Course Description: The next step in the Scrum Master’s learning path
This two-day course prepares current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in facilitating Agile team, program, and enterprise success in a SAFe®implementation. The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in support of the program execution and relentless improvement. It enhances the Scrum paradigm with an introduction to scalable engineering and DevOps practices; the application of Kanban to facilitate the flow of value; and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger program and enterprise contexts. The course offers actionable tools for building high-performing teams and explores practical ways of addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise.
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM).
● SAFe framework, values, and Lean-Agile principles
● Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
● Program increment planning, execution, and Inspect and Adapt workshops
● Quality engineering, Agile architecture, and DevOps practices
● Kanban for facilitating team and program flow of work
● Building high-performing teams
● Interaction with the system team, deployment, UX, architects, product owners, product management, and business owners
● Learning and Communities of Practice
After this course, you should be able to:
● Apply SAFe principles to facilitation, enablement, and coaching in the multi-team environment
● Build a high-performing team and foster relentless improvement at the team and program levels
● Address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
● Support the adoption of engineering practices, DevOps, and Agile architecture
● Apply Kanban and flow to optimize the team’s work
● Facilitate program planning, execution, and delivery of end-to-end systems value
● Support learning through participation in Communities of Practice and innovation cycles
Certification
● SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification
● SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the exam will receive:
● A SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificate
● A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
● A SAFe Advanced Scrum Master branding kit with the SASM certification mark
Exam Details
Exam Name: SAFe® 4 Advanced Scrum Master Exam
Exam Format: Multiple Choice, True/False
Exam Delivery: Web-based (single-browser); closed book; no outside assistance; timed exam
Exam Access: First attempt free within 30 days from course completion date
Exam Duration: Once the exam begins candidates have 120 minutes to complete the exam
Number of Questions: 82
Passing Score: 57 (70%)
Sample Test QuestionsUpdates: Feb 20, 2017 – exam duration increased from 75 minutes to 120 minutes
Annual Renewal
Renewals are yearly from the date of certification:
Renewal fee: $100
10 continuing education/outreach hours