Course Outline

Lead Projects Successfully

SAFe® Scrum Master Training Course

Rating

9/10

Duration

2 Days

Course Overview

This course is designed for professionals aiming to become certified SAFe® Scrum Masters and lead Agile teams within enterprise environments. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Scrum principles as applied within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). The training emphasizes team facilitation, sprint execution, Agile ceremonies, and cross-team collaboration for delivering value at scale.

Format of Training

  • Instructor-led training with SAFe®-aligned activities
  • Interactive workshops and simulation-based exercises
  • Scaled planning and iteration review case studies
  • Certification-focused preparation with practice questions

Course Objectives

  1. Understand the SAFe® framework and Scrum’s role within it
  2. Facilitate Agile events such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
  3. Coach Agile teams to deliver value using Scrum and SAFe®
  4. Support PI (Program Increment) planning and execution
  5. Collaborate with other teams and Scrum Masters in an enterprise context
  6. Identify and remove team-level impediments
  7. Prepare for the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam

Prerequisites

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to SAFe® and Team-Level Scrum
Session 1: Overview of SAFe® Framework

  • SAFe® principles, roles, and levels

  • Scrum in the SAFe® enterprise context

Session 2: Building High-Performing Agile Teams

  • Scrum Master role in SAFe®

  • Team responsibilities, working agreements, and collaboration

Session 3: Planning and Executing Iterations

  • Sprint planning, backlog refinement, and tasking

  • Daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives

Day 2: SAFe® Execution and Enterprise Facilitation
Session 1: Program Increment (PI) Planning

  • PI objectives, planning boards, and team breakouts

  • Supporting ART (Agile Release Train) alignment

Session 2: Facilitating Cross-Team Coordination

  • Sync meetings, Scrum of Scrums, and problem-solving workshops

  • Handling dependencies and systemic impediments

Session 3: Preparing for Certification and Role Application

  • SAFe® Scrum Master exam overview and tips

  • Sample questions and discussion

  • Transitioning knowledge to real-world team leadership

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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