SASM: Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

As a practicing scrum master in a SAFe organization, you have the tactical skills to coach Agile teams to deliver business value. Build on that solid foundation in the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master course and discover how to facilitate success for Agile teams, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and the organization. And get the guidance and tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.

SASM: Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

SAFe SASM Exam Summary:

Exam Name	SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
Exam Code	SASM
Exam Fee	First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $50.
Exam Duration	120 Minutes
Number of Questions	60
Passing Score	44/60 (73%)
Format	Multiple choice (one answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers)
Books / Trainings	SAFe Advanced Scrum Master SAFe Training Class Books
Sample Questions	SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) Practice Test

SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details	Weights
Exploring the Scrum Master role	- Explore Scrum Master challenges in the Enterprise - Explain the purpose and basic constructs of SAFe - Establish Scrum Master connections in SAFe	15%
Applying SAFe Principles	- #1 - Take an economic view - #2 - Apply systems thinking - #3 - Assume variability; preserve options - #4 - Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles - #5 - Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems - #6 - Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths - #7 - Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning - #8 - Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers - #9 - Decentralize decision-making	15%
Exploring Agile and Scrum anti-patterns	- Explore anti-patterns associated with the Product Owner role - Explain how Stories and tasks may lead to anti-patterns - Identify context-specific anti-patterns in your environment	13%
Facilitating program execution	- Synchronize development with the Agile Release Train - Organize teams on the Train - Plan the Program Increment - Execute the Program Increment - Release value on demand - Prepare for the next PI Planning session	15%
Improving flow with Kanban and XP	- Build your Kanban board - Measure and optimize flow - Build quality in - Foster engineering craftsmanship - Facilitate collaboration with Architects, System Team, and Operations	13%
Building high-performing teams	- Foster collaboration on the team - Facilitate cross-team collaboration - Build trust with stakeholders - Develop team skill set - Create an Improvement Backlog	17%
Improving program performance	- Explore the Inspect and Adapt process - Apply problem-solving workshop	12%