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Agile Fundamentals

“We’re Agile, so we don’t need to estimate” Wrong! In this course, you will learn why we need estimation in Agile and how to do Agile Estimation. During this training course, you will gain an understanding of Agile estimating practices and techniques such as story points, burn-down, burn-up charts, and other tools that help improve estimating and forecasting when undertaking product delivery.

Duration

4 Hours

Delivery

Instructor Led, Delivered Over Zoom

Duration

4 Hours

Delivery

Instructor Led, Delivered Over Zoom

This is a recommended course for the following roles:

1. ScrumMaster

6. Product Owner

2. Agile Coach

7. Programmer

3. Analyst

8. Architect

4. Tester

5. Designer

9. Database Admin

This was a very well presented training session. The Safe PO practices were explained very well and the instructor was able to encourage interactions between all attendants

 

Why Choose Us?

Accredited Gold Partner of Scaled Agile Academy

One-on-one mentoring by SPCs to improve Your SAFe knowledge

Trainers with 20+ years of experience

Extensive and highly interactive mock exam to prepare for the final exam

Free online access to all Webinars

100% Success rate

History of Agile

In the Agile fundamentals training course, you will gain an understanding of the agile mindset, values, principles, and foundational concepts.

You will learn “how to be agile while doing agile” in context of popular Agile approaches such as Scrum, Kanban and SAFe®.

  • Origin of Agile

  • Agile Manifesto and Principles

  • Agile Beyond Software Development

Mindset and Culture

Enterprise agility is the methodical expansion of working methods across the whole organization. Any company's primary strategy for using agile approaches is closely related to its capacity for value creation.

  • Understanding the Agile mindset

  • Establishing the Agile Mindset

  • Agile as a Journey

This was a very well presented training session. The Safe PO practices were explained very well and the instructor was able to encourage interactions between all attendants

 

Creating a Shared understanding

Agile estimating is the practice of determining how much work will be needed to finish a task. Weighing work is a technique that first appeared in the software industry and is now used frequently by Agile teams.

  • Developing Soft Skills

  • Understanding Communication barriers

  • Sharing Knowledge

  • Physical Work Environments

  • Collaboration Techniques

  • Techniques for shared understanding

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Shift in Roles

A self-organizing team is one that doesn't rely on or wait for a manager to assign work, to put it simply. Instead, these teams find their own work and control the responsibilities and deadlines that come with it.

  • Self-Organizing Teams

  • Cross-functional Teams

Free Bonus

Free Lifetime Post Training Support

Re-attend this training an unlimited number of times in future

Free training for version upgrade of this certification in future

Free one hour of coaching for interview preparation

Additional 10% discount for other training provided by us

Free e-copy of latest Scrum Guide

Free Practice Exam Question Bank

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Product 1: Agile Fundamentals

$ 1599

Product 2: Pre-Recorded Agile Fundamentals

$ 599

This was a very well presented training session. The Safe PO practices were explained very well and the instructor was able to encourage interactions between all attendants

 

