Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building technology-based capabilities is especially
challenging in the government context. But issues of legacy governance, contracting, and
organizational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this twoday course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework®
(SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead
a Lean-Agile transformation of a program inside a government agency.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential
foundation for transformation. They’ll also get practical advice on building high This two-day course prepares current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in
facilitating Agile team, program, and enterprise success in a Scaled Agile Framework
(SAFe®) implementation. The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in
support of 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.

• To perform the role of a SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master attendees should be able to:
  • Apply SAFe principles to facilitation, enablement, and coaching in a multi-team
  environment
  • Build a high-performing team and foster relentless improvement at scale
  • Address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
  • Support the adoption of engineering practices, DevOps, and Agile
  architecture
  • Learn to apply Kanban eXtreme Programming (XP) frameworks to optimize
  flow and improve 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

• Exploring the Scrum Master role in the SAFe enterprise
  • Applying SAFe Principles: A Scrum Master’s perspective
  • Exploring Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
  • Facilitating program execution
  • Improving flow with Kanban and XP
  • Building high-performing teams
  • Improving program performance with Inspect and Adapt

The following individuals will benefit from this course:
• Existing Scrum Masters
• Team leaders, project managers, and others assuming the role of an Agile
Team facilitator in a SAFe or enterprise Agile context
• Engineering and development managers responsible for Agile execution and
coaching teams, including teams of teams
• Agile coaches
• Agile Program Managers
• Prospective SAFe Release Train Engineers

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificate
• A SAFe 4 Advanced Scrum Master digital badge to promote your
accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, which
includes access to the SASM Community of Practice
• A SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification usage guide with SASM
certification marks
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals
during their SAFe journey

Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
• Renewal fee is $195
• Renewal fee for the SSM certification is included in SASM renewal (if your
SASM certification is up-to-date)

Exam Name: SAFe® 4 Advanced 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 4 Advanced Scrum Master course
• 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.
• Exam Duration: Once the exam begins candidates have 120 minutes to
complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 60
• Passing Score: 42 out of 60 (70%)
• Language: English
• 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. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any
retake questions.

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education
requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMIACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or
renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance