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SAFe Scrum Master

Individual Foundational professional certification for the SAFe Scrum Master role, awarded after passing the applicable examination.

Licensing authority: Scaled Agile, Inc.

Initial by examination
SAFe Scrum Master
Availability
Requested horizon 2026-11-25 through 2027-01-31 remains subject to candidate access and actual appointments; no specific seat is guaranteed.
Common Requirements
["Accept the Candidate Agreement and provide accurate registration information; pay applicable fees.","Pass the timed, closed-book, multiple-choice, single-select SSM examination independently without outside assistance.","First two attempts included within 60 days of course completion or exam purchase. Course access expires at 11:59 PM in the account time zone; no extensions, and a missed access window requires a paid retake.","Third overall attempt immediately after two failures; fourth after 10 days; fifth and additional attempts after 30 days.","Proctored purchase $495 USD plus tax, non-refundable. Further retakes $50 unproctored or $495 proctored, subject to published policy."]
Eligibility Alternatives
{"anyOf":[{"option":"course_associated","requirements":["Attend and complete the related English course; instructor confirms attendance before launch.","Use the Studio Learning Plan; examination language follows the completed course language."]},{"option":"proctored_exam_purchase","requirements":["SSM is explicitly eligible for proctored exam purchase without completing the course.","Sign in to SAFe Studio or create a profile, purchase the exam and schedule an available live-proctor appointment through Learning Plan / Manage Booking.","Purchase grants scheduling eligibility, not guaranteed same-day or on-demand access.","Guardian Browser, equipment check, working webcam/microphone/internet, private testing space, valid unexpired photo ID, identity/room verification and proctor approval required."]}]}
Evidence Claim Ids
["ssm-route-exam-20261028","ssm-registration-20261028","ssm-assessment-20261028","ssm-credential-authority-20261028"]
Maintenance
Current SSM page requires 24 CEUs within the two-year certification cycle, described as 12 annually; this is holder maintenance, not examination retirement.
Preparation
Practice tests and the optional three-hour exam preparation course do not substitute for the certification examination.
Scope
Initial award by the current English SSM examination; existing-holder upgrades, other languages and advanced certifications excluded.

SAFe Scrum Master

Provider
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Format
Web-based, closed book, multiple-choice, single-select; no outside assistance. Course-associated access or scheduled live-proctored examination.
Exam questions
Total questions: 45.
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
80%
Exam fee
Proctored examination: $495 USD plus applicable taxes, non-refundable, including two attempts within 60 days; course-associated initial attempts included in course registration. Further retakes: $50 unproctored or $495 proctored.
Examination outline

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Introducing Scrum in SAFe — Official range: 10–12% (Practice allocation: 11.22%)
    • Explain basic Agile development concepts
    • Discuss basic Scrum concepts and values
    • Identify an Agile Team in SAFe
  • Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master — Official range: 21–23% (Practice allocation: 22.45%)
    • Define the role of the Scrum Master
    • Facilitate effective team events
    • Practice techniques for team collaboration and conflict resolution
    • Identify characteristics of high-performing teams
  • Participating in PI Planning — Official range: 14–16% (Practice allocation: 15.31%)
    • Describe the steps of PI Planning
    • Draft PI Plans
    • Assess draft PI Plans for risks
    • Identify the importance of committing to PI Objectives
  • Facilitating the Iteration Execution — Official range: 21–23% (Practice allocation: 22.45%)
    • Plan the iteration
    • Facilitate Team Sync
    • Track the iteration progress
    • Discuss Backlog Refinement
    • Facilitate the Iteration Review
    • Explain the CALMR approach for DevOps and Release on Demand
  • Finishing the PI — Official range: 14–16% (Practice allocation: 15.31%)
    • Coach the IP iteration
    • Apply the six steps of the problem-solving workshop
    • Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt event
  • Augmenting the Scrum Master Role with AI — Official range: 12–14% (Practice allocation: 13.27%)
    • Understand AI Basics and Terminology
    • Understand AI Prompting
    • Understanding Risks and Responsible AI Use
    • Augmenting the Scrum Master role with AI
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