Certified SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM)

Part 1: Introducing Scrum in SAFe

1.        Examine basic Agile development concepts

2.       Explore scrum basics

3.       Position an Agile Team in a SAFe Enterprise

Part 2: Characterizing the Role of the Scrum Master

1.        Examine the responsibilities of the Scrum Master role

2.       Explore the characteristics of an effective Scrum Master

3.       Build high-performing teams

4.       Facilitate effective team events

5.       Coach the Agile Team using powerful questions

6.       Collaborate with other teams

7.       Resolve team conflicts

Part 3: Experiencing PI Planning

1.        Prepare to experience PI Planning

2.       Create and review draft PI plans

3.       Finalize plans and establish business value

4.       Review final plans and commit to a set of PI Objectives

5.       Facilitate an effective PI Planning

Part 4: Facilitating Iteration Execution

1.        Plan the Iteration

2.       Track the Iteration progress

3.       Refine the Backlog

4.       Facilitate the Iteration Review

5.       Facilitate relentless improvement

6.       Support DevOps and Release on Demand

Part 5: Finishing the PI

1.       Coach the IP Iteration

2.       Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt event

Part 6: Becoming a Certified SAFe Scrum Master

1.        Becoming a Certified SAFe Scrum Master

Intended for people new to the role of the Scrum Master, or people wanting to better understand the role and how it fits in a SAFe enterprise, attendees typically include:

• New or existing Scrum Masters
• Team Leads
• Release Train Engineers

• Identify the key components of Agile development
• Identify the key elements of Scrum
• Explore Scrum in the context of a SAFe enterprise
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Scrum Master
• Identify the characteristics of an effective Scrum Master
• Experience PI planning and explore how to facilitate this event
• Experience a complete iteration
• Explore how to facilitate iteration planning, backlog refinement, team and system demos, and the iteration retrospective
• Identify ways to track iteration progress and foster collaboration and synchronization between the teams in the program
• Explore improvement at the Program level with the Inspect and Adapt workshop

• Exam name – SAFe® 4 Scrum Master Exam – or – SAFe® 5 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® Scrum Master course
• Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam

• Number of questions – 45
• Passing score – SSM 4 = 33 out of 45 (73%); SSM 5 = 34 out of 45 (75%)
• Language – English
• 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.
• 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.