SAFe® Certified Training
SAFe Scrum Master
Build your skills as a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and prepare to support the facilitation of team and program events— when you become a SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM). In this two-day course, you'll gain an understanding of the…
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What You'll Learn
Drive High-Performing Team Execution
Facilitate Scrum events and effective iteration execution for high-performing teams.
Align Strategy with PI Execution
Support Planning Interval (PI) execution to align strategy with delivery.
Coach for Relentless Improvement
Coach Agile teams for maximum business results and relentless improvement.
Apply Practical, Responsible AI Prompting Techniques
Use AI to streamline retrospectives, refine backlogs, and elevate coaching conversations.
Event Details
Summary
Learning Goals
To perform the role of a SAFe® Scrum Master, attendees should be able to:
- Describe Scrum in a SAFe enterprise
- Facilitate Scrum events
- Facilitate effective Iteration execution
- Support effective Program Increment execution
- Support relentless improvement
- Coach Agile teams for maximum business results
- Support DevOps implementation
Topics Covered
- Introducing Scrum in SAFe
- Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master
- Experiencing Program Increment planning
- Facilitating Iteration execution
- Finishing the Program Increment
- Coaching the Agile team
Bush Agility Community Membership
The class registration includes:
- Free one-year membership to the Bush Agility Community Platform
Attendees must attend all days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Audience
Intended for people new to the role of Scrum Master, prior attendees looking to refresh and improve their skills, and practitioners coming from other Agile frameworks. This includes:
- New or existing Scrum Masters
- Team Leads
- Release Train Engineers
Process to Become a Certified SAFe Scrum Master
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TRAINING
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EXAM
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Enroll in the Training
Enroll in the SAFe Scrum Master training program offered in association with Scaled Agile and Bush Agility.
Gain Knowledge:
Gain real time experience which help to advance your professional skills.
Attend the Exam:
Attend the certification exam with the training of globally recognized certified professionals.
Get Certified:
You will get a certificate and a badge showcasing your new credential.
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SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
- SAFe Scrum Master certificate
- A SAFe Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Scrum Master, which includes access to the Community of Practice
- A SAFe Scrum Master certification usage guide with certification marks
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
- Free one-year membership to the Bush Agility Community Platform
Class registration also includes a free one-year membership to the Bush Agility Community Platform.
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies
Demand
Growth in job listings as per World Economic Forum
(2022 to 2025)
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies
Demand
Growth in job listings as per World Economic Forum
(2022 to 2025)
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies
Demand
Growth in job listings as per World Economic Forum
(2022 to 2025)
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies
Demand
Growth in job listings as per World Economic Forum
(2022 to 2025)
Why Organizations Choose Bush Agility
Bush Agility helps organizations build stronger Agile capabilities through practical training, expert coaching, and enterprise transformation services. Our experienced consultants work with leaders and teams to improve collaboration, delivery, and business agility—whether you're starting your Agile journey or scaling it across the enterprise.
- Customized learning programs designed around your organization’s goals, roles, and Agile maturity.
- Expert-led Agile training covering Scrum, Kanban, Product Ownership, JIRA, and SAFe® certifications.
- Practical, hands-on learning that helps teams apply Agile principles directly to their day-to-day work.
- Enterprise Agile transformation support, from Agile team launches to Centers of Excellence and scaled Agile adoption.
- Flexible delivery options including private corporate, onsite, and virtual training programs.
- Experienced coaches and consultants who partner with leadership and teams to create sustainable improvements.
The Bush Agility Advantage
Practical, Outcome-Focused Learning
Our training goes beyond theory. Through real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and practical scenarios, we help professionals build Agile skills they can immediately apply in their teams and organizations.
Experienced Agile Practitioners
Learn from experienced Agile coaches, trainers, and transformation practitioners who bring real-world industry experience into every session—not just certification theory.
Interactive & Engaging Workshops
Our workshops combine instructor-led learning, group activities, simulations, discussions, and practical exercises to create an engaging learning experience that helps concepts stick.
Agile Transformation Expertise
From individual Agile roles to enterprise-wide transformation, Bush Agility helps organizations adopt, scale, and sustain Agile ways of working with practical guidance and proven approaches.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the
following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the
SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam:
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
• Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
• Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Refunds/Cancellations are allowed up to 30 days prior to the event less a $200 processing charge. No-shows or same day cancellations are non-refundable. Any class is subject to cancellation by Bush Agility due to low enrollment for a class on a particular date. Bush Agility will transfer you to the next upcoming class. Bush Agility is not responsible for any reimbursement due to the cancellation beyond refunding the cost of the course itself.
As of March 2020, all of Bush Agility’s courses are delivered live, on-line, to students using video conferencing technology like Zoom. Our student feedback on our virtual format has been stellar, surpassing expectations!
As always, the quality and learning experience of our courses remain of the utmost importance to us. Our instructors have diligently created an engaging and fun-virtual experience that will allow students to master SAFe® from the comfort of their home.
We utilize a combination of Zoom, Google Drive, and on-line apps for group activities to apply our knowledge to ensure that key-important concepts are touched upon.
Yes. The enrollment fee includes the right to take the exam within 30 days after the class is completed. The exam fee also includes a digital copy of the student manual that contains all course materials covered during the course.
Zoom Login information and materials for the online course will be made available two business days prior to course taking place. This information will be sent to all participants via email from the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com ).
To participate in the course, participants will simply need:
- A quiet, comfortable place to attend the course
- An area without distractions
- Be mindful of managing potential interruptions (e.g. children, pets, etc).
- A Computer (i.e. desktop or laptop)
- Camera and microphone (we will have virtual team breakout rooms for our group activities)
- Headset to filter out any room noise
- A good-reliable Internet connection
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Still have questions? We are happy to help! Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com) if any other questions exist.
PDU/SEU
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, PgMP, and PMIACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
| Activity Number | 4446CQX5MO | Duration | 2 days | |
| PMI Certification | Technical | Leadership | Strategic | Total |
| PMP® | 12 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 15 |
| PgMP® | 12 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 15 |
| PMI_RMP® | 0 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 3 |
| PMI_SP® | 0 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 3 |
| PMI_ACP® | 12 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 15 |
| PfMP® | 0 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 3 |
| PMI_PBAsm | 0 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 3 |
Exam Details
• Exam Name: SAFe® 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 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 90 minutes (1.5
hours) to complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 45
• Passing Score: 33 out of 45 (73%)
• 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.
Disclaimer
Completing this course or earning a certification does not guarantee employment, career advancement, or a particular salary. Professional outcomes vary based on experience, employer, geography, role, and other factors.
Salary, demand, and career-path figures on this page are provided for general information only. They are not a promise of compensation or job placement.
If a class is cancelled or rescheduled, eligible students may transfer according to our Refund/Cancellation Policy.
For questions about this course or the information on this page, please contact us.
Start
September 14, 2023 3:00 am
End
September 15, 2023 12:00 pm