AI-Empowered SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
Elevate your Scrum Master impact on the ART—flow, high-performing teams, and conflict skills—with responsible AI for facilitation
Leverage AI to amplify results
The AI-Empowered SASM course shows how to use AI alongside Lean-Agile principles—so you spend less time on admin and more on high-impact facilitation.
- 1.AI fundamentals and prompting tailored to the SASM role—for templates, acceptance criteria, and splitting complex stories
- 2.Use SAFe CoPilot-style guidance to reference Framework practices and support data-backed flow recommendations
- 3.Apply AI to high-impact work: retrospective themes across teams, ART-level bottlenecks, PI Planning prompts
- 4.Evaluate AI outputs with human-in-the-loop oversight for ethical, quality outcomes aligned with Lean-Agile thinking
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Course Overview
The AI-Empowered SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) course—for experienced Scrum Masters, typically with SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification—builds the skills to foster high-performing teams that collaborate on the Agile Release Train (ART). You will improve flow, strengthen cross-team collaboration, and apply practical conflict management so the train stays aligned and delivery stays healthy.
Scaled Agile positions this offering as foundational-level training that adds AI-empowered facilitation: using AI fundamentals and prompting for role-specific templates and analysis, Studio and CoPilot-style tooling for Framework guidance, and human-in-the-loop judgment so recommendations stay aligned with Lean-Agile principles. Exam: 120 minutes, 73% to pass; credential maintenance includes continuing education per Scaled Agile (e.g. 24 CEUs within a two-year cycle, 12 CEUs per year on average).
Agile36 delivers this as expert-led, live virtual training with hands-on practice, exam preparation, and the materials you need to succeed—consistent with Scaled Agile's certification process (workbook, Studio access, practice test with feedback, timed exam with coaching report).
What You'll Learn: Advance team value flow
The course deepens team-level facilitation for multi-team environments: coordinating success on the ART, optimizing flow with XP and Kanban practices, facilitating collaboration, and improving ART performance through Inspect & Adapt and related events.
Who Should Attend
Scaled Agile recommends this for professionals with a firm grasp of the Scrum Master role, SAFe principles, and team facilitation—especially experienced Scrum Masters and those who already hold SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
- Scrum Master — scale to flow, outcomes, and system improvement at team level
- Agile Coach — add advanced SASM disciplines for measurable collaboration across the ART
- Engineering Manager — deeper flow measurement and scalable engineering practices
- Aspiring Release Train Engineer — multi-team facilitation and conflict resolution as a foundation for train-level roles
- Program-level facilitators and Agile transformation leaders in SAFe
Certification Details
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
AI-Empowered certification path (Scaled Agile)
PMI PDUs & Scrum CEUs
Eligible professional credits per Scaled Agile guidance
Digital badge & certificate
Shareable credential after you pass the exam
What is the AI-Empowered SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)?
SASM is the Scaled Agile certification for Scrum Masters who are ready to go deeper on flow, multi-team collaboration, conflict, and ART outcomes. The AI-Empowered update adds practical use of AI and Studio tooling so you can focus on facilitation and coaching while still applying Lean-Agile guardrails.
Exam coverage includes evolving the Advanced Scrum Master role (including empowering teams with AI), improving flow, building high-performing teams, addressing conflict, and improving ART performance—aligned with Scaled Agile's published exam blueprint.
Why earn SASM now?
Employers continue to invest in SAFe at scale; SASM signals you can support teams and the train without losing sight of flow, psychological safety, and measurable improvement. The AI-Empowered curriculum matches how organizations actually work today—using assistants and automation where they help, with clear human accountability.
Outcomes aligned with Scaled Agile:
- Stronger facilitation when multiple teams share dependencies and a single PI cadence
- Practical conflict skills—not just theory—for lasting alignment
- Flow thinking that connects team-level work to ART health
- Responsible AI habits: prompts, verification, and value-stream alignment
- Preparation for the official SASM exam (120 minutes, 73% passing score)
Exam emphasis (Scaled Agile domains)
The certification exam weights roughly: Evolving the Advanced Scrum Master role (11–13%); Improving Flow (22–24%); Building high-performing teams (26–28%); Addressing conflict (18–20%); Improving ART performance (17–19%). Agile36 training maps activities and study time to these areas.
Role evolution: understanding the Advanced Scrum Master and empowering teams with AI
Flow: team method, visualization, measurement and acceleration, built-in quality
Teams: high-performing traits, powerful questions, cross-team collaboration, performance assessment
Conflict: behaviors, sources, interest-based problem solving, reframing, analysis & strategy design
ART: outcome-based events, coaching IP iteration, I&A, problem-solving workshop
Prerequisites for SASM
To enroll in the AI-Empowered SAFe Advanced Scrum Master course, you should have:
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification is required
Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach (recommended)
Interest in program-level coaching and organizational transformation
Willingness to lead and mentor other Scrum Masters
Career Outcomes for SAFe Advanced Scrum Masters
Earning your SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification opens up numerous senior career opportunities and demonstrates your commitment to advanced professional growth. The certification validates your ability to effectively lead program-level coaching and organizational transformation in a SAFe environment.
Average Salary
$100,000–$150,000 (US)
Common Roles
Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Transformation Leader, Program-level Agile Coach
Top Hiring Industries
Financial services, healthcare, federal government, technology
Demand
70% of Fortune 100 companies use SAFe — certified advanced Scrum Masters are in high demand
Course Format & Delivery
Live Virtual Training
Interactive online sessions with expert instructors
Course Materials
Comprehensive study guides and practice exams
Community Access
1 year access to SAFe Community Platform
Certification exam & course logistics
Course format:
Live virtual training with hands-on activities
Duration:
2 days (10 hours live instruction, typical schedules 9 AM – 2 PM ET)
Class time:
See your session (commonly 9 AM – 2 PM Eastern)
Included with Scaled Agile certification process:
Course workbook, Studio™ access, unlimited practice test with feedback, timed exam with coaching report
Exam format:
Timed, multiple-choice (Scaled Agile)
Exam duration:
120 minutes
Passing score:
73%
Credential:
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)—AI-Empowered SAFe
Note: Maintaining your credential requires continuing education per Scaled Agile—currently communicated as 24 CEUs within a two-year cycle (about 12 CEUs per year). Verify current renewal rules on the official SASM certification page when you register.
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Post-Training Support
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SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification in the USA
There has been a significant increase in