Leading SAFe® Certification Training

Agile Training, Scaled Agile

Duration: 2 days

Language: English

Location: Zoom Meeting

Level: Intermediate

In this two-day SAFe® certification course, you will learn how to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) version 6.0 and its underlying principles derived:

Lean
Systems thinking
Agile development
Product development flow
DevOps

You will also learn how to:

Establish team and technical agility
Organise and re-organise around the flow of value
Support and execute PI Planning events
Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs

SSM Certification Course Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

SAFe Certification Training Information

Benefits of this SAFe training include the following:

Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe
Become a Lean-Agile Leader
Enable Agile Product Delivery
Learn How to Implement Lean Portfolio Management
Instruction Provided by Certified SAFe Programme Consultants
Earn the SAFe Agilist certification
Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching

Safe Scrum Master Course Prerequisites

To benefit the most from this course, it’s suggested that you have:

Five years or more of work in software development, testing, business analysis, and product or project management.
Some experience with Scrum.

Safe Scrum Master Certification Exam Information

Certification Information

Duration: 90 minutes
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 80%
Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed
Access: Practice and certification exams are available in your Scaled Agile Community portal under the course you’re attending.
Cost: Initial cost is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPCs
Retake Policy: First retake may be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake may be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake may be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.

Safe Scrum Master Certification Course Outline

Module 1: Introducing SAFe

In this module, you will learn about:

Recognising the problem to be solved
Knowing the basic constructs of SAFe
Applying the 1-2-3 implementation strategy

Module 2: Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset

In this module, you will learn about:

SAFe House of Lean
Respect for people and culture
Purpose, Flow, Innovation
Relentless improvement, Leadership
Supporting the Agile Manifesto

Module 3: Understanding SAFe Principles

In this module, you will learn how to:

Take an economic view
Apply systems thinking
Assume variability and preserve options
Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
Base milestones on an objective evaluation of working systems
Visualise and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths
Apply cadence and synchronise with cross-domain planning
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
Decentralise decision-making

Module 4: Experience PI Planning

In this module, you will learn how to:

Create and review draft PI plans
Finalise plans and establish business value
Review final plans and commit to a set of PI Objectives

Module 5: Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value

In this module, you will learn how to:

Continuously deliver value with Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Continuously explore customer needs
Develop the Vision, Roadmap, and Programme Backlog
Prioritise the Programme Backlog for optimal ROI

Module 6: Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

In this module, you will learn how to:

Lead the change
Know the way and emphasise lifelong learning
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers

Module 7: Empowering a Lean Portfolio

In this module, you will learn how to:

Fund value streams
Empower local decision-making
Provide objective evidence of fitness for purpose
Manage epic-level initiatives responsibly
Forecast predictably
Budget value streams dynamically

Module 8: Building Large Solutions

In this module, you will learn how to:

Coordinate and integrate multiple ARTs and Suppliers
Define large solutions

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SSM Certification FAQs

Who should attend this SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM Certification) course?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

New Scrum Masters who recently attended ScrumMaster training and 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

Will I get Scaled Agile membership by attending this course?

First-time attendees of SAFe courses get a 1-year Scaled Agile membership with course attendance. For attendees taking their second course or more, membership will not be extended as a result of taking another course. Once your membership expires, you will have a few options to renew your membership to maintain your active certifications. You can check out those options at the SAFe Membership FAQ.

What is the process to take the SSM Certification exam?

Learners can access their learning plans and exams after the instructor has marked their attendance about halfway through their class. The steps are as follows:

Login to the SAFe Community. If you do not remember your password, click the “Forgot Password” link to receive a reset email.
Select Learn > My Learning from the tabs.
Select “In Progress”
Select the class that you are looking for. You may have multiple In Progress.
The Exam is located at the bottom of the Learning Plan. You are required to complete all required items marked with red asterisks* before you can take the exam.

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