• Responsibilities of the Scrum Master
• Characteristics of an Effective Scrum Master
• High-performing Teams
• Team Events
• Coach the Agile Team Using Powerful Questions
• Collaborate with Other Teams
• Resolve Team Conflicts

• PI Planning Basics
• Draft PI Plans
• Final Plans and Business Value
• Final Plan Review and PI Objectives
• Facilitating PI Planning

• Plan the Iteration
• Track the Iteration Progress
• Refine the Backlog
• Facilitate the Iteration Review
• Facilitate Relentless improvement
• Support DevOps and Release on Demand

• Coach the IP Iteration
• Prepare the Team for the Inspect and Adapt Event

• Techniques for Coaching the Agile Teams

This SAFe® Scrum Master Certification course is ideal for:

• Scrum Masters
• Program and Project Managers
• Team Leads
• Agile Coaches
• Release Train Engineers
• Developers
• Product Owners

To enroll, learners should hold at least a high school diploma or an undergraduate degree.
A foundational understanding of Agile principles, along with basic knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP), is recommended.
Prior experience working in a Lean-Agile environment is required to be eligible for the certification exam.

• Scrum in a SAFe Enterprise
• Facilitate Scrum Events
• Support Effective Program
• Support DevOps Implementation
• Perform the role of Scrum Master
• Facilitate Iteration Planning
• Coach Agile Teams
• Build a High Performing Team

Recent data from Payscale.com indicates a steady rise in demand for SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) professionals. Many Fortune 500 companies are actively seeking certified Scrum Masters to lead Agile teams and drive organizational agility.

Popular Job Roles and Average Annual Salaries:

• Scrum Master

  • Minimum: $78K

  • Average: $97K

  • Maximum: $132K

• Product Owner

  • Minimum: $72K

  • Average: $94K

  • Maximum: $121K

• Project Manager

  • Minimum: $46K

  • Average: $66K

  • Maximum: $107K

• Project Management Officer (PMO)

  • Minimum: $46K

  • Average: $66K

  • Maximum: $107K

Candidates who successfully pass the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam will receive:

• A SAFe Scrum Master certificate
• A digital SAFe Scrum Master badge for online use
• One-year certified membership with access to the SAFe Scrum Master Community of Practice
• A certification usage guide and SSM certification marks
• Learning resources to support your ongoing SAFe journey

You get one attempt included with your course fee, provided the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.

What if I fail the SAFe Scrum Master exam?

• First retake (second attempt): Can be taken immediately
• Second retake (third attempt): 10-day waiting period
• Third retake (fourth attempt): 30-day waiting period
  Each additional retake costs $50.

Follow these three steps:

1. Attend the SAFe Scrum Master training
2. Take the online certification exam administered by Scaled Agile
3. Pass the exam with a score of at least 33 out of 45 (73%)

The SAFe Scrum Master certification is valid for one year from the date of passing the exam.

The certification is issued by Scaled Agile, a recognized authority in Agile frameworks.

What is the exam format and passing score?

• Format: Online, multiple-choice
• Duration: 90 minutes

The classroom sessions are led by certified instructors with over 20 years of industry experience in delivering professional training.

The SAFe Scrum Master certification course includes two days of interactive, instructor-led classroom training.

The training venue is finalized a few weeks before the scheduled date. You will be notified via email with all the relevant details. For any queries, you can reach us 24/7 through the form on the right side of any Nvidya webpage, via Live Chat, or through Help & Support.

Enrollment can be completed directly through our website. Payments can be made using any of the following methods:

• Visa Credit/Debit Card
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Diner’s Club
• PayPal
  Upon successful payment, you will receive a payment receipt and course access details via email.

No, transportation and refreshments are not included in the course fee.

Yes, you can change the training location, date, or city after enrolling. However, a rescheduling fee may apply. Please refer to our Rescheduling Policy for full details.

Yes, participants who successfully complete the training will receive a course completion certificate.

Yes, the cost of certification, evaluation, course materials, and learning resources is included in the total course fee.