SAFe^® 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM) Certification Training

Today, there is mainstream acceptance of Scrum Master role within SMBs and Large MNCs across the globe. With more and more enterprises appreciating the importance of agility due to ever-changing market demands, it requires the teams to be managed in a certain way, how the work is structured, and the relationship between the organization and the workforce. This is where the Scrum Master comes into the picture that kicks off an Agile transition within the organization by leading a bottom-up change rather than a traditional top-down approach.

Scaling agile is certainly on the rise, and the role of Scrum Master is maturing in organizations where multiple frameworks are being used. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is one of the popular Agile Frameworks that is popular globally, and SAFe Scrum Masters are in great demand to lead Agile transformations across industry sectors. With nearly 400,000 SAFe trained professionals, SAFe Scrum Master training is a widely-recognized training program for individuals and enterprises that are looking to implement Agile transformation throughout their organization. Participants taking part in SAFe Scrum Master will receive SSM Certification upon successfully clearing the exam.

In this SSM certification training, you will learn how to:

• Explore Scrum Framework in the context of a SAFe enterprise
• Act servant leader and think in terms of Scrum values and principles
• Successfully plan, facilitate, and execute PI Planning
• Facilitate Scrum events, iteration planning, backlog refinement, and iteration retrospective
• Track iteration progress, foster collaboration and synchronization between teams
• Pass the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam

There are no prerequisites to take up SAFe Scrum Master training. However, participants who are intending to take the SSM certification exam should have experience working in a Lean-Agile environment.

Job roles that can benefit from SSM certification training include, but are not limited to:

• Project Managers
• Executives and Leaders
• Product & Process Leads
• Program & Portfolio Managers
• System, and Solution Architects
• Enterprise Architects
• Managers and Directors
• CIOs and VPs
• Business Analysts
• Agile Coach
• Release Train Engineer

• Format: Closed Book, Multiple Choice Questions
• Number of Questions: 45
• Exam Duration: 90 Mins
• Passing Score: 34 out of 45 (75%)

Yes. At Invensis Learning, you can opt to take up this SSM certification course in live-online delivery mode.

One has to maintain SSM credential by renewing it every year from the date of certification by paying USD 100.

SSM certification includes the following:

• Certified SAFe Scrum Master PDF certificate
• Certified SSM digital badge if you want to promote your accomplishment online
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform. This includes access to the SA Community of Practice
• Access to Meetup groups and other interesting events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals
• A variety of resources to learn and support you during your SAFe journey

Yes. Definitely. Getting SSM certified will benefit you in many ways. You will:

• Receive high degree of proficiency in SAFe framework
• Work better with your team by understanding SAFe vocabulary within the organization
• Facilitate Scrum framework throughout the organization
• Expand your career across different industries that are implementing agile practices
• Become a top-earning SAFe professional with increased opportunities across different industry sectors

• Attend the SAFe Scrum Master certification training provides by trainers such as Invensis Learning
• Learn from Certified SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs) with risch domain experience
• Attempt the SSM Certification exam within a month
• Claim your SSM certification on successful completion of exam
• In case of failure, retake the exam

Second attempt on SSM exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Each retake attempt costs $50.

SSM certification exam has a total of 45 questions which you need to answer in just 90 minutes. To successfully clear the exam you need to attempt 33 or 34 questions for SSM 4 and SSM 5 exam respectively. While there seems to be enough time, according to people who have attempted the exam, the questions are quite complex. This is where your experience working in the Lean-Agile environment will come into picture.

The first attempt is included as a part of the SSM certification course registration fee if you attempt the exam within 30 days of course completion. After that every retake costs $50.

Scaled Agile, Inc. is the certifying body of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam is managed by Scaled Agile.