SAFe Scrum Master Certification
Get equipped with practical skills and explore essential Agile concepts, Scrum basics, and the team’s role in SAFe®
Access role-specific toolkits, networking circles, on-demand videos, e-learnings, co-pilot AI, and more
Achieve industry-leading recognition, increase your earning potential, and future-proof your career
*Training course not required
Foundational Level
No prerequisites required
Exam Duration
90 minutes, 45 questions
Passing Score
73% to pass
SSM Certification
Accreditation upon passing exam
Get exam-ready with optional instructor-led courses.
Domain
Topics
Introducing Scrum in SAFe® (22-28%)
- Basic Agile development concepts
- Basic Scrum concepts
- Agile Teams in a SAFe Enterprise
- High-performing team characteristics
- Team events overview
- DevOps and Release on Demand
Defining the Scrum Master / Team Coach role (26-30%)
- Scrum Master / Team Coach characteristics
- Scrum Master / Team Coach responsibilities
- Agile team coaching
Supporting Team Events (17-21%)
- Iteration planning
- Team sync
- Backlog refinement
- Iteration review
- Iteration retrospective
Supporting ART Events (25-29%)
- PI Planning
- IP Iteration
- Inspect and Adapt event
Languages Available
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Who is this certification for?
You may already have the right foundation to be a great Scrum Master. If your professional background helped you gain skills in leadership, problem-solving, team dynamics, and guiding others, then you’re well-suited to help Agile teams thrive and grow.
- Project Management
- HR Professional
- Customer Support
- Engineer or Developer
- Consultant
- Teacher or Educator
Why choose the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Course and Certification?
Enterprise-Level Focus
The SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of a complex organization. You’ll learn how to effectively facilitate teams on an Agile Release Train (ART) and ensure alignment across all levels of the enterprise.
Flexible Delivery
Choose between virtual or in-person training led by certified SAFe Practice Consultants. SAFe Scrum Master training instructors bring real-world experience and practical insights to the classroom, making the learning experience both engaging and applicable.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The two-day SAFe Scrum Master course covers Agile development concepts, Scrum basics, team collaboration, conflict resolution, PI Planning, iteration tracking, DevOps, and continuous improvement.
Practical Application
Engage in hands-on activities, role-playing, and real-world examples to apply what you learn immediately.
The professional development value of your SAFe Scrum Master Certification
The SAFe® Scrum Master course offers hands-on learning and certification based on proven Agile principles. It equips learners with job-ready skills and a renewable certification to deepen their Agile expertise.
Certification Process Includes:
An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback and coaching report that acts as a simulation and study tool
Customer support for learning and certification questions
A timed, multiple-choice, 45-question exam with a coaching report
Certified Professionals Earn:
Industry-leading SAFe Scrum Master certification, renewed yearly
Digital badge with social media share capability to grow your network
PMI PDUs, Scrum CEUs
Earning the SAFe Scrum Master Certification
After passing the exam, you’ll earn a SAFe Scrum Master certification and a shareable digital badge. This certification is a testament to your knowledge and expertise in helping SAFe teams. Certification opens up a world of opportunities, a new career path, and a professional achievement you can keep for the long term.
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Benefits of earning your SAFe Scrum Master Certification
Achieving your certification unlocks exclusive access to additional resources to deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master role, including insights into daily responsibilities and practices.
Career Development & Community
Access to the SAFe 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.
Continued Learning
Framework upgrade learning series.
On-demand access to SAFe Summit archives.
Continued learning with role-specific training videos comprising over an hour of additional learning and development.
One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
Access to the latest Framework guidance.
Member discussion forms.
SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam.
Toolkits and Applications
Limited access to SAFe CoPilot AI assistant.
Facilitator Guides designed to help Scrum Masters facilitate key SAFe events.
Toolkits to help prepare and execute PI Planning.
Resources for Future Scrum Masters
Explore additional resources to deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master role, including insights into their daily responsibilities and their pivotal role within SAFe.
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