or prospective Scrum Masters in a SAFe environment, team leaders who want to better understand the role of the Scrum Master, and SAFe Release Train Engineers who want to coach Scrum Masters regarding their role.
There are no formal requirements for participation in the course.
Experience in project management and/or IT and especially with Scrum / Kanban is advantageous.Familiarity with the concepts and principles of Agile is also recommended.
Knowledge of SAFe is not mandatory in this case. Leading SAFe is recommended to have received an introduction to the framework.
After attending the course you will receive access to the SAFe Scrum Master exam.
Upon passing the exam, the participant receives the «Certified SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM)» certification of the Scaled Agile Academy.
Exam format: Multiple choice, web-based, no aids, questions: 45, pass rate: 33 of 45 (73%), duration: 90 minutes.
The exam is held in English.
Experience has shown that seven to ten hours of independent study are required to successfully pass the exam. Our trainers will prepare you optimally for the course and will also be on hand to answer your questions afterwards.
This training is conducted in German and English by our training partner AgileMinds; in French by Ahead Technology.