SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) – Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification program equips experienced Scrum Masters with advanced facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills to enhance team and Agile Release Train (ART) performance.
Participants will learn to apply SAFe’s eight flow accelerators, master advanced conflict resolution and collaboration techniques, and support the creation of high-performing, self-directed agile teams.
The course emphasizes real-world application through interactive workshops, case studies, and guided peer learning sessions, ensuring learners can lead effectively in complex enterprise environments.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for professionals seeking to expand their leadership and agile coaching capabilities, including:
• Certified SAFe Scrum Masters (SSM) seeking advancement
• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches guiding multiple teams
• Team Leads, Product Owners, and Project Managers in agile environments
• Engineering and Delivery Managers supporting agile transformations

Ideal participants are those ready to deepen their expertise in scaling agile practices, improving value flow, and fostering resilient, collaborative teams.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification program, candidates should meet at least one of the following:
• Completion of the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) course (recommended)
• Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in an enterprise agile environment
• Familiarity with agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe

Exam Format:
• Exam Type: Online, closed-book, multiple-choice assessment
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: Determined by Scaled Agile, Inc.
• Certification Awarded: SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) upon successful completion

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training).
• Interactive workshops and case studies.
• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies.
• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials.
• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific.

Topics Covered

1. Advanced Facilitation & Coaching (25%)
   Learn advanced techniques to guide agile teams through complex decisions, resolve conflicts, and build trust and collaboration across distributed teams.

2. Accelerating Team and ART Flow (25%)
   Understand and apply SAFe’s eight flow accelerators to identify delivery bottlenecks, improve throughput, and enhance value delivery across teams and ARTs.

3. Building Resilient, Self-Directed Teams (20%)
   Develop leadership strategies that foster ownership, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

4. Scaling Agile Leadership (15%)
   Gain enterprise-level coaching skills to manage cross-team collaboration, lead change, and optimize value delivery in large-scale agile programs.

5. Practical Application & Case Studies (15%)
   Apply learning through workshops, real-world scenarios, and case studies to reinforce mastery of SAFe principles and prepare for certification.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Master Advanced Scrum Facilitation and Coaching (25%) – Develop expertise in facilitating complex agile ceremonies, managing conflict, and enabling high team morale and performance.
• Improve Flow Across Teams and ARTs (25%) – Use flow accelerators and metrics to identify inefficiencies and continuously improve team and ART delivery performance.
• Lead High-Performing Agile Teams (20%) – Empower teams to become self-organizing, adaptive, and capable of delivering consistent value in a dynamic business environment.
• Apply SAFe at Scale (15%) – Guide cross-functional teams in applying SAFe principles to enhance collaboration, communication, and alignment at the enterprise level.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Learning (15%) – Foster a growth mindset through retrospectives, feedback loops, and SAFe Studio resources to sustain agile maturity and career development.