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The Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master – SASM Certification workshop prepares learners for one of the most sought-after certifications available for current Scrum Masters for their leadership role. The certification prepares learners on their path to facilitating Agile teams, programs, and enterprise success in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) implementation. The course conducted covers helping current Scrum Masters learn the ways of cross-team facilitations, interactions in support of program execution, furthermore constant improvement. After the completion of the certification, learners will find themselves working with actionable tools while building high-performance teams.

The learners enrolled in the workshop will also get an opportunity to try their hands on possible and realistic ways of directing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise. The certification focuses primarily on enhancing the understanding of learners in Scrum standards with an intro to scalable engineering and DevOps practices. The course also covers crucial Scrum and supporting concepts like the application of Kanban to promote the flow of value; and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger program and enterprise contexts. A primary part of the certification includes enabling current Scrum Masters to gain the ability to apply SAFe principles to facilitation, enablement, and coaching in a multi-team environment.

While discussing concepts about building a high-performing team and fostering relentless improvement at scale, the course will also address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns. The SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification course held at Coach2Reach involves rigorous training clubbed with activities, discussions, and exercises. Attendees are required to attend all days of the course to qualify for the exam, along with mastering the skills to be a successful Scrum Master.

Upcoming Classroom Training – SASM Certification

TARGET AUDIENCE – SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

The target audience for this course is: 

• Program or Project Manager
• Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer
• Program Manager or Business Analyst
• Agile Coach or Consultant
• SAFe Program Consultant
• Product Manager or Product Owner
• Anyone wanting to grow the Scrum and Agile Skills & become SAFe Advanced Scrum Masters

PRE-REQUISITES – SASM Certification

Regardless of the experience, all learners aspiring to become Scrum Masters are eligible to apply for the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) course. However, having one or more of the required fundamental and intermediate certifications is extremely recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification exam. Learners who have to hold any of the following certifications will be welcomed to enroll in the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master course. 

• SAFe® 4 Scrum Master (SSM) certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Learn to perform the role of a SAFe Advanced Scrum Master 
• Apply SAFe principles to facilitation and enablement
• Learning to coach in a multi-team environment
• Building a high-performing team
• Fostering relentless improvement at scale
• Address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
• Support the adoption of engineering practices
• Implement DevOps, and Agile architecture
• Learn to apply Kanban eXtreme Programming (XP) frameworks
• Optimize flow
• Improve the team’s work
• Facilitate program planning, execution
• Expedite delivery of end-to-end systems value
• Support learning through participation in Communities of Practice
• Master innovation cycles

COURSE CONTENT 

• Exploring the Scrum Master role in the SAFe enterprise
• Applying SAFe Principles
• Using 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

ACCREDITATION

This Scaled Agile Certification course is certified by the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) as fulfilling all required Learning Objectives in the Certified Scrum Professional track. After the triumphant achievement of the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification course, learners can apply for the SAFe Certified Team Coach (STC). This ongoing education certification is a major step toward achieving the Certified Scrum Trainer Certification, which is the industry’s leading and recognized certification.

Coach2Reach offers a training course that incorporates ongoing evaluation tests and assessments through the workshops. The workshop includes practice tests and assessments after the sessions. As long as the instructors recognize that learners have shown proficiency and fulfilled the learning objectives, learners will receive the certification. The SAFe Scrum Master certification is included in the value of the workshop. Following the workshop, learners will receive an email from SAFe with their certification.

UPON COMPLETION, YOU’LL GET

• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificate
• A digital badge that promotes your accomplishments as a certified SAFe 4 Advanced Scrum Master  
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe 5 Advanced Scrum Master
• All-inclusive one-year access to the SASM Community of Practice
• A SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification usage guide
• SASM certification marks included in the declaration 
• Access to a variety of learning resources 
• Continued support for certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1) What is the validity of the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master course?

Certifications are valid for one year from the date the certification is earned.

 

2) What is the renewal cost of the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master SASM certification?

The renewal cost of SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification is $100.

 

3) Why should I enroll for the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master course?

If you are an aspiring professional who wishes to land a job in a SAFe® leadership role, this Scaled Agile Certification course is tailor-made for you. Also, if you are keen to learn how to help Agile teams, programs, and enterprises, leading them to success, then the SAFe 5 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) course is the best available course for you.