SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
Take Scrum Master from an authorized Scaled Agile Partner
Take this two-day course to become a SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM), advance your career, and position yourself to lead an agile
enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).
Grow-Lean is a Scaled Agile Partner and our trainers are approved to deliver this session.
Avoid a bad experience, attend a Grow-Lean Scrum Master 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.
Contact Us About Training
Contact via Online Interface
If you want to request a discount for a training session please follow the steps below. Note that early-bird and alumni discounts are automatically applied and do not need to be requested.Find a Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Get Info". Early-bird and alumni discounts do not need to be requested.
Choose Discounts Tab
A new page describing the class is shown, with several tabs. Choose the "Discounts" tab.
Choose a Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
Enter Data & Submit
Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
- After your request is submitted you will receive an automated confirmation via email (this is not a discount code).
- No later than 24 hours later you will receive an email with a response to your request.
- If you are approved you will have a click-able link that will automatically apply your discount.
Contact us Via Phone
- Call +1.609.975.9294
- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET, weekdays
- Use online request for discounts.
- For other information call directly.
Contact us Via Email
- Click to email Training@Grow-Lean.com.
- Use online request for discounts.
- Reference training in the subject line.
- We will respond in one business day.
Training Discounts
You may be able to save money if you register early, are an alumni, are attending with a group, or if you are collecting unemployment
There are number of discounts available for you. Alumni (those that have attended prior Grow - Lean training) can get the best prices. Other discounts are available for those
registering early, groups (three or more registrants), hardship, etc.
You can request a discount directly from the class list.
- Early-bird discounts are automatic (do not request).
- Can be automatically combined with an alumni discount.
- Early-bird discounts expire, so use them while they are available.
- Available to prior attendees of Grow-Lean Certified Training.
- Will automatically be applied at checkout (use same email).
- If alumni discount does not show during the registration (on second page) please request it.
- Grow-Lean will evaluate the request based on the number of attendees. More attendees, larger discounts.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Request and use early.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts.
- For use by those that work for an employer that does not reimburse for training.
- Early-bird rate may be lower, so check that first.
- Not combinable with other discounts.
- Submit a copy of state unemployment compensation document.
- Register early as discount is based off of current price which goes up.
Click a tab below to find out more about discounts
There are number of discounts set aside for each session for Grow-Lean Training alumni, those registering early, groups of three or more, for the unemployed, and in a limited number of cases, for those paying on their own.
If you are an alumni you get an automatic discount, at checkout. Register now as there are specific number of discounted seats per each session.
We will respond to your request in no more than one business day, usually much faster than that.
Please use the online interface for requesting a discount as described in the "Request a Discount" tab prior to contacting us so we have your required information.Find a Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Get Info". Early-bird and alumni discounts do not need to be requested.
Choose Discounts Tab
A new page describing the class is shown, with several tabs. Choose the "Discounts" tab.
Choose a Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
Enter Data & Submit
Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
Learning Goals
What you will learn
- Facilitate Scrum events
- Facilitate effective Iteration execution
- Support effective Program Increment execution
- Support relentless improvement
- Coach Agile teams for maximum business results
- Support DevOps implementation
Topics
SAFe Concepts so You Can Lead a Scaled Initiative
- Introducing Scrum in SAFe
- Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master
- Experiencing Program Increment planning
- Facilitating Iteration execution
- Finishing the Program Increment
- Coaching the Agile team
What You Get
From workbooks to a great training experience
- Attendee workbook and preparation to take the exam
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM) exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
Who Should Attend
This class is meant for anyone who is participating in an agile at scale implementation, involving 50+ people across multiple teams
- Executives, Leaders, Managers, Directors
- CIOs, SVPs, VPs, AVPs
- Development, QA, Infrastructure Management
- Enterprise, System, Solution Architects
- Product and Product Line Management
- Program and Project Managers
- Portfolio Managers, PMO, Process Leads
SAFe Certification Kit
What you will receive when you pass the certification exam
- SAFe Scrum Master 5.0 Certificate
- A SAFe Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Scrum Master, which includes access to the SSM Community of Practice
- A SAFe Scrum Master certification usage guide with SSM certification marks
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
- Annual Renewal: Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned. Renewal fee is $100
Exam Information
Basic facts 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 Scrum Master Exam
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam access: You access the exam in the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 5.0 Scrum Master course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, you have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of questions: 45
- Passing score: 33 out of 45 (73% passing score)
- Language: English
- Exam cost: Your first attempt is included as part of your 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.
Contact Us
Reach out to us, we are responsive and will respond to requests in a business day
- Contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 between 9:00 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET US.
- For discount requests on public sessions, please use the "Get Info" button on the class list, choose the discounts tab, and enter appropriate information, before contacting us, so we have your information.
- For questions about coaching, consulting or private training, you can contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
- For support, contact us at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
