What's included in the SAFe Scrum Master course fee?

Printed and digital course workbook A physical pack delivered to your door, including a copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty and some Pretty Agile swag. Certification exam included in the course fee Unlimited practice tests with question-level feedback and coaching report via SAFe Studio One-year access to SAFe Insider, including the SAFe Framework, SAFe CoPilot, and select SAFe Connect Forums Digital certification badge, shareable on LinkedIn and other networks Certificate of completion issued by Scaled Agile, Inc. Eligibility to claim 15 PDUs toward PMI certifications and SEUs through Scrum Alliance Participants must attend both days to qualify for the certification exam. 30

What are the prerequisites for SAFe Scrum Master?

All are welcome to attend this course, regardless of experience. However, the following are recommended for those who plan to sit the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam: Familiarity with Agile principles and concepts Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP Working knowledge of software or hardware development processes Note: No prior AI experience is required. The updated SSM course introduces AI concepts in a practical, non-technical way to support your facilitation and coaching work.

How can I continue my SAFe journey?

Your SAFe Scrum Master certification is just the beginning. Many graduates choose to deepen their skills or move into leadership roles through advanced SAFe courses. After completing SSM, you might: Advance to Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) to strengthen your coaching, facilitation, and flow leadership skills. Step up to Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead Agile Release Trains across the enterprise. Take SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) to better understand how value is prioritised and delivered, and to coach and support Product Owners more effectively. Join a Leading SAFe (SA) course to broaden your understanding of how business agility connects teams, leadership, and strategy. Pretty Agile offers the full suite of SAFe certifications, from team to portfolio level, delivered by Australia’s most experienced SAFe training team.

How can I continue my AI journey?

Build on the AI insights introduced in your SAFe® Scrum Master course with Pretty Agile’s AI-Native training, developed by Scaled Agile to help professionals lead responsible AI adoption. AI-Native Foundations – Ignite your AI fluency and confidence. Learn to use AI tools responsibly, navigate change, and apply practical frameworks that enhance your role. This is the prerequisite for AI-Native Change Agent. AI-Native Change Agent – Translate AI potential into business results. Designed for team leads, product roles, and change agents driving AI initiatives. Learn to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable outcomes. We are currently offering AI-Native classes in person in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland, with other locations available on request.

SAFe Scrum Master

SAFe Scrum Master with SSM certification

Become a SAFe Scrum Master and operate as a team coach and facilitator within an Agile Release Train.

The AI-Empowered SAFe Scrum Master course goes beyond team-level Scrum fundamentals to prepare you for the Scrum Master role in a SAFe enterprise. Over two days, you will learn to facilitate Scrum and SAFe events, support PI Planning and Iteration execution, coach teams for continuous improvement, and improve flow across the ART. The course includes responsible AI practices to support facilitation, retrospectives, and coaching.

Delivered by SAFe Fellows who are also SPCTs and Certified AI-Native Trainers.

Dates	Time	Location	Trainers	Cost(AUD)	Sale Ends
07 Sep to 08 Sep 2026	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEST	Live Online	Adrienne Wilson	~~$1,495.00~~ $1,295.00 + GST	21 Aug
19 Oct to 20 Oct 2026	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEDT	Live Online	Adrienne Wilson	~~$1,495.00~~ $1,295.00 + GST	04 Oct
07 Dec to 08 Dec 2026	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEDT	Live Online	Em Campbell-Pretty	~~$1,495.00~~ $1,295.00 + GST	22 Nov
17 Feb to 18 Feb 2027	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEDT	Live Online	Adrienne Wilson	~~$1,495.00~~ $1,295.00 + GST	02 Sep

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Simon Kaplun Resource Consultant at Deloitte

I had a great opportunity to learn all things Agile from Em Campbell-Pretty. It is one of the most well run courses I have ever attended, couldn't recommend Pretty Agile enough.

Ashley Moors Business Analyst, AusNet Services

An engaging and insightful course for SAFe Scrum Master Certification. The course was expertly facilitated with plenty of opportunity for the participants to engage and discuss during the break out activities. I would strongly recommend Pretty Agile to anyone thinking of taking a SAFe certification.

Karen Osborne Portfolio Delivery Manager at Brisbane City Council

Another great group of professionals in the course and the best trainers in the business. Awesome fun !

Cedric Loeckx Scrum Master at ANZ Banking Group

Thank you Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson for your coaching and getting us prepared for the certification! You did a great job facilitating the course remotely!

Rebecca Green Insights and Continuous Improvement Manager at Optus

Thank you to Adrienne Wilson for a comprehensive and in-depth training! The exam wasn’t an easy thing to beat, quite a few practice ones first, but I got there!

