Course Dates:
Saturday, March 15 & Sunday, March 16, 2025
Course Description:
The SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) training is designed to prepare individuals to assume the role of a Scrum Master within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead Agile teams and facilitate Agile events effectively. Below are the training details:
Prerequisites:
No specific prerequisites are required, but familiarity with Agile principles and concepts is beneficial.
Course Modules:
- Exploring the Role of the Scrum Master: Understanding responsibilities and mindset.
- Applying SAFe Principles: Lean-Agile principles and their application.
- Facilitating Iteration Planning and Execution: Supporting Agile ceremonies and team delivery.
- Facilitating Program Execution: Participating in PI planning and enabling team collaboration at scale.
- Coaching Agile Teams: Building a high-performing, self-managing team.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the SAFe Framework:
- Lean-Agile principles and the role of the Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise.
- Scrum Master Responsibilities:
- Facilitating team-level Agile practices and supporting team members.
- Enabling collaboration between teams in a SAFe environment.
- Program Increment (PI) Planning:
- Preparing for and facilitating PI planning.
- Coordinating with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders.
- Supporting Iteration Execution:
- Ensuring effective daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Facilitating team progress and removing impediments.
- Improving Flow and Continuous Delivery:
- Coaching teams on improving Agile metrics and flow.
- Supporting DevOps practices and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Building High-Performing Teams:
- Promoting a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Target Audience:
- New and experienced Scrum Masters.
- Team Leads and Agile Coaches.
- Development team members transitioning to Scrum Master roles.
- Project Managers and Release Train Engineers (RTEs) seeking Scrum Master skills.
Location:
In Person, Toronto, Canada
Certification Exam:
- Format: Online, closed-book.
- Number of Questions: 45 multiple-choice questions.
- Passing Score: 73% (33 out of 45 correct answers).
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Exam Fee: Included in the course fee for the first attempt.
- Tax: Included in the course fee.
Certification Benefits:
- Recognized as a SAFe Certified Scrum Master.
- Access to the SAFe Community Platform with resources and tools.
- Enhances career prospects in Agile and SAFe roles.
Trainer Name: Ziad Nasser
Ziad is a senior managing consultant and agile program manager with over 20 years of experience in software development and project management. Holding PMP, PMI-ACP, and SAFe SPC certifications, and an MBA from the University of Toronto, he helps clients achieve digital transformation by leading large teams to deliver innovative web, mobile, and enterprise solutions. Skilled in people management, problem-solving, and customer engagement, Ziad thrives in agile environments, driving impactful results and exceptional customer experiences.
