Question 1

What is SAFe Scrum Master certification?

Accepted Answer

The SAFe Scrum Master certification is one of the world’s most sought-after certifications. It’s offered by Scaled Agile, Inc.® to individuals who have successfully cleared the SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master examination.

Question 2

What is the difference between SAFe Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist?

Accepted Answer

Both the SAFe Scrum Master and SAFe Agilist are credentials offered by the Scaled Agile, Inc.

SAFe Agilist helps professionals get a thorough introduction to the SAFe framework and help usher the lean-agile mindset in the enterprise context. It’s a great credential for leadership and managerial roles involved in leading change and instilling a DevOps culture.

The SAFe Scrum Master helps professionals validate their Scrum expertise at the enterprise level. SAFe Scrum masters lead their teams in tandem with the entire organization and deliver value at scale.

Question 3

What is the process to become a SAFe Scrum Master?

Accepted Answer

Here’s the process to become a Certified SAFe Scrum Master:

Get trained by an authorized training partner of Scaled Agile. Attend the two-day training delivered by a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) who’s also an expert practitioner.
On successful completion of the two-day training, you will receive information on the exam along with your login credentials, directly from Scaled Agile.
Log in using your credentials and take the 90-minute, 45-MCQ online closed-book exam.
Score at least 73% to pass the SAFe 6.0 exam.
On passing the exam, you become a Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master. You will receive your SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master PDF Certificate and Digital Badge within 5-7 working days.

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Question 4

What are the prerequisites to attend SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) course?

Accepted Answer

There are no prerequisites to take this certified SAFe Scrum Master course, and anyone interested in exploring the SAFe framework and building their skills to leverage this powerful framework can attend this course.

If you intend to take the Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Mater (SSM) certification exam, you will benefit from prior knowledge and experience on:

Agile concepts and principles
Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
Awareness of software and hardware development processes

Question 5

What will I accomplish after doing the SAFe Scrum Master course?

Accepted Answer

The Certified SAFe Scrum Master course has been thoughtfully designed to help you prepare for the Certified SAFe Scrum Master exam. On successful completion of this SAFe Scrum Master online course, you will be equipped with all the tools and techniques to:

Scale Agile in a SAFe enterprise
Facilitate Scrum events across teams
Facilitate effective Iteration execution
Support effective Program Increment execution
Support relentless improvement
Coach Agile teams to gain maximum business results

Question 6

What practical skills can I expect to have after completing this SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master with SSM Certification course?

Accepted Answer

Our Certified SAFe Scrum Master training aims to equip you with all the skills to be an effective SAFe Scrum Master. In this engaging and interactive two-day program, you will develop the practical skills employers look for in a SAFe Scrum Master:

Leadership
Coaching
Change management
Motivation
Conflict management
Facilitation
Lean-Agile management
Supporting execution of program
Training Agile teams
Resolving impediments
Enhancing team performance
Leading and facilitating change
Delivering the maximum business value at scale
Identifying customer needs
Guiding teams for enhanced productivity and performance
Writing epics, capabilities, features, and stories
Prioritizing product and team backlogs
Delivering the maximum business value at scale

Question 7

How does a SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master certificate help me?

Accepted Answer

The SAFe Scrum Master certification helps you:

Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality
Demonstrate your proficiency in SAFe® and applying Scrum at the enterprise-level
Grow your career in SAFe® with confidence.
Get noticed at interviews or for promotions at your current job.
Command higher salaries than your non-certified peers.
Network with industry leaders and Agile professionals
Prepare for the next step in advancing your Agile career growth with the Advanced SAFe® Scrum Master Certification

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) with its underlying principles in Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, design thinking and DevOps is the most popular method for scaling Agile, employed by seventy percent of Fortune 100 and many Global 2000 companies.

The demand for SAFe Scrum Masters is at an all-time high and the Certified SAFe Scrum Master certification is sure to open opportunities for high-paying Scrum Master roles across industries.

Question 8

Who provides PSM I certification?

Accepted Answer

Scrum.org, a well-known organization that helps professionals, leaders, and organizations adopt agile by understanding its principles, methods, and values, offers the PSM I certification.

Question 9

How long does it take to get a SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master certification?

Accepted Answer

You will have to attend two days of training under a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) following which you will be required to take an exam to demonstrate your knowledge of SAFe and to get certified. Once you pass the exam, you are declared certified. Delivered by renowned SPCs, you can get started by enrolling for our Scaled Agile Scrum Master certification course.

Question 10

What is the validity of SAFe Scrum Master certification?

Accepted Answer

The SAFe Scrum Master Certification is valid only for 1 year and needs to be renewed each year.

Question 11

Who provides the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification?

Accepted Answer

Scaled Agile, Inc.® is the provider of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the most popular method for scaling agile at the enterprise level. SAFe was initially released in 2011 by Dean Leffingwell as a knowledgebase for enterprises to adopt Agile. The Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master certification is given to those who have successfully undertaken the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam.

Question 12

How much does the SAFe Scrum Master Certification cost?

Accepted Answer

The certification cost is included in the training cost. The training cost is Rs 55,999 in India and USD 1099 in the United States.

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.

Question 13

Is SAFe Scrum Master exam difficult?

Accepted Answer

The SAFe SSM exam is a closed-book exam and is not difficult to pass, provided you have received the required training. Our intensive coaching and exam preparation activities are all geared towards helping you pass the exam on the first attempt.

Question 14

Is SAFe Scrum Master exam open book?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a closed book exam.

Question 15

What is the SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master exam pattern and passing score?

Accepted Answer

The SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master certification online exam is a closed-book test.
The test comes with 45 multiple-choice questions which you are required to answer within 90 minutes (exam duration).
You need to score at least 73% to pass the SSM 4 exam.

Question 16

How do I pass the SAFe scrum master exam?

Accepted Answer

The SAFe Scrum Master exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. The exam is closed book and Scaled Agile recommends that candidates attend the training and do a thorough read of all the recommended resources before appearing for the exam.

Question 17

Who provides the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification?

Accepted Answer

Scaled Agile, Inc.® is the provider of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the most popular method for scaling agile at the enterprise level. SAFe was initially released in 2011 by Dean Leffingwell as a knowledgebase for enterprises to adopt Agile. The Certified SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master certification is given to those who have successfully undertaken the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam.

Question 18

Can I retake the SAFe Scrum Master certification test if I fail? How soon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the first exam attempt is included as a part of the course registration fee if, the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.

Each subsequent retake attempt costs $50.
The second exam attempt (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt.
The third attempt has a 10-day waiting period.
All the subsequent attempts have a 30-day waiting period.

For more information, please refer to SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam Retake Details.

Question 19

How many attempts do I have to pass the SAFe Scrum Master exam?

Accepted Answer

There are no limits to the number of times you can attempt the exam if you are ready to pay for it. The Scaled Agile, Inc. allows you to take the first attempt at no cost, within 30 days of the course’s completion. Thereafter, each retake attempt costs $50.

Please note that if you are already holding an SPC certification, each retake of the exam will cost $250. For further details, please refer to SAFe Scrum Master Exam Details.

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