SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) Certification TrainingAgile & Scrum Certification Training
Become a SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) and learn to facilitate Scrum events, coach Agile teams, and coordinate across Agile Release Trains in enterprise SAFe environments. 2-day live training with exam fee included.
This Course Includes:
Accredited Curriculum
Globally recognised SAFe courseware developed by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Expert Trainers
Learn from SAFe Practice Consultants (SPCs) with real enterprise transformation experience
Case Study Based Learning
Practical exercises and real-world SAFe implementation scenarios
Exam Fee Included
SAFe certification exam fee included in the course price — no separate registration
SAFe Community Access
1-year SAFe Community Platform membership with study materials and resources
PDUs Included
Earn PDUs applicable toward PMP and other credential renewals
Instructor
Certified Expert Instructor
Certified Trainers
100%
Industry Certified
Limited Seats
85%
Batch Capacity Filled
Success Rate
96%
Certification Success
Salary Impact
40%
Average Increase
500+
Companies Hiring
18,500+
Active Learners
50+
Countries
4.9 / 5
Student Rating
What you will learn
About this course
Course Demand & Market Insights
Why Get SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) Certified in 2026?
- Extends foundational Scrum skills to the enterprise Agile context of the Agile Release Train (ART)
- Learn how to facilitate team-level Scrum events within PI Planning and ART cadences
- SSM certification opens doors to Scrum Master roles at Fortune 500 companies using SAFe®
- Covers DevOps integration, built-in quality, and continuous delivery within a SAFe® context
Is SAFe® Scrum Master Right for You?
This course is for you if…
- CSMs or ScrumMasters working in organisations that have adopted or are adopting SAFe®
- Team leads and developers playing an informal Scrum Master role on an ART
- Agile coaches who want to formalise their SAFe® knowledge for enterprise engagements
- Project managers transitioning to Agile delivery within a large-scale SAFe® programme
- Professionals looking to complement a CSM® with enterprise-level SAFe® knowledge
You may want to reconsider if…
- Beginners with no prior Scrum knowledge (complete CSM® or attend a Scrum intro first)
- Professionals working in organisations with no plans to scale Agile beyond a single team
Your Career Before & After
Before
Before SAFe® SSM
Typical role
ScrumMaster / Team Lead
Salary range
$80K–$98K
Common challenges
- Couldn't navigate ART-level events and PI Planning
- Limited to single-team Scrum with no enterprise Agile context
- Passed over for SM roles at SAFe® organisations
After Certification
After SAFe® SSM
Typical role
SAFe® Scrum Master / Agile Coach
Salary range
$110K–$140K
What you gain
- Facilitated PI Planning events for 8–12 team ARTs
- Became the go-to SM resource in enterprise SAFe® transformation
- Clear pathway to RTE or SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) roles
Tools & Technologies Covered
Exam Preparation Tips
- 1
Understand how SAFe® Scrum extends the Scrum framework — know what's different and what's the same
- 2
Learn the SAFe® Scrum Master's responsibilities within the ART and across iterations
- 3
Know all SAFe® team-level events: Iteration Planning, Daily Stand-up, Iteration Review, Iteration Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement
- 4
Understand how teams participate in PI Planning — the SSM plays a key facilitation role
- 5
Study the SAFe® Core Values: Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, and Program Execution
- 6
Know the difference between Team Backlog and Program Backlog — and who owns each
- 7
The SSM exam is 45 questions in 90 minutes — open book, 73% to pass
Sample Exam Questions
Success Stories
“After SSM certification, Pooja joined a 15-team SAFe® ART at HCL. She now facilitates PI Planning for 120+ people across 3 time zones.”
Pooja Iyer
SAFe® Scrum Master @ HCL Technologies
“SSM gave Carlos the enterprise Agile framework needed to coach 6 banking Scrum teams within a SAFe® transformation. Salary increased 38%.”
Carlos Mendez
Agile Coach @ BBVA Mexico
“Started as SSM at Etisalat's digital division. Used SSM skills to progress to Release Train Engineer in 18 months.”
Nour El-Amin
RTE @ Etisalat UAE
Equip Your Scrum Masters for Enterprise Agile?
We deliver SAFe® Scrum Master training for teams undergoing SAFe® adoption or PI Planning implementation. Content tailored to your ART structure and team maturity.
Course curriculum
Introducing Scrum in SAFe
Understand how Scrum operates within the Scaled Agile Framework
- SAFe overview and the Big Picture
- Why SAFe? Business benefits of scaling Agile
- Scrum in a SAFe context vs standalone Scrum
- The SAFe Scrum Master role and responsibilities
Characterising the Role of the SAFe Scrum Master
Deep dive into the Scrum Master's responsibilities in SAFe
- Servant leadership in a SAFe enterprise
- Coaching the Agile team on SAFe practices
- Facilitating team events and removing impediments
- Supporting the Product Owner and Release Train Engineer
- Building high-performing, self-managing teams
Experiencing PI Planning
Learn the most important SAFe event — Programme Increment Planning
- PI Planning purpose, structure, and participants
- Preparing for PI Planning as a Scrum Master
- Facilitating team breakout sessions during PI Planning
- Creating PI objectives and managing dependencies
- Post-PI Planning activities and commitment
Facilitating Iteration Execution
Master the iteration cycle within an ART
- Iteration Planning in SAFe — connecting team and ART backlogs
- Daily Scrum and team coordination
- Iteration Review and System Demo
- Iteration Retrospective and continuous improvement
- Managing flow and Work in Progress (WIP) limits
Getting Finished with the Iteration
Ensuring quality delivery and ART-level integration
- Definition of Done at team and ART levels
- Built-in quality practices: TDD, CI/CD, pair programming
- Inspect and Adapt workshop facilitation
- Innovation and Planning (IP) iteration
Coaching the Agile Team and Exam Preparation
Advanced coaching techniques and certification exam readiness
- Team dynamics and conflict resolution in SAFe
- Coaching patterns and anti-patterns
- Measuring team performance with SAFe metrics
- Exam format, key topics, and preparation strategies
- Practice questions and exam tips
Schedules
Weekday Batches
Morning & evening slots to fit around work
Weekend Batches
Intensive Saturday & Sunday programmes
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Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Agile concepts and Scrum practices is recommended
- CSM or PSM certification is beneficial but not required
- Experience working on an Agile team is helpful for maximising learning
- No formal prerequisites — open to all experience levels
Who this course is for
- Scrum Masters transitioning to SAFe environments
- Team Leads and Agile Team Coaches
- Project Managers moving into Agile delivery roles
- Software Development Managers and Engineering Leads
- Anyone fulfilling the Scrum Master role in a SAFe organisation
- Aspiring Release Train Engineers (RTEs)