SAFe Scrum Master
The SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification is a widely recognized credential for professionals who want to become effective Scrum Masters in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) environment. Unlike traditional Scrum, which focuses on managing small teams, SAFe® emphasizes scaling Agile across large enterprises, where multiple teams work together to deliver complex solutions. The SAFe® Scrum Master certification equips individuals with the skills necessary to manage Scrum teams in this scaled environment while also working within the broader organizational structure.
The SAFe® Scrum Master course provides a deep understanding of the role of the Scrum Master in an enterprise that uses SAFe®. It covers not only the basics of Scrum but also how the Scrum Master can help Agile teams perform optimally and align with the larger Agile Release Train (ART).
Key focus areas of the SAFe® Scrum Master include:
- Understanding Scrum in SAFe®: Learning how Scrum principles fit within the SAFe® framework and the role of the Scrum Master in large-scale Agile implementations.
- Facilitating Scrum Events: Supporting the team in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring they follow the Agile process.
- Supporting Program Increment (PI) Planning: Gaining skills in planning and executing PI Planning, a core component in SAFe® where multiple Agile teams align on shared goals for the upcoming increment.
- Coaching Agile Teams: Helping teams remove obstacles, continuously improve, and adopt Lean-Agile principles to ensure they deliver high-quality solutions efficiently.
- Collaboration Across Teams: Working with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Release Train Engineers to ensure team alignment and foster collaboration across the ART.
- Lean-Agile Mindset: Promoting a mindset of continuous improvement, adaptability, and the use of metrics to improve team performance.
The SSM certification exam consists of multiple-choice questions and requires a comprehensive understanding of both the Scrum framework and SAFe®. Passing the exam validates that candidates are skilled in managing Agile teams in a complex, large-scale environment.
By earning the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification, professionals are well-equipped to support the adoption of Agile and SAFe® in their organization, helping them advance in their careers and contribute effectively to enterprise-level Agile transformations.
