SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master Certification (SSM)

The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the team understands and applies Scrum practices and techniques in practice. They are the expert in the Scrum process and help the team understand and implement Scrum principles and techniques correctly.

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The Scrum Master is not a project manager and is not responsible for the outcome or quality of the product. Instead, they work closely with the Product Owner to ensure that customer requirements are met. The Scrum Master is also responsible for enabling the team to self-organize and continuously improve.

The salary of a Scrum Master depends on various factors such as experience, industry, country, and company size. In the USA, the average annual salary of a Scrum Master, according to Glassdoor, is around $96,000. In Germany, the average annual salary of a Scrum Master, according to Gehalt.de, is around €65,000. In other countries, the salary of Scrum Masters can also vary significantly.

A Scrum Master is a member of a Scrum team who is responsible for supporting and implementing the Scrum process. Scrum is an agile framework used in software development and project implementation. The Scrum Master is a central figure in the Scrum team and helps to implement Scrum principles and practices.

The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring that the Scrum process is effectively carried out within the team. They ensure that Scrum practices and techniques are applied to facilitate the development of products and services. The Scrum Master supports the team in identifying and removing obstacles and problems so that the team can perform their work effectively.

The SSM certification is a two-day training program that provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a Scrum Master. It includes training on Scrum principles, practices, and techniques, as well as practical exercises designed to help participants apply what they have learned in practice.

The Scrum Master is not a project manager and does not have responsibility for the outcome or quality of the product. Instead, they work closely with the Product Owner to ensure that customer requirements are met. The Scrum Master is also responsible for ensuring that the team is able to work in a self-organized way and continuously improve.

Scrum Masters can work in the following areas:

• IT and software development: Scrum Masters may work in IT and software development offices where agile methods like Scrum are used. Here, they help coach and support agile development teams to ensure that the Scrum process is properly executed.

• Project management: Scrum Masters may also work in project management teams where agile methods are used. Here, they help optimize the project process and remove obstacles to ensure that the project is successfully completed.

• Marketing: Scrum Masters may also work in marketing departments where agile methods are used for planning and executing marketing campaigns. Here, they help coach the team and ensure that the agile process is properly executed.

Scrum Masters can work in various types of companies that apply the Scrum process as their working methodology. These can include IT companies, software development firms, financial service providers, insurance companies, telecommunications companies, and consulting firms, among others.

The Scrum Master supports the team in developing skills and competencies to ensure that team members can perform their work effectively. They provide training to the team in Scrum practices and techniques and offer support as needed.

Completing the course allows you to take the SAFe® certification exam. You have access to the extensive study material via your SAFe® account.

All information about the certificate exam can be found here: Exam details.

The exam consists of 45 questions and you have 90 minutes to answer them. To pass the exam, (73%) of the questions must be answered correctly.

As part of your SAFe Scrum Master training, you will receive the following:

A copy of the SAFe Scrum Master courseware and Scaled Agile Templates.

SAFe Scrum Master Course Plan and Training Brochure

SAFe Scrum Master example questions and answers to the practice test

A certificate of course completion

There are different ways to prepare for the exam:

1. Participation in the course - Required
2. Check out the SAI Framework website and the many articles available.
3. Review all course materials, the student workbook that you received in class, course exercises and activities, and your notes.
4. Review the specific exam details for each course (follow the "More Info" link on the "Which course is right for me?" page on our website for your specific course, then scroll down to the "Exam Details" link.
5. Review the sample questions for a better understanding of what to expect on the exam.
6. Take the practice test, which is designed with the same number of questions, level of difficulty, timebox, and domain areas as the exam.
7. Expand your knowledge beyond the classroom and materials through discussions with peers and other SAFe professionals.

The SSM certification is suitable for individuals who aspire to a career as a Scrum Master, as well as for those who work in Scrum teams and want to expand their knowledge and skills in Scrum. Companies can benefit from the SSM certification by ensuring that their Scrum teams are led by professional Scrum Masters and that the Scrum process is properly implemented.