SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master Certification Training

A Certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) is a Scrum Master who is responsible for setting up a high-performance team that can generate value-added results through the facilitation of cross-team interactions and constant improvement. SAFe® Advanced Scrum Member not just leads the Scrum team but also provides creative solutions and efficiency in work performance having good knowledge and command of the Scrum framework.

There are no prerequisites for attending SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master training. However, it is recommended that those who want to give the certification exam must hold any

• one of the below credentials:
• SAFe® 5 Scrum Master (SSM)
• Certified ScrumMaster®(CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master TM(PSM)

Getting a SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master certification from a Scaled Agile Academy can provide you with many benefits such as:

• Apply SAFe® principles in a multi-team environment to reduce complexity and increase productivity.
• Address Agile and Scrum anti-patterns.
• Better adoption of engineering practices, DevOps, and Agile methods.
• As a Certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master, it becomes easy to motivate and lead the Scrum team members.
• The certified SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master credential showcases the leadership qualities that become an added advantage in getting a good job.

You can take up the first attempt of the exam anytime after completing the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master training. The second attempt can be taken immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt can be taken after waiting for 10 days and the fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

The SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master certification comprises 60 MCQs that need to be completed within 120 minutes. The passing score is 73% that means 44 out of 60 questions should be correct for SASM 5 certification. It is a web-based close book exam.

The first attempt of the SAFe® certification exam is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of training completion.

To attain the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master course certification, attend the 2 days live training, attempt the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master online test by Scaled Agile and clear the exam with a minimum of 73% for SASM 5. After clearing the assessment, you will get the certification from the Scaled Agile (SAFe® certifying body).

SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master certification is valid for one year and includes membership in the SAFe® Community Platform.

SAFe® certification needs to be renewed every year. To renew the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master certification, you need to log in to the Scaled Agile Community portal and pay the annual cost of renewal which is $100.

The Project Management Institute issues the Professional Development Units (PDUs) and the Scrum Alliance issues the Scrum Educational Units (SEUs) to the candidate after the completion of any certification course. They are given to recognize the participation of the professional and to authenticate the knowledge of the principles and practices of Scrum. To hold your certification from the Scrum Alliance, you should earn a particular SEUs every two years.

You can earn up to 14-16 PDUs and 14-16 SEUs by attending the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master 2-day training program.

PDUs and SEUS recognize your dedication and devotion to Agile and Scrum society. They are given by the Scrum Alliance and Project management Institutes for all the successful ventures that you go through in your career. The Scrum Alliance expects you to earn certain SEUs to renew your certification every two years. The Project Management Institute offers PDUs on many certifications except CAPM certification and expects you to have a specific number of PDUs to renew your certification every three years.