SAFe® 5 Scrum Master Certification
In this two-day SAFe® 5 Scrum Master training course, you’ll gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise and learn the knowledge and tactical skills needed to become a Certified Scrum Master.
The course will focus on the main elements of Agile at scale development, ways to plan and execute iteration planning, whereby learning to develop high-performing, diligent Agile teams, and the tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.
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Course Overview
This SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM) Certification course introduces you to the concepts of a Scaled Agile Framework enterprise and helps you to plan and execute the Program Increment. The course will teach you the key components of Agile at scale development, how to execute Iteration Planning, and how to build high-performing Agile teams.
This includes learning the key components of scaled Agile development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute iteration planning. You’ll also discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach those teams to deliver the maximum business value that is achievable through SAFe. The SSM certification signifies that you are prepared to perform the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, increasing your value to teams and organizations that are implementing SAFe.
Our Trainer
Ola is a Passionate Lean-Agile leader and holds the highest certification(SPCT) at Scaled Agile. He is an active contributor to the development of the framework and the global community.
Ola is a keynote speaker and presented at many global conferences. He is a highly sought after trainer and coach with more than 15 years of experience and trained more than 2000 executives globally.
For the last few years, Ola has focused to help people and their organizations to succeed in their Lean-Agile Transformations by coaching, mentorship and training around SAFe.
After attending the class, attendees should be able to:
- 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
- It is a credential that verifies your Scaled Agile and Scrum knowledge.
- It opens pathways for new opportunities and possibilities in the Scaled Scrum and Agile domain.
- Having a SAFe Scrum master certification will allow you the perfect start to your Scrum career. With optimum knowledge and skills, you will be able to handle the challenges and the difficulties with much ease.
- SAFe Scrum Master certified professionals tend to earn more as compared to their contemporaries.
The SAFe Scrum Master is responsible for integrating Scrum practices into an organization.
The key competencies for the Scrum master are:
- Using Scrum and Kanban to facilitate team events
- Supporting program execution
- Coaching agile teams
The GOLD/SPCT Transformation partners have earned the highest level of certification available from Scaled Agile and have demonstrated the ability to lead organizations through the adoption and implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework. Only Gold SPCT partners can deliver Implementing SAFe and public SAFe Release Train Engineer courses.
Curriculum
Day 1 - AM Session
Introducing scrum in SAFe
- Examine basic Agile development concepts
- Explore scrum basics Position an Agile Team in a SAFe Enterprise
Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master
- Examine the responsibilities of the Scrum Master role
- Explore the characteristics of an effective Scrum Master
- Build high-performing teams
- Facilitate effective team events
- Coach the Agile Team using powerful questions Collaborate with other teams
Day 1 - Con't
Experiencing Pl
- Planning Prepare to experience PI Planning
- Create and review draft PI plans
- Finalize plans and establish business value
- Review final plans and commit to a set of PI Objectives
- Facilitate an effective PI Planning
Day 2
Facilitating Iteration execution
- Plan the Iteration
- Track the Iteration progress
- Refine the Backlog
- Facilitate the Iteration Review
- Facilitate relentless improvement
- Support DevOps and Release on Demand
Becoming a Certified SAFe Scrum Master
- Coach the IP Iteration
- Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt event
- Exam Preparation
Upcoming Course Schedules & Details
For eligible company sponsored participants, please send details to training@agileasia.com for registration as the Invoice will be issued under company name. Participants may make payment using this Invoice and receipt issued for reimbursement.
| No Upcoming Schedules |
Please Note:
- All classes are virtual
- Inclusive of GST
Funding Eligibility
This program has been certified under the IBF Standards and is qualified for subsidizing under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all qualification criteria being met.
For all courses commencing after 01st Jan 2023:
| Singapore Citizen Aged 40 and above | |
|---|---|
| Course Fees | $ 2000.00 |
| Funding | 70 % |
| Nett Fees | $ 600.00 |
| GST | $ 160.00 |
| Nett Fees + GST | $ 760.00 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged below 40 and All PRs | |
|---|---|
| Course Fees | $ 2000.00 |
| Funding | 50 % |
| Nett Fees | $ 1000.00 |
| GST | $ 160.00 |
| Nett Fees + GST | $ 1160.00 |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Course Fees | $ 2000.00 |
| Funding | 0 % |
| Nett Fees | $ 2000.00 |
| GST | $ 160.00 |
| Nett Fees + GST | $ 2160.00 |
Please Note:
For all courses commencing after 01st Jan 2023:
Self-Sponsored Category (in the Finance and Banking Industries)
- Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above – 70% Subsidy + 100% GST
- Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and below – 50% Subsidy + 100% GST
- Singapore Permanent Residents – 50% Subsidy + 100% GST
Company-Sponsored Category (in the Finance and Banking Industries)
- Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above – 70% Subsidy + 100% GST
- Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and below – 50% Subsidy + 100% GST
- Singapore Permanent Residents – 50% Subsidy + 100% GST
- HR needs to create a company account, register, and payment for the participants
For Individuals and Companies NOT in the Finance and Banking Industries
- Full payment - 100% Course Fees + 100% GST
For the latest IBF subsidy scheme, please refer to IBF website https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
- To qualify for the funding, a trainee MUST successfully complete the course (including achieving at least 75% attendance and passing all assessments)
- NTUC Members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
Becoming
a certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master requires an exceptional range of skills and is
a career path for many Scrum Masters. Certification includes:
- SAFe Scrum
Master PDF certificate
- A SAFe 5
Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year
certified membership as a SAFe Scrum Master, which includes access to the
SSM Community of Practice
- A SAFe Scrum
Master certification usage guide with SSM certification marks
- Access
to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other
SAFe certified professionals
- Access to a
variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during
their SAFe journey
Learn
more about the benefits od SAFe community
membership.
