SAFe Advanced Scrum Master - Classroom (exam included)

SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

Take your Scrum Master expertise to the next level with the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) course. Designed for experienced Scrum Masters working in enterprise-scale Agile environments, this advanced training equips you with the leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills needed to support multiple Agile teams within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®).

Throughout this immersive two-day course, you'll learn how to resolve Agile and Scrum anti-patterns, improve value delivery with Kanban and DevOps practices, facilitate cross-team collaboration, and drive continuous improvement across Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Upon completion, you'll be prepared to take the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification exam and strengthen your ability to lead Agile transformations at scale.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• Beginner level
• 2-day Online Classroom. 8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests
• 30 hours of recommended study time needed
• One-year membership in the SAFe Community Platform
• Official Exam voucher Included valid for 1 year
• SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master certification for completed course and upon the passing of exam

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply SAFe principles to coach and facilitate multiple Agile teams.
• Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve common Agile and Scrum anti-patterns.
• Improve workflow using Kanban and Lean flow principles.
• Support DevOps, Agile architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and cross-team collaboration.
• Coach teams through complex enterprise Agile challenges.
• Contribute to successful delivery across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Existing Scrum Masters looking to advance their SAFe leadership skills
• Agile Coaches and Agile Team Facilitators
• Team Leaders and Project Managers working in Agile environments
• Engineering and Development Managers
• Agile Program Managers
• Release Train Engineers (RTEs) or aspiring RTEs
• Professionals supporting enterprise Agile transformations

Prerequisites

There are no mandatory prerequisites to attend the course.

However, candidates planning to take the certification exam are strongly recommended to have:

• A good understanding of Agile and Scrum principles
• Experience working in a Lean-Agile environment
• One of the following certifications:
  • SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM)
  • Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master™ (PSM)

Course Content

Module 1: The Role of the Advanced Scrum Master

• Expanding the Scrum Master role within SAFe
• Servant leadership in enterprise Agile
• Leading multiple Agile teams

Module 2: Facilitating High-Performing Teams

• Building team effectiveness
• Advanced facilitation techniques
• Conflict resolution and collaboration

Module 3: Coaching Agile Teams

• Coaching individuals and teams
• Supporting organizational change
• Developing continuous improvement practices

Module 4: Managing Agile Anti-Patterns

• Identifying common Scrum and Agile challenges
• Resolving team dysfunctions
• Improving team performance

Module 5: Flow, Kanban and Engineering Practices

• Applying Kanban for improved flow
• Lean thinking and value delivery
• Supporting DevOps and Agile engineering practices

Module 6: Working Across Teams

• Facilitating cross-team collaboration
• Supporting Agile Release Trains
• Coordinating dependencies and stakeholder communication

Module 7: Program Execution and Delivery

• Supporting Program Increment (PI) execution
• Managing risks and impediments
• Delivering continuous value at scale

Module 8: Continuous Learning and Improvement

• Communities of Practice
• Innovation and Inspect & Adapt workshops
• Driving enterprise Agile maturity

FAQ

What is SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)?

It is an advanced Scaled Agile certification that prepares experienced Scrum Masters to lead Agile teams and facilitate collaboration across multiple teams in large-scale SAFe environments.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

No. The course is intended for professionals who already understand Scrum and have experience working in Agile environments.

What skills will I gain?

You'll develop advanced coaching, facilitation, leadership, conflict resolution, Kanban, DevOps, Lean, and enterprise Agile delivery skills for supporting Agile teams at scale.

What certification will I earn?

After successfully passing the exam, you'll earn the SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification and receive a one-year membership to the SAFe Community of Practice.

How does this course differ from SAFe Scrum Master?

SAFe Scrum Master focuses on the fundamentals of the Scrum Master role within SAFe, while SAFe Advanced Scrum Master builds on that foundation by emphasizing advanced coaching, enterprise facilitation, cross-team collaboration, Lean flow, DevOps practices, and continuous improvement across large-scale Agile implementations