FAQ's

  • What qualifications are needed to enroll in the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) course?
    Anyone interested in learning more about the SAFe framework and developing their abilities to take advantage of this potent framework can enroll in this certified SAFe Scrum Master course; there are no prerequisites. To succeed on the Certified SAFe Scrum Mater (SSM) certification test, you need have knowledge with the following: 1. Agile principles and concepts 2. Understanding the methods used in the development of hardware and software using Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
  • Who should enroll in the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) course?
    The following people will gain something from this course: 1. New Scrum Masters who must fill the position. 2. Current Scrum Masters who want to comprehend their position inside a SAFe enterprise 3. Team Leads who desire to comprehend the duty of the Scrum Master SAFe Release Train engineers who want to instruct Scrum Masters on their responsibilities.
  • Who can take this certification?
    This training is open to professionals in non-IT and IT businesses who want to work in a SAFe® environment. Professionals from the list below are welcome to enroll in the course: 1. Program or Project Managers 2. Scrum Masters 3. Team Leads 4. Release Train Engineers 5. Business Analysts 6. Agile Coaches 7. Portfolio Managers 8. Consultants 9. Architects 10. Engineers 11. Developers 12. Directors 13. Quality Managers 14. Product Managers 15. Product Owner 16. Delivery Manager 17. Program Manager
  • After finishing this SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master with SSM Certification course, what practical skills can I anticipate having?
    We want to make sure you have all the abilities necessary to be a successful SAFe Scrum Master with our Certified SAFe Scrum Master program. You will gain the practical skills companies need in a SAFe Scrum Master throughout this two-day program's engaging and interactive sessions: 1. Leadership 2. Coaching 3. Change management 4. Motivation 5. Conflict management 6. Facilitation 7. Lean-Agile management 8. Supporting execution of program 9. Training Agile teams 10. Resolving impediments 11. Enhancing team performance 12. Leading and facilitating change 13. Identifying customer needs 14. Guiding teams for enhanced productivity and performance 15. Facilitating workshop to write epics, capabilities, features, and stories 16. Facilitating backlogs prioritization 17. Delivering the maximum business value at scale
  • How long this SAFe Scum Master (SSM) certification is valid?
    The validity of the SSM certification is for one year, after which you may renew it by paying a fee of $250.
  • Do you offer SAFe Scum Master (SSM) certification training materials?
    Yes, we do. As part of this training, you get access to SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) digital workbook which can be downloaded via Scaled Agile Portal.
  • Do you offer classroom training as well?
    We do provide class-room training. To deliver this, we will require a minimum of 15 members. For additional information about enrolling in in-house training at your business, support@advanceagility.com
  • What if, I have more doubts post training completion?
    You can write it to support@advanceagility.com with the training details you have attended, and our support team will get back to you shortly.
  • What will I be able to do once I've completed the SAFe Scrum Master course?
    To assist you in getting ready for the Certified SAFe Scrum Master test, the Certified SAFe Scrum Master course has been carefully created. After successfully completing this online SAFe Scrum Master course, you will have the skills necessary to: 1. Scale Agile in a SAFe enterprise and help teams organize Scrum events. 2. Ensure successful iteration execution. 3. Support the efficient implementation of Program Increment. 4. Encourage constant progress. 5. Coach agile teams to get the best business outcomes.
  • Can you help me with the exam details of SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)?
    1. Exam name –SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master Exam 2. Exam format – Multiple choice; Multiple select. 3. Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, time boxed 4. Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® Scrum Master course. 5. Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam. 6. Number of questions – 45 7. Passing score=33 out of 45 (73%) 8. Language – English 9. Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50 as per the current policy from Scaled Agile INC. 10. Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
  • Can you help me with more information on SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification?
    Please drop an email to support@advanceagility.com
  • What comes after the Scrum Master (SSM) in SAFe?
    You will be prepared to assume the SAFe Scrum Master role in top organizations once you have earned your SAFe Scrum Master certification. By obtaining the following certificates, you can further your SAFe skills: 1. SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master 2. SAFe® Product Owner 3. SAFe® Product Manager 4. SAFe® Release Train Engineer 5. SAFe® Program Consultant
  • How can having a SAFe Scrum Master certification benefit me?
    You benefit from the SAFe Scrum Master certification by: 1. Verify your dedication to maintaining excellence and quality 2. Showcase your knowledge of SAFe® and enterprise-level Scrum implementation. 3. Develop your SAFe® career with assurance. 4. Get noticed in employment interviews or when applying for promotions. 5. Demand greater pay than your non-certified competitors. 6. Connect with business leaders and experts in Agile 7. The SAFe® Scrum Master Certification will help you get ready for the next step in enhancing your Agile career progression. The most widely used technique for scaling Agile is the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), which is used by 70% of Fortune 100 and many Global 2000 firms. Its core ideas include Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, design thinking, and DevOps. The need for SAFe Scrum Masters is greater than ever, and the qualification will undoubtedly lead to chances for high-paying Scrum Master positions across industries.
  • What are the SAFe Scrum Master exam requirements, including the passing score?
    Online testing for the SAFe Scrum Master certification is closed-book. There are 45 multiple-choice questions on the examination, and you have 90 minutes to respond (exam duration). For the SSM 4 exam, you must correctly answer 33 out of 45 questions, and for the SSM 6 exam, 34 out of 45 questions.
  • How challenging is the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam?
    The SSM exam is a closed-book exam, and as long as you have the necessary training, passing it shouldn't be too challenging. All of the activities we provide for your thorough exam preparation and coaching are intended to help you pass the test on your first try.
  • From where can I access the exam link?
    Scaled Agile, Inc. will send you a welcome email after your 16-hour course is over. The URL that will connect you to the exam website is included in this email.
  • Can I pause the test and come back to it later?
    No, you won't be allowed to pause the test and you'll only have 90 minutes to do it. You can open the window again right away if you unintentionally close it. You must contact support@scaledagile.com if you are unable to access the test for a lengthy period of time or lose your internet connection.
  • Can I request a re-evaluation if I don't pass?
    The exam is not subject to re-evaluation. You can retake the test if you don't pass, though.
  • If I don't pass the SAFe Scrum Master certification exam, can I take it again? By when?
    If the exam is taken within 30 days after the end of the course, the first try is indeed included in the course registration cost. Each additional retake costs $50. It is possible to take the exam again right away after failing the first time. The waiting time is 10 days for the third try and 30 days for the fourth. Read Scaled Agile's Exam Retake Policy for additional information.
  • If I don't do well on the test, may I retake it? By when?
    If you have already taken the test and received a low score, you are not permitted to retake it. You are the only one who can see your test results. Your test results won't be visible to anyone else.
  • How long does it take to get the results of the SAFe Scrum Master exam?
    Following your try at the exam and click of the submit button, you will receive your results instantly.
  • How many times can I take the SAFe Scrum Master exam before failing?
    If you're willing to pay for it, there are no restrictions on how many times you can take the exam. Within 30 days after the course completion, Scaled Agile, Inc. allows you to take the first attempt for free. Thereafter, each retake attempt costs $50.
  • How challenging is the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam? Is the SAFe Scrum Master Exam challenging?
    The SAFe SSM exam is a closed-book exam, and as long as you've had the necessary training, passing it shouldn't be too challenging. All of the activities we provide for your thorough exam preparation and coaching are intended to help you pass the test on your first try.
  • Is the open-book SAFe Scrum Master Exam?
    No. The test is closed-book.
  • Will a proctor oversee the SAFe Scrum Master exam?
    No. The SAFe Scrum Master test isn't supervised.
  • What should I do to be ready for the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam?
    Attending the SAFe Scrum Master course is the first step in getting ready for the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam. You will get access to all the tools and study materials as well as a deeper comprehension of all the ideas thanks to this.
  • What is the best way to pass the SAFe Scrum Master exam?
    The SAFe Scrum Master test is made to assess candidates' knowledge and expertise in relation to the position. Scaled Agile advises candidates to take the course and read all suggested resources thoroughly before taking the exam because it is a closed-book exam.
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