There are no prerequisites for this course, regardless of experience.
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$102K
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increases employee engagement and job satisfaction
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Over practitioners have been trained on SAFe®
Testimonials
Never have I attended such an engaging course and it makes my journey of Agile and Scrum journey much more fun and fulfilling. Trainer Stuart Mitchell has definitely take up the standard of teaching and coaching up many notches. Very insightful views from vast working experiences that Stu has. Highly recommended!
Eugene Lee
Project Manager
Dennis and team are just simply great to work with. They are prompt with their replies and clear with their instructions to ensure that learners get the best experience and learning journey with them. That's why I had chosen to go back to them for my CSPO course after taking my CSM course with them. I am looking forward to the post course gatherings and informal trainings which I heard they they organize after Covid.
Edwin Anuruddha Chow
Event Manager
The class was conducted in the best way possible (online zoom classes)! Stu is really passionate and shares many tips on facilitation. Highly recommend to anyone!
Quah Kai Li
Senior Auditor
Thanks for the CSM course, I found it a rewarding experience. The course was well set out, easy to understand, and had an amazing trainer and coach (Stuart). It wasn’t just about certification, but also gave insights to a lot of engagement techniques and real world experiences. I would highly recommend this course.
Shibil Poulose
Senior Director at VISA Singapore
The CSPO course that I took recently from Agile Asia was excellent. The instructor Mr.Sam had made us understand the responsibility of a PO very easily, with good hands-on practices and Q&A sessions after each topic. I would recommend this course for anyone, who would like to acquire Agile skills in a short period.
Renganayaki Ramasamy
Junior Product Associate
Absolutely wonderful course - The 2-day program was concise yet informative, also very engaging. Highly recommend anyone looking to do Certified Scrum Master to go with Agile Asia. The payment was also fuss-free, and if you are Singaporean, Skillsfuture credits were easily utilized
Abby Zhijun Wu
Software Engineers
Excellent course. The trainer was very interactive and provided very useful examples and facilitation techniques that are relatable in the working world. It was a good and enriching experience engaging with the trainer and other team members via the different platforms used throughout the course.
Lydiawati
Junior Product Associate
The program was concise and practical. I get to walk through the entire scrum process. Stu guided the team into role-playing for experiential learning! Much enjoyed! Word of caution: High energy and focus required throughout the course.
Terry Ng
Software Engineers
One of the best providers in the agile training space. The facilitators Stu and Sam have been there are done Scrum in large organizations and bring a wealth of knowledge. They convey concepts so well during classes that even people without a prior background can assimilate the knowledge easily.
Ajay Kumar Venkatasubramanian
Junior Product Associate
Attended CSM course by Stu Mitchell. Really enjoyed his lesson. Taught us how to be a good ScrumMaster. The techniques and case studies and engagement by the trainer, really showed the role is key in the scrum team. Definitely recommend.
Herman Shah
Software Engineers
This is an excellent training program conducted by a highly professional, knowledgeable and practicing trainer supported by a very motivated team. Stu Mitchell demonstrated in the real-life example of how to facilitate a Scrum team as a Scrum Master. His role plays often depict the real-life example
Poh Sing Low
Software Engineers
Thanks again for the course, I found it excellent and connected directly to all the challenges we talked through (especially as I am in large scale scrum delivery, plugging into multiple waterfall teams/cultures - not easy!).
S. Davidson
Executive Director, JP Morgan (October 2017)
As a course participant you will definitely learn how to implement Scrum, but more importantly, exposure to Stuart’s passion will give you both critical insights into the underlying, non obvious, issues and tools and techniques you can use to immediately increase the odds that your orgnanization’s
R. Roach
CSM Trainer (TCS)
I cleared my Scrum Master certification examination with 100% mark. I am so grateful for your efforts! Stuart is an incredible trainer. I will highly recommend you to my friends and colleagues
A. Nath
Trainer (Oracle)
I had some agile experience going into the training, and it was very helpful to learn what I do well. More importantly, I learned what I don’t do well and how to change that.
C.Popescu
Senior Scientist at Oracle
Frequently Asked Questions
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
- Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
- Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
There are no prerequisites for this course, regardless of experience.
Exam Details
- Exam name: 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 5 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 – 33 out of 45 (73%)
- 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.
Exam study materials:
The exam is designed to measure knowledge and
skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of
resources to prepare for this exam including:
- Course materials –
The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be
downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used
to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
- Study guide –
This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to
the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through
the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
- Practice test –
The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the
certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of
difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe
Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no
cost. *This is not the actual exam and passing it does not guarantee
success on the certification exam.
- Sample test – Download questions
Participants who successfully complete this course and fulfill the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role can apply to be conferred the IBF Qualified (IBFQ) certification status.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on
https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx
Participants who successfully complete this course with at least 3 years of relevant financial services industry experience and fulfill the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role can apply to be conferred the IBF Advanced (Level 2/3) certification status.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on
https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx
This course addresses the following Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) and proficiency level: • <TSC and its corresponding proficiency level>
Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySkills Portfolio (https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/MySkills-Portfolio.aspx) to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services. You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role.
Find out more about IBF certification and the application process on
https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx
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