SAFe Scrum Master Syllabus
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Module 1: Agile & SAFe Fundamentals
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Module 2: SAFe Core Concepts
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Module 3: SAFe Configuration Levels
- 4.
Module 4: SAFe Roles Deep Dive
- 5.
Module 5: Program Increment (PI) Planning
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Module 6: Agile Estimation & Planning in SAFe
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Module 7: SAFe Ceremonies & Execution
- 8.
Module 8: Metrics & Reporting
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Module 9: SAFe Tools Hands-on
- 10.
Module 10: Real-World Job Preparation
SAFe Scrum Master Course Syllabus
Module 1: Agile & SAFe Fundamentals
- Agile Manifesto & Principles
- Scrum & Kanban
- Agile vs Waterfall
- Introduction to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Why SAFe? When to use it?
Module 2: SAFe Core Concepts
- SAFe Principles
- SAFe Core Values
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- Agile Teams
- Scrum Master
- Product Owner
- Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- System Architect, Business Owners
Module 3: SAFe Configuration Levels
- Essential SAFe
- Large Solution SAFe
- Portfolio SAFe
- Full SAFe
Module 4: SAFe Roles Deep Dive
- Scrum Master in SAFe vs Traditional Scrum Master
- Product Owner / Product Manager Responsibilities
- RTE (Release Train Engineer) Role
- Coordination Among Teams
Module 5: Program Increment (PI) Planning
- PI Planning Preparation
- PI Objectives (Team & Program Level)
- ART (Agile Release Train) Execution
- Managing Dependencies & Risks
- Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration
Module 6: Agile Estimation & Planning in SAFe
- Story Points, T-shirt Sizing, WSJF
- Estimating Features & Capabilities
- Backlog Refinement at Team and Program Level
- Capacity Planning
- Team and Program Backlog Planning
Module 7: SAFe Ceremonies & Execution
- Iteration Planning
- Daily Standups
- Iteration Reviews and Retrospectives
- System Demos
- Inspect & Adapt (I&A) Workshop
Module 8: Metrics & Reporting
- Common Team Metrics:
- Velocity Report
- Iteration Burn-down Chart
- Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD)
- Escaped Defects
- Lead Time / Cycle Time
- Program (ART) Level Metrics:
- PI Burn-down Chart
- PI Predictability Measure
Module 9: SAFe Tools Hands-on
- JIRA / VersionOne for SAFe
- Using Confluence / Miro for PI Planning
Module 10: Real-World Job Preparation
- Resume Building for SAFe Roles
- Job Portals (Naukri & LinkedIn) Profile Review
- Common SAFe Interview Questions
- Real-World Case Studies & Scenarios
- Mock Interviews