Lorena Navarro Scrum Master at Rio Tinto

Thank you so much to these awesome coaches! Was a pleasure to be in the class!!

Why train with Pretty Agile?

Most Scrum Masters learn the role by doing it. This course gives you the framework to do it well inside a SAFe enterprise.

Delivered by a SAFe Fellow who is also an SPCT and Certified AI-Native Trainer.
Australia's most experienced Scaled Agile Partner.
Trained 14,500+ people in SAFe since 2014.
95%+ public course run rate.
100% Australian-owned and operated.
Scaled Agile Platinum SPCT Partner and AI-Native Charter Partner for Australia and New Zealand.

Who Should Attend

This course is for professionals who want to understand the Scrum Master role in a SAFe enterprise and develop the facilitation and coaching skills to support team performance within an Agile Release Train.

Typical participants include:

New or existing Scrum Masters
Team Leads or Iteration Managers
Agile Coaches and Release Train Engineers
Project Managers or Delivery Leads moving into Agile roles
Developers, testers, and other team members interested in SAFe ways of working

If you are not sure if this course is right for you, check out our guide to choosing a SAFe certification.

What You'll Gain

After the course, you'll be able to:

Facilitate Scrum and SAFe events, including PI Planning and Iteration execution.
Support teams in identifying and removing impediments to improve flow.
Coach Agile teams for continuous improvement and business results.
Align team execution with ART-level strategy and delivery cadence.
Use AI-enabled techniques to support retrospectives, backlog refinement, and coaching conversations.

Participants who attend both days are eligible to sit the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam.

Course Overview

The course covers six modules across two days.

Introducing Scrum in SAFe
Characterising the Role of a Scrum Master
Experiencing PI Planning
Facilitating Iteration Execution
Finishing the PI
AI for Scrum Masters

Printed and digital course workbook
A physical pack delivered to your door, including a copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty and some Pretty Agile swag.
Certification exam included in the course fee
Unlimited practice tests with question-level feedback and coaching report via SAFe Studio
One-year access to SAFe Insider, including the SAFe Framework, SAFe CoPilot, and select SAFe Connect Forums
Digital certification badge, shareable on LinkedIn and other networks
Certificate of completion issued by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Eligibility to claim 15 PDUs toward PMI certifications and SEUs through Scrum Alliance

Participants must attend both days to qualify for the certification exam.

All are welcome to attend this course, regardless of experience. However, the following are recommended for those who plan to sit the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam:

Familiarity with Agile principles and concepts
Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
Working knowledge of software or hardware development processes

Note: No prior AI experience is required. The updated SSM course introduces AI concepts in a practical, non-technical way to support your facilitation and coaching work.

Your SAFe Scrum Master certification is just the beginning. Many graduates choose to deepen their skills or move into leadership roles through advanced SAFe courses.

After completing SSM, you might:

Advance to Advanced Scrum Master (ASM) to strengthen your coaching, facilitation, and flow leadership skills.
Step up to Release Train Engineer (RTE) to lead Agile Release Trains across the enterprise.
Take SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) to better understand how value is prioritised and delivered, and to coach and support Product Owners more effectively.
Join a Leading SAFe (SA) course to broaden your understanding of how business agility connects teams, leadership, and strategy.

Pretty Agile offers the full suite of SAFe certifications, from team to portfolio level, delivered by Australia’s most experienced SAFe training team.

Build on the AI insights introduced in your SAFe® Scrum Master course with Pretty Agile’s AI-Native training, developed by Scaled Agile to help professionals lead responsible AI adoption.

AI-Native Foundations – Ignite your AI fluency and confidence. Learn to use AI tools responsibly, navigate change, and apply practical frameworks that enhance your role. This is the prerequisite for AI-Native Change Agent.

AI-Native Change Agent – Translate AI potential into business results. Designed for team leads, product roles, and change agents driving AI initiatives. Learn to lead cross-functional teams and deliver measurable outcomes.

We are currently offering AI-Native classes in person in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Auckland, with other locations available on request.

Pretty Agile delivers SAFe Scrum Master as a two-day live online course. Sessions run 9 AM to 6 PM AEST/AEDT. Corporate and private delivery is available on request — contact us to discuss options for your team.

Participants who attend both days and pass the exam earn the Certified AI-Empowered SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) credential, issued digitally by Scaled Agile. The certification is valid for one year and renewed annually.

Two exam attempts are included with your course registration. You have 60 days from attendance confirmation to sit the exam online via SAFe Studio at a time of your choosing.

Your results include a coaching report. An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback is also available via SAFe Studio to help you prepare.

For full exam specifications — question count, time limit, and pass mark — see the SSM Exam Study Guide on the Scaled Agile support site.