Summary
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.
Learning Goals
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
Topics Covered
• 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
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5.1 Advanced Scrum Master
(SASM) exam
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion
Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Who will benefit?
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
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, having one
or more of the following certifications is highly recommended for those who intend to
take the SAFe® 5.1 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification exam:
• SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificate
• A SAFe 5.1 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
Annual Renewal
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 Details
• Exam Name: SAFe® 5.1 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 5.1 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.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made more than 7 days from the start of the course. For cancellations less than 20 days prior to course start, registrants may contact us to change their registration to another date.All classes are not guaranteed to make. Classes can be cancelled due to low enrollment or any unforeseen reason. The Macro Agile Solutions is not responsible for any kind of reimbursements for travel expenses due to cancelled classes. We recommend that you contact us (info@macroagilesolutions.com ) for course status before booking any travel accommodations.