Course
SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master («SMSAFE»)
Course facts
- Understanding of the Agile Mindset
- Successful implementation of Scrum in the SAFe company
- Support for Scrum Events
- Ability to use effective iterations
- Support of PI planning on Agile Release Train (ART) level
- Promotion and support of 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 combination of theory, exercises and discussions will let you grow into this framework. For your daily work you will receive answers and practices that serve as a foundation.
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 prerequisites for participation in the course. Experience in project management and/or computer science and especially with Scrum is advantageous. Familiarity with the concepts and principles of Agile is also recommended.
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)» certificate 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.
Trainings in German and English are conducted by our training partner AgileMinds.
Trainings in French are conducted by our partner Ahead Technology.