SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
Take Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) from an authorized Scaled Agile Partner
This two-day 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.
Avoid a bad experience, attend a Grow-Lean Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) so you...
- Won't get canceled on at the last minute except for extreme circumstances. Beware of training companies that cancel late and hold your money.
- Gain the skills necessary to pass the certification exam. The exam is hard, so get the right training once, and pass the exam on the first try.
- Get trainers with experience delivering virtual events, instead of someone trying to deliver an in person class online.
- Get a Scaled Agile Inc. approved trainer, with significant experience instead of a slide reader.
- Get training based on the latest SAFe 5.0 Framework.
- Apply principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, agile development, product development flow, and DevOps, in the classroom.
- Have fun while learning.
- Gain free access to the certification exam.
Learning Goals
What you will learn
- Apply SAFe principles to facilitation and coaching in a multi-team environment
- Learn to apply Kanban and eXtreme Programming (XP) frameworks to optimize flow and improve the team's work
- Support learning through participation in Communities of Practice and innovation cycles
- Build a high-performing team and foster relentless improvement at scale
- Support the adoption of engineering practices, DevOps, and Agile architecture
- Facilitate program planning, execution, and delivery of end-to-end systems value
- Address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
Topics
SAFe Concepts so You Can Lead a Scaled Initiative
- 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 You Get
From workbooks to a great training experience
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5.0 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
Who Should Attend
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
SAFe Certification Kit
What you will receive when you pass the certification exam
- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificate
- A SAFe 5.0 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
Exam Information
The basics you need to know about the exam
- No additional charge to take the exam.
- Must attend the course prior to taking the exam.
- Exam is taken off site, from any Internet connected location, but is closed book.
- You will likely require additional study to prior to taking exam.
- Exam name: SAFe® 5.0 Advanced Scrum Master Exam
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- 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 5.0 Advanced Scrum Master course
- 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%)
- Language: English
- 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.
- 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.
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- Contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 between 9:00 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET US.
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