Advanced Scrum Master Certification Course

Take the next step in your learning and career by progressing to Advanced Scrum Master

As a Scrum Master, you utilize agile practices and tactical skills to support Agile Teams in delivering value every day. The Advanced Scrum Master certification course amplifies the impact, offering advanced strategies, practices, and Agile methodologies that drive results and help the Agile Release Train (ART) and organization to achieve success. 

Optimize Your Scrum Master Practices with the Advanced Scrum Master Certification Course

Complete this modular and blended learning course to earn a renewable Advanced Scrum Master certification. You’ll learn how to address conflict, optimize flow, and cultivate a high-performing team. Engage with short, focused instructor-led sessions that improve your coaching and facilitation skills, make your way through SAFe Skills at your own pace, and leverage the Learning Lab for peer-to-peer support that encourages a ‘learn and apply’ cycle to support continuous improvement. 

Overview

  • Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration
    • Self-paced learning (2 hours)
    • Facilitated workshop (4 hours)
  • SAFe Skills (self-paced)
    • Measuring Team and ART Flow (1 hour)
    • Accelerating Team Flow (1 hour)
    • Cultivating High-performing Teams (1 hour)
  • Learning Lab (4 hours)
  • Certification Exam (1 hour)

Key Benefits

  • Validated career performance and advancement: Earn one SAFe micro-credential, three SAFe Skills, and an Advanced Scrum Master certification. 
  • Timely and effective learning: Deepen and update existing SAFe practices with learning relevant to the day-to-day needs of the organization. 
  • An adaptable, self-paced learning experience: Progress at your own pace with a flexible online learning format applying modular and blended learning. 
  • Curated, hands-on practice: Designed to move beyond theoretical knowledge, emphasizing actionable skills and practical application.
  • A supportive environment: Apply your previous learnings in the Learning Lab, with expert guidance and facilitated peer-to-peer engagement.

Languages available:

  • English

Suggested prerequisites:

  • SAFe Scrum Master Certification

Attendees Learn

  • Advanced facilitation skills and coaching techniques for effectively and repeatedly navigating conflict and promoting collaborative decision-making. 
  • SAFe’s Eight Flow Accelerators, including measuring, optimizing, and accelerating team and ART flow, and overcoming blockers. 
  • Essential practices for fostering self-direction, organization, and collaboration when managing high-performing teams
  • The route to applying what they’ve learned, through case-study-based real-world scenarios and practical application. 

What people say about SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master

“Good content and great training for the aspirants who are moving towards an Agile Coach from a Scrum Master.”

What people say about SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

“I liked the team assignments and interactions in our training group the most.”

What people say about SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

“Course was very informative and dynamic.”

Product Launch

Scaled Agile Product Launch Webinar (2024 October)

Scaled Agile Product Management team leaders will unveil the latest innovations in this product launch webinar.

When:

October 24, 2024, 3:00 pm – October 24, 2024, 4:00 pm ECT

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

Register today for insights into:

* Actionable guidance that bridges Agile theory and practice

* Flexible pathways for continuous learning

* Responsible integration of AI in Agile environments

Discover how the latest innovations from Scaled Agile drive business agility, improve team performance, and foster enterprise resilience.

Speakers

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist

As Chief Methodologist, Andrew is passionate about helping SAFe enterprises identify better ways of working by applying Lean, Agile, and DevOps at scale. In addition, he fulfills the role of Framework product manager, ensuring that Scaled Agile, Inc. has a clear vision, roadmap, and set of priorities for how SAFe will meet the needs of our customers.

Daniel Quick

Chief Customer Learning Officer

For over 20 years, Daniel has been on the front lines of educating customers, building results-driven customer learning programs at leading software brands, including Optimizely, Culture Amp, and Asana. Prior to joining Scaled Agile, he was SVP of Content Strategy at Thought Industries, one of the world’s fastest growing learning technology companies.

Tamara Nation

VP, Professionals Business Segment

Product Launch

Scaled Agile Product Launch Webinar (2024 October)

Scaled Agile Product Management team leaders will unveil the latest innovations in this product launch webinar.

When:

October 24, 2024, 11:00 am – October 24, 2024, 12:00 pm JST

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

Register today for insights into:

* Actionable guidance that bridges Agile theory and practice

* Flexible pathways for continuous learning

* Responsible integration of AI in Agile environments

Discover how the latest innovations from Scaled Agile drive business agility, improve team performance, and foster enterprise resilience.

Speakers

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist

As Chief Methodologist, Andrew is passionate about helping SAFe enterprises identify better ways of working by applying Lean, Agile, and DevOps at scale. In addition, he fulfills the role of Framework product manager, ensuring that Scaled Agile, Inc. has a clear vision, roadmap, and set of priorities for how SAFe will meet the needs of our customers.

Daniel Quick

Chief Customer Learning Officer

For over 20 years, Daniel has been on the front lines of educating customers, building results-driven customer learning programs at leading software brands, including Optimizely, Culture Amp, and Asana. Prior to joining Scaled Agile, he was SVP of Content Strategy at Thought Industries, one of the world’s fastest growing learning technology companies.

