InstructorCyril Awere

Description:

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.

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® 4 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification exam:
  • SAFe® 4 Scrum Master (SSM) certification
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification

Course Details

Learning Goals7/7

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 architectureSupport effective Program Increment execution
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

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

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

Existing Scrum Masters
Team leaders, project managers, and others assuming the role of an Agile Team facilitator in a SAFe or enterprise Agile context
Agile coaches
Agile Program Managers
Engineering and development managers responsible for Agile execution and coaching teams, including teams of teams
Prospective SAFe Release Train Engineers

SAFe Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
  • SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificate
  • A SAFe 4 Advanced Scrum Master digital badge 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
  • Note: Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned. Renewal fee is $195

Exam Details

  • Exam Name:SAFe® 4 Advanced Scrum Master Exam
  • Format: Multiple Choice
  • Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Advanced Scrum Master course
  • 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.
  • Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutesto complete the exam
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Passing Score: 42 out of 60 (70% passing score)
  • Language: English

Course Features

  • Lessons7
  • Duration2 Days
  • PrerequisiteNo
  • CertificateYes
  • LanguageEnglish
  • SkillAny level

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