24,25,26 February 2021 (Online)

This 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^® 4 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® 4 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification exam:

• SAFe^® 4 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 4 Advanced Scrum Master 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
  
  

Exam Details

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%)

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.

Language
The training will be held in English or Swedish depending on the participants.

Schedule

Online:
February 24, 13-19
February 25, 13-19
February 26, 13-19

For more details please go to:
https://www.scaledagile.com/certification/courses/safe-advanced-scrum-master/

Price
14 750 SEK + VAT

For more information, please contact us at agilewow@sigma.se or call Hillevi Salerno, +46 760 17 74 53.