CERTIFICATION
CSM
PSM 1
SSM
SASM
The AgileForum
Full Name & Certification Organization
Certified Scrum Master by Scrum Alliance
Professional Scrum Master I by Scrum Org
SAFe® Scrum Master by Scaled Agile
SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master by Scaled Agile
TheAgileForum's Scrum Master Mentorship & Masterclass
Description
Entry-level certification for Scrum Masters
More advanced certification for experienced Scrum Masters, but easily can be cleared after training by The Agile Forum
Focuses on Scrum in the context of SAFe®
Advanced certification for Scrum Masters in large, complex enterprises using SAFe®
Live, online mentorship program and masterclass for aspiring and new Scrum Masters
Eligibility
Anyone can attend CSM class and get CSM certified after passing the exam
Anyone can give PSM 1 & get a certificate after passing the exam
Anyone can get this training and can get SAFe certified SM certificate after passing the exam, but recommended is that attendees should know about Agile/Scrum, kanban etc
SASM makes you ready for the next level of challenges in a big enterprise and being in a leadership position, recommended is that attendees should have good knowledge of Agile/Scrum, kanban, XP etc or have some other certification or training.
Anyone(even from Non-IT) or aspiring, new or advanced Scrum Masters can attend the 3+ weeks of Live AgileForum's Scrum Master Mentorship & Masterclass, which focuses on giving you the best up-to-date knowledge from very basic to very advanced concepts of Agile, Scrum, XP, kanban and complete project management on a real JIRA live project.
Pre-requisites
None
Knowledge of Agile and Scrum
None
CSM or good knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Kanban, XP
None
Training
16 hours of training mandatory before taking the exam
Training OPTIONAL before taking the exam. Recommended to have TheAgileForum mentorship for 100% passing marks
2 days of training
2 days of training
3 weeks of intensive, live, online training (1.5 hours every weekday) + Hands-on exercises + Study material + All recorded Videos
Duration of exam
60 minutes
60 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
No exam, assessment through assignments, 100+ situational questions-Answers and participation
Exam passing score
74%
85%
73%
73%
N/A
Fee
$ 500- $ 1500
$200 - Exam only fee
$495
$495
$499 - Full Hands training, live project, Interview guidance
Level of Difficulty
Moderate
Difficult
Moderate
Difficult
Intensive but personalized, suitable for all experience levels, You grow as you learn during 2 months of full support
Validity Period
2 years
lifetime
1 year
1 year
Lifetime access to course materials and mentorship community
Benefits
Base Level1/Entry-level certification for Scrum Masters, to get a basic understanding of Scrum
Base Level1/Entry-level certification for Scrum Masters, to get a good understanding of Scrum
Improved understanding of Scrum in the context of SAFe®, Understanding of how larger organisations work with multiple teams together to achieve business Agility. If Training is enrolled through TheAgileForum, we provide real-life SAFe implementation examples and Interview guidance.
All benefits of SSM + Advanced skills and knowledge for Scrum Masters in large enterprises. Practical concepts of how to handle dependencies among teams in the same of different train, PI planning input-output and event complete simulation included, Program Board, dependency board, safe principles, values, solution trade-offs, system thinking, WIP, value streams, formation of trains, anti-patterns, flow accelerators, train events, DEVOPS, Kanban, CFD, enhance quality, system demo and many more concepts included. If Training is enrolled through TheAgileForum, we provide real-life SAFe implementation examples and Interview guidance.
Highly suggested training for growing as a next-level scrum master/Leader.
Practical hands-on experience, personalized coaching, career support, placement support, lifetime special Inner community access. Increased job opportunities, higher salary potential, deeper understanding of Scrum, XP, Kanban, Agile coaching, Agile project management, Risk management and all other 88 topics mentioned on TheAgileForum website syllabus.
Highly suggested training for growing as a great scrum master/Leader or to land a scrum master job.
Disadvantages
A basic level of Scrum knowledge, not be enough to play real-time roles
With a focus on Scrum theory, and scrum guide you can pass the exam
May not be relevant for organizations outside of SAFe® or cases where scaling is not required.
Requires experience and knowledge of Scrum and SAFe®
NONE, prepares you to clear any scrum master interview and helps you to land a job, thus giving you actual returns and real-time knowledge + plus extended on-job support
What You Will Learn
Basics of Scrum framework, Scrum roles, events, artifacts, product backlog
Deeper understanding of Scrum, Scrum topics and facilitation skills
Scrum in the context of SAFe®, SAFe® principles and practices, Need for scaling, Business Agility, value streams, multiple configurations of SAFe, PI Planning and many other concepts
Advanced Scrum topics, leadership skills, scaling Scrum in large enterprises
Hands-on practice with real-world projects, coaching and feedback from experienced Scrum Masters, career guidance, access to a network of Scrum professionals
Focus on Practicality
No
No
somewhat
yes
Heavy focus on practical skills and application, real-world live project work, live projects on each participant's laptop
Recording of class
No
No
No
No
Yes, access to recordings of all live sessions and masterclasses