Tamara Nation

VP, Professionals Business Segment

Agile Hardware Development for Leading Experts

Agile Hardware Development for Leading Experts

Bringing the lessons of agile into engineering together on September the 20th. One day before the Octoberfest, in Munich!

When:

September 20, 2024, 9:00 am – September 20, 2024, 5:30 pm ECT

Where:

BMW Welt Am Olympiapark 1 80809 Munich Germany

Who:

Agile Coach, Agile Professionals, Product Manager, Program or Project Manager

Event Overview

This one-day event intends to bring practitioners of agile together with those who are interested in seeing how to look different at hardware engineering. Explore this field with inspiring talks, workshops and interactive sessions.

Speakers

Chris James

CEO at Scaled Agile, Inc

Rune Christensen

SPCT and SAFe Advisor at Scaled Agile, Inc

Navigate conflict and foster collaboration with Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration

Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Navigate conflict and foster collaboration with Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration

What is Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration?

A SAFe Micro-credential Course that empowers enterprises and teams implementing SAFe with the essential skills and techniques for effectively navigating conflict and promoting collaborative decision-making. It is a part of our Advanced Facilitator series of SAFe Micro-credential courses.

Through immersive facilitated sessions, participants will explore the sources of conflict, learn strategies for managing conflict resolution, and practice tools and techniques to enhance collaboration within their organizations.

What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?

A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.

What to expect before, during, and after your course?

Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.

During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.

After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.

Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategies, concepts and terminology that will be used extensively in the expert-led session. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session and encourages active participation on the course discussion thread in SAFe Studio.

Activity 1 – Sources of Conflict (~28 minutes)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategies, concepts and terminology that will be used extensively in the expert-led session. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session and encourages active participation on the course discussion thread in SAFe Studio.

Activity 2 – Interest-based Problem Solving (~50 minutes)

Gain a deep understanding of the key components of this collaborative approach. You will explore the principles and techniques that underpin Interest-Based Problem Solving (IBPS), focusing on identifying mutual interests, generating creative solutions, and fostering cooperative relationships.

Activity 3 – Communications for Problem Solving (~26 minutes)

Develop essential communication skills to effectively resolve conflicts and foster collaboration by learning to embody a listening mindset, ensuring that all perspectives are heard and understood, and practice reframing statements to promote positive and constructive dialogue.

Activity 4 – Conflict Analysis and Strategy Design Framework (~45 minutes)

Learn a repeatable and efficient process for analyzing a conflict that takes into account the perspectives of all parties involved and design intervention strategies that reduce and/or resolve the conflict.

Activity 5 – Application Clinic (~40 minutes)

Use everything you’ve learned in the course and apply it to real-world scenarios experienced by your classmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.



SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies.

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.

Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.

Maximize innovation, minimize risk with Achieving Responsible AI

Achieving Responsible AI
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Maximize innovation, minimize risk with Achieving Responsible AI

What is Achieving Responsible AI with SAFe? 

A SAFe Micro-credential course designed to equip Agile
professionals with the skills to implement AI responsibly in their
teams and organizations.

This course will make you stand out as a leader in implementing
responsible AI by providing hands-on experience and practical
skills that ensure your AI projects are transparent, accountable,
and aligned with human values.

What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?

A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed
to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable
insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-
paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session
focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.

What to expect before, during, and after your course?

Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.

During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.

After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.

Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive introduction to Responsible AI, covering foundational concepts and their alignment with SAFe practices. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session — including researching current RAI practices in your organization, reviewing example policies, and ensuring access to a generative AI tool for practical exercises.

Activity 1 – Identifying Stakeholders (~30 minutes)

As future change agents and advocates for RAI, one of the first and most important tasks is to think about the people in an organization who would need to be involved in implementing RAI, what their responsibilities would be, as well as their top concerns. Learners will leave this activity with an actionable stakeholder map for future initiatives.

Activity 2 – Evaluating RAI Policies (~25 minutes)

Get hands-on experience using GenAI applications such as SAFe CoPilot and ChatGPT to apply critical thinking to an example set of policy elements in an RAI plan, identifying improvements needed for organizational fit.

Activity 3 – Communicating the Need for RAI (~30 minutes)

Become empowered to effectively communicate the need for Responsible AI (RAI), the goals of
an RAI initiative, and the alignment of an RAI initiative with organizational objectives through a concise “elevator pitch” activity.

Activity 4 – Writing an RAI Epic Hypothesis Statement (~35 minutes)

Practice identifying an actionable element of an RAI implementation that requires a significant effort by one or more Value Streams, and scoping that effort using a SAFe Epic hypothesis statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.



SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.

Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.

Go from idea to customer value faster with Value Stream Mapping

Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Go from idea to customer value faster with Value Stream Mapping

What is Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping?

The SAFe Micro-credential Course “Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping” is a blended learning experience designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to facilitate Value Stream Mapping workshops effectively. It is a part of our Advanced Facilitator series of SAFe Micro-credential courses.

Through immersive facilitated sessions, participants will learn the principles and techniques of Value Stream Mapping, explore real-world case studies, and practice facilitation skills under the guidance of experienced facilitators.

What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?

A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.

What to expect before, during, and after your course?

Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.

During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.

After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.

Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive overview of Value Stream Management (VSM) within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). It covers key concepts and practices essential for understanding and optimizing the flow of value to customers. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session and encourages active participation on the course discussion thread in SAFe Studio.

Activity 1 – Mapping the Current State (~76 minutes)

Lay the foundation for understanding and improving your value stream by defining your value stream context to ensure a shared understanding among all stakeholders, create a detailed representation of the steps, processes, and information flows involved in delivering value to your customers, and measure value stream efficiency by analyzing the current state map to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste.

Activity 2 – Identifying Bottlenecks (~20 minutes)

Focus on pinpointing the most significant obstacles within your value stream by identifying the biggest bottlenecks that hinder the flow of value before delving deeper to uncover the top causes of delays and analyzing the underlying issues that contribute to these inefficiencies.

Activity 3 – Designing the Future State (~22 minutes)

Envision and design an optimized version of your value stream by mapping out the future state, incorporating improvements and changes aimed at enhancing efficiency. You will then forecast the efficiency of this future state, using metrics and predictive analysis to estimate the potential gains in value delivery.

Activity 4 – Developing the Action Plan (~30 minutes)

Transform your future state vision into actionable steps by creating an epic to guide the realization of your ideal value stream. After a draft is created, you will finalize the plan, ensuring all necessary details are in place for successful execution before creating a lean business case, justifying the investments and outlining the expected benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.



SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies.

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.

Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.

Bridge the gap between SAFe roles and government roles

SAFe for Government: Roles and Responsibilities
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Bridge the gap between SAFe roles and government roles

What is SAFe for Government: Roles & Responsibilities?

Agile work in government can be quite challenging due to longstanding bureaucratic processes and outdated labor categories that hinder the flexibility required to manage Agile acquisitions.

Our latest micro-credential course aims to bridge the gap between traditional staff competencies and the new Agile roles that are needed to manage large complex systems at scale.

What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?

A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.

What to expect before, during, and after your course?

Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.

During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.

After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.

Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of key agile roles including Business Owner, Product Owner (PO), Scrum Master/Team Coach (SM/TC), Product Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), System Architect, and SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), as well as the concept of Customers and end users in a government context. Several lessons and four self-reflection activities provide the perfect preparation for your facilitated session.

Activity 1 – Key Agile Roles in Government (~55 minutes)

To fully understand agile roles in government, you need to start with the SAFe concept of Flow. This activity reviews the eight properties of flow-based systems before discussing the activities, decisions, and other aspects of several agile roles and responsibilities.

Activity 2 – Activities of Agile Roles in Government (-45 minutes)

PI Planning is an integral event within SAFe. Our second activity provides hands-on experience assigning PI cycle activities to the appropriate role, teaching participants to identify shared activities and dependencies between roles and activities, including how to incorporate additional government requirements into the cycle.

Activity 3 – Government Scenario (~27 minutes)

Executive orders are commonplace in a government context – and often disrupt planned work. This activity reviews the options for addressing an executive order that disrupts planned work by teaching participants to identify who is involved in replanning work and developing and communicating a strategy when plans need to change.

Activity 4 – Anti-patterns & The Changing Role of Government Leadership (~65 minutes)

With more than a decade of agile transformations, we understand the typical challenges that can impede an agile acquisition. This discussion based activity helps agilists operating in a government context prevent or mitigate common challenges that run counter to Lead-Agile practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.



SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies.

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.

Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?

Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.

Meet SAFe CoPilot

Meet SAFe® CoPilot

Join us for a SAFe Studio exclusive experience where you’ll Meet SAFe® CoPilot!

When:

June 27, 2024, 10:00 am – June 27, 2024, 11:00 am MST

Where:

Zoom

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Manager, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

Generative AI tools like SAFe CoPilot have unlocked significant productivity gains for SAFe roles. By reducing the routine, repetitive tasks that create toil for the individual contributor, SAFe CoPilot enables more ‘time in zone’ for higher-order, critical thinking work. In this interactive session, we will unravel the potent capabilities of SAFe® CoPilot by diving into the tool in real time. 

We’ll also discuss its positive impact on SAFe roles and how SAFe® CoPilot offers a competitive edge in the tech development landscape.

Speakers

William Kammersell

Director of Product Management, Scaled Agile, Inc.

LPM in Practice: Lean Budgeting Requisites

LPM in Practice: Lean Budgeting Requisites

In the next webinar in our LPM in Practice series, Jim Fowler SPCT and Strategic Advisor at Scaled Agile, addresses your common question: What about budgeting?

When:

June 13, 2024, 11:00 am – June 13, 2024, 12:00 pm EST

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Coach, Agile Professionals, Business Analyst, Director, Product Manager, Product Owner

Event Overview

This session will look at the origins of the annual budgeting process, the difficulties we face today, and what we can do differently. It is designed to give you the context and talking points to advance into lean budgeting in your organization.

Speakers

Jim Fowler

SAFe Strategic Advisor (WA)