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Scaled Agile · Project Management & Agile · Associate

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam guide

Exam SSM (SAFe Scrum Master)

The SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification validates the Scrum Master and Team Coach role inside a SAFe Agile Release Train, including team events, PI Planning and ART-level coordination. It is the standard credential for Scrum Masters in organizations that have adopted SAFe.

Questions45
Time limit90 minutes
Passing score73%
Exam feeSee official page
Valid for1 years
DeliveryWeb-based, closed book, taken on the SAFe Community Platform

Format: Multiple choice, single answer. Fee note: Exam included with the SAFe Scrum Master course (two attempts within 60 days); retakes USD 50 unproctored or USD 495 proctored.

Who it's for

Scrum Masters, team coaches and team leads working on Agile Release Trains in SAFe organizations.

What the exam covers

Introducing Scrum in SAFe25%
Defining the Scrum Master/Team Coach role28%
Supporting Team Events19%
Supporting ART Events27%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: Attend the SAFe Scrum Master course delivered by a certified SAFe instructor.

Recommended: Familiarity with Agile concepts and Scrum; experience on a software or hardware development team helps.

Keeping it active

Renew annually: pay the USD 100 renewal fee and complete 10 PDUs per year through the SAFe Community Platform.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Facilitating iteration planning, reviews and retrospectives
  • Supporting PI Planning and the ART sync
  • Coaching teams on flow and WIP limits
  • Removing impediments across teams
  • Applying Kanban within SAFe teams
  • Facilitating the Inspect and Adapt event

Job roles

Scrum MasterTeam CoachAgile Delivery LeadRelease Train Engineer (aspiring)Agile Project Manager

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Days 1-2: Attend the SAFe Scrum Master course.
  2. Days 3-5: Reread the workbook; study the Scrum Master/Team Coach article and ART events on the SAFe website.
  3. Days 6-7: Focus on ART events (PI Planning, system demo, Inspect and Adapt), about 27% of the exam.
  4. Days 8-9: Take the practice test until above 85%, then sit the exam.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • The pass mark is 73%, so you can miss up to 12 questions.
  • Know who owns each ART event and what the Scrum Master does in PI Planning.
  • Questions use SAFe terms (iteration, team PI objectives, ART), not plain Scrum terms like sprint.
  • Unanswered questions count as wrong; answer all 45.
  • Use the two included attempts within 60 days of the course.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SAFe Scrum Master pass mark?

73% on 45 questions.

Is the SSM exam included in the course price?

Yes, two attempts within 60 days of course completion are included.

SSM vs CSM?

CSM teaches Scrum for a single team; SSM teaches the Scrum Master role inside a SAFe Agile Release Train. Many hold both.

How do I renew SSM?

Annually, with the USD 100 renewal fee and 10 PDUs.

How long does SSM take to earn?

A two-day course plus a few days of review is typical.

Official page: scaledagile.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.