SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

Target Audience:

The SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) training is designed for professionals currently working or aspiring to work as Scrum Masters in large-scale agile environments. It is also suitable for:

• Current Scrum Masters looking to advance in a SAFe framework.
• Agile team managers who want to understand the responsibilities of a Scrum Master within SAFe.
• Agile team members aiming to take on a leadership role.

Prerequisites:

No specific prior experience is required, but it is recommended to have:

• A basic understanding of Scrum concepts.
• Experience working in agile teams.
• Experience in leadership or facilitation is a plus.

Schedule:

• Training from 09:00 AM to 5:30 PM over 2 days.
• A 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon.
• A 1-hour lunch break.

Structure:

• 100% remote training with an open camera policy.
• Certificate of completion provided at the end of the training.
• Maximum of 20 participants per session.
• Registration: Open year-round, with spots allocated based on availability.
• Access Time: Training access is guaranteed within 7 days of registration.
• Certification: You have 30 days to complete the certification after the training ends.
• Our remote training is accessible to people with reduced mobility and those with disabilities.

Teaching Methods:

• Theoretical Presentations: Interactive sessions introducing the key concepts of the SAFe framework.
• Case Studies: Real-world scenario analysis to illustrate the practical application of SAFe principles.
• Group Work: Collaborative exercises and simulations to reinforce hands-on learning.
• Q&A Sessions: Interactive discussions with the trainer to clarify concepts and answer questions.
• Access to Documentation: Online resources, practical guides, and access to the SAFe community for further learning post-training.

The cost of the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) training is 1100 $ (excl. VAT) per participant. This price includes:

• Access to the training sessions.
• Educational materials and official SAFe documentation.
• Registration for the SAFe Scrum Master certification exam.
• Post-training support and one-year membership in the SAFe community.

Trainings Scrum master

> Responsibilities towards the team.

> Characteristics of an effective Scrum Master.

> Building high-performing teams.

> Facilitating team events.

> Coaching the Agile team with powerful questions.

> Collaborating with other teams.

> Resolving team conflicts.

> Preparation for PI Planning.

> Designing and reviewing PI Plans.

> Finalizing plans and establishing business value.

> Reviewing final plans.

> Facilitating an effective PI Planning event.

> Planning and tracking iteration progress.

> Refining the backlog.

> Facilitating iteration reviews.

> Promoting continuous improvement.

> Supporting DevOps.

> Coaching the Program Increment iteration.

> Facilitating the inspection and adaptation workshop.

> Mock exam with group feedback.

> The exam is taken online (within a maximum of one month) in French or English.

> Exam tips and an instructional video on how the exam works.

> After the training, participants receive a link to the Scaled Agile Academy site, where they can take the exam.

> The exam is a 90-minute multiple-choice test with 45 questions.

> A minimum score of 75% is required to pass the exam.

During the training, the trainer assesses participants’ progress through quizzes, simulations, and practical exercises.

Participants complete a skills assessment before and after the training to validate their acquired competencies.

• Master the role of Scrum Master.
• Facilitate Scrum events.
• Coordinate with the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning.
• Manage obstacles and dependencies.
• Support team self-organization.
• Guide Lean-Agile practices.
• Prepare for the SAFe© SSM exam