SAFe Scrum Master Certification Training (SSM)
SAFe® Scrum Master Certification Training (SSM) | Agile Release Train in a SAFe enterprise.
- Gain practical experience through real-world Agile simulations, collaborative workshops, and enterprise Scrum case studies
- earn how to facilitate Agile ceremonies, Sprint Planning, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives within the SAFe framework.
- Learn from experienced SAFe trainers who have successfully led Agile transformations across global organizations.
- Receive dedicated learner support and expert mentoring throughout your SAFe Scrum Master certification journey.
- Apply SAFe Scrum Master practices confidently in large-scale Agile, Lean, and DevOps environments.
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Course Overview
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) is the Scaled Agile certification for the Scrum Master role in a SAFe enterprise. A Scrum Master in a large, SAFe- based organisation does more than run one team's Scrum - they help that team play its part in the Agile Release Train, contribute to Programme Increment (PI) Planning, and coordinate across the wider programme. SSM is built for exactly that context. The certification is earned by attending a two-day SAFe Scrum Master course delivered by a certified SPC through an authorised Scaled Agile Partner, then passing the online SSM exam (access included, usually 30 days). There are no formal prerequisites to attend, though prior Scrum knowledge helps. In this course you will learn the Scrum Master's role in SAFe, how to facilitate the key SAFe events, how to support your team within an Agile Release Train, and how to prepare for and contribute to PI Planning. The current SAFe courses are updated and include AI-empowered ways of working. Your SSM certification is valid for one year and is renewed annually through your Scaled Agile membership. Note that SAFe Scrum Master is a different certification from Scrum Alliance's CSM and Scrum.org's PSM - it is the SAFe-context version.
Key Features
100% Money Back Guarantee- Two-day SAFe Scrum Master course delivered by a certified SPC.
- Online SSM exam included (usually 30 days to take).
- Built for the Scrum Master role in a SAFe enterprise.
- Facilitate teams, the Agile Release Train and PI Planning.
- Current, AI-empowered SAFe content.
- One-year SAFe certification and Scaled Agile membership.
Skills Covered
- SAFe Scrum Master Role
- SAFe & Scrum Facilitation
- Agile Release Train (ART) Support
- PI Planning Execution
- High-Performance Team Coaching
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Servant Leadership
- Iteration Planning & Reviews
- ART Cadence Management
- Impediment Resolution
- Dependency Management
- Inspect & Adapt Facilitation
- Agile Technical Coaching
- Release Train Engineer (RTE) Coordination
- AI-Driven Agile Practices
- Advanced SAFe Career Path
Benefits
As organisations adopt SAFe, they need Scrum Masters who understand how to work within it - not just at team level, but across the Agile Release Train. SSM signals exactly that capability, which is in demand wherever SAFe is used. For Scrum Masters who already hold CSM or PSM, SSM is the natural addition when they move into a SAFe enterprise.
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Training Options
Online Bootcamp
- Build the confidence to lead Agile ceremonies and enable successful team collaboration.
- Access practical templates, Agile tools, and implementation resources for workplace success.
- 24×7 learner support with dedicated mentor assistance throughout your learning journey.
- Develop enterprise-ready Scrum Master skills aligned with modern Agile delivery practices.
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Corporate Training
- Certify your Scrum Masters for the SAFe way of working
- Private, SPC-led cohorts for your Scrum Masters
- Align facilitation across all your Agile Release Trains
- Dedicated success manager and 24/7 learner support
- Consolidated invoicing and procurement-ready documentation
Course Curriculum
Eligibility
There are no formal prerequisites for the SAFe Scrum Master course - anyone can attend. It is most useful, though, for people who work with Scrum teams and want to do so within a SAFe enterprise. Prior Scrum knowledge helps. If you already hold a Scrum Master certification such as CSM or PSM, you will find SSM builds naturally on it by adding the SAFe context - the Agile Release Train, PI Planning, and coordinating across teams. If Scrum is new to you, the course still covers what you need, but some background makes it easier.
Pre-requisites
To be certified you must: 1. Attend the two-day SAFe Scrum Master course, delivered by a certified SPC. 2. Pass the online SSM exam (access included, usually 30 days). 3. Keep your certification active by renewing annually through Scaled Agile. Note: some sources mention a rare e...
Course Content
Exam & Certification
About the exam pattern
The SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification validates your ability to facilitate Agile teams, support Scrum events, and enable successful delivery within a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) environment. By earning this globally recognized credential, you demonstrate the skills required to coach teams, foster collaboration, and contribute to Agile transformation at scale. This section provides everything you need to know about the SAFe® Scrum Master certification, including the exam format, eligibility requirements, certification process, passing criteria, renewal guidelines, and frequently asked questions, helping you prepare with confidence and achieve certification success.
Exam details verified against Scaled Agile sources in 2026. Format and pass mark are set by Scaled Agile and have changed with the current version - confirm at scaledagile.com.
SAFe Scrum Master suits people who facilitate Scrum teams in a SAFe enterprise: - Scrum Masters in (or joining) a SAFe organisation - Team leads and facilitators in scaled-agile teams - Agile coaches supporting SAFe teams - CSM or PSM holders moving into a SAFe environment - Project managers stepping into a Scrum Master role in SAFe
