AI-EMPOWERED SAFe®
SAFe Scrum Master
Become a SAFe Certified Scrum Master
Elevate team performance within a world-class organization. This certification equips you with the skills to facilitate high-performing teams, navigate complex organizational challenges, and leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate delivery.
Secure a competitive edge by integrating responsible AI into your daily tasks. You’ll plan, execute, and deliver faster while adopting the Lean-Agile mindset required to succeed in a modern, AI-driven organization.
*Training course not required
Foundational level
New to SAFe
Exam
90 minutes, 45 questions
Passing score
73% to pass
Certification
Accreditation upon passing exam
The value of your SAFe Scrum Master Certification
Earning a SAFe certification is a strategic investment in your professional future, signaling a mastery of Agile principles that is recognized globally. Beyond a simple credential, it represents a long-term achievement that validates your ability to support enterprise-scale transformations and execute complex solutions. By holding this certification, you demonstrate job-ready expertise and a commitment to continuous growth, unlocking advanced career paths and high-impact opportunities within the Agile landscape.
Benefits of earning your SAFe Scrum Master Certification
Certified SAFe Scrum Masters belong to a vibrant community that embraces continuous learning.
Career development & community
Access to the SAFe community forums for career advancement, learning and mentorship opportunities, job boards, and more.
Invitations to role-based networking circles.
Exclusive webinars on emerging professional development and SAFe topics tailored to your role.
Continuous learning
Full access to the SAFe Framework articles.
SAFe Skills Library for professional development in agile practices.
Certification upgrade learning series.
Continued learning through SAFe experts and partners.
SAFe resources
Value stream mapping and other selected workshops.
On-demand access to all recorded keynotes, breakout sessions, and other content from SAFe Summits.
SAFe assessments to measure and improve business agility and other core competencies.
Studio toolkits & applications
Access to SAFe CoPilot AI assistant.
Role-specific training videos and content.
Toolkits to help prepare and execute PI Planning.
Who is this certification for?
The SAFe Scrum Master certification is ideal for facilitators and problem-solvers who want to guide Agile teams in an enterprise environment. It is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen team dynamics, facilitate SAFe events, and refine the skills required to deliver value through proven Lean-Agile principles and AI-driven efficiencies.
Project management
Transition from traditional project tracking to Agile facilitation, using AI to streamline workflows and improve predictability across complex, multi-team enterprise projects.
Engineer or developer
Understand the mechanics of SAFe to improve technical collaboration, eliminate bottlenecks, and contribute more effectively to the success of the Agile Release Train.
Customer support
Enhance responsiveness and feedback loops between teams and customers, ensuring rapid value delivery and improved service alignment using Agile methodologies.
HR professional
Apply Agile mindsets to talent development and team dynamics, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance throughout the organization.
Why choose SAFe?
#1 Framework for scaling Agile
Trusted by over 20,000 organizations worldwide and recognized as the most considered and adopted framework globally, SAFe is the proven standard for business agility. It provides a configurable bridge to a new way of working, allowing you to scale effectively regardless of your organization’s size, industry, or complexity. Choose the framework that delivers demonstrated results.
Access a global standard
Join over 2 million trained professionals in the world’s largest agile community. SAFe training moves beyond theory with role-based simulations and a comprehensive library of collaboration templates used by top enterprises. You won’t just learn a methodology; you will master the specific tools and practices that define modern business agility.
Learn from proven consultants
SAFe training is exclusively delivered by certified SAFe Practice Consultants (SPCs)—change agents who have demonstrated real-world expertise in scaling agile. Unlike generic trainers, SPCs provide deep practical insights into how the framework succeeds in complex environments, ensuring your learning is directly applicable to your career.
Stand out in the market
In a competitive job market, SAFe certification validates your expertise in the world’s leading Framework for business agility. Earning your certification proves your value to employers, enhances your professional credibility, and opens doors to new career opportunities and higher earning potential.
What you will learn: facilitate team success
The AI-Empowered SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master within a complex organization. You will learn to facilitate teams on an Agile Release Train and ensure alignment across all enterprise levels.
Facilitate productive team events
Lead effective Team Syncs, Iteration Planning, and Retrospectives to keep work flowing and ensure the team remains focused on delivering high-quality value.
Remove team impediments
Shield the team from external distractions and resolve technical or organizational blockers that slow progress, ensuring a clear path for execution and delivery.
Coach Lean-Agile Practices
Guide teams in adopting Scrum, Kanban, and Built-in Quality practices while fostering an environment of self-management, autonomy, and relentless improvement through data-driven insights
Coordinate cross-team value delivery
Collaborate with Product Owners, other Scrum Masters, and the Release Train Engineer to manage dependencies and align team efforts with the broader Agile Release Train.
Languages available
*All listed languages are available for this certification.
However, the AI-Empowered SAFe update is currently available in select languages only.
Leverage AI to accelerate strategic value
Harness AI fundamentals tailored for the SSM role to build role-specific templates and proven prompts you can use immediately.
Utilize SAFe CoPilot AI to instantly access real-time Lean-Agile guidance for navigating complex enterprise synchronization and team coaching scenarios.
Use AI tools for high-impact work including facilitation, retrospectives, coaching conversations, metrics analysis, and stakeholder communication.
Evaluate AI-generated strategic insights to ensure alignment with Lean-Agile principles, maintaining human-in-the-loop oversight for ethical and high-quality outcomes.
Watch the SAFe Scrum Master video to learn more about the course
Certification Process Includes
An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback and coaching report that acts as a simulation and study tool
Customer support team for service requests
A timed, multiple-choice exam with a coaching report
Certified Professionals Earn
Industry-leading AI-Empowered SAFe certification
Digital badge with social media share capability to grow your network
PMI PDUs, Scrum CEUs
Exam guidelines
Domain
Topics
Introducing Scrum in SAFe® (10-12%)
- Explain basic Agile development concepts
Discuss basic Scrum concepts and values
Identify an Agile Team in SAFe - Discuss basic Scrum concepts and values
- Identify an Agile Team in SAFe
Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master (21-23%)
- Define the role of the Scrum Master
- Facilitate effective team events
- Practice techniques for team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Identify characteristics of high-performing teams
Participating in PI Planning (14-16%)
- Describe the steps of PI Planning
- Draft PI Plans
- Assess draft PI Plans for risks
- Identify the importance of committing to PI Objectives
Facilitating the Iteration Execution (21-23%)
- Plan the iteration
- Facilitate Team Sync
- Track the iteration progress
- Discuss Backlog Refinement
- Facilitate the Iteration Review
- Explain the CALMR approach for DevOps and Release on Demand
Finishing the PI (14-16%)
- Coach the IP iteration
- Apply the six steps of the problem-solving workshop
- Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt event
Augmenting the Scrum Master Role with AI (12-14%)
- Understand AI Basics and Terminology
- Understand AI Prompting
- Understanding Risks and Responsible AI Use
- Augmenting the Scrum Master role with AI
*Maintaining Your Credential
You will be required to earn a minimum of 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within your two-year certification cycle. This amounts to 12 CEUs annually.
Resources for Future Scrum Masters
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