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You will also discover how to build high performing agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach and how to coach your teams to deliver the maximum business value at scale. SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM) certification signifies that you are prepared to perform the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, increasing your value to teams and organizations that are implementing SAFe.

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‍Learning Goals

• Describe Scrum in a SAFe enterprise
• 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
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Topics

• 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
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‍What you get

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Scrum Master (SSM) exam
  
• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive the SAFe® Certification Kit:

• SAFe Scrum Master certificate
  
• A SAFe 4 Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SSM Community of Practice
• A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned. The Renewal fee is 100$.

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‍Target group

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• New Scrum Masters who need to perform the role
  
• Existing Scrum Masters who would like to understand their role in the context of a SAFe enterprise
  
• Team Leads who want to understand the Scrum Master role
  
• SAFe Release Train Engineers who want to coach Scrum Masters on their role
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‍Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam:

• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
  
• Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
  
• Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

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‍Exam details

• Name: SAFe® 4 Scrum Master Exam
• Format: Multiple choice, multiple select
  
• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  
• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Scrum Master course
  
• Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
  
• Number of Questions: 45
  
• Passing Score: 33 out of 45 (73% passing score)
  
• Sample Test Questions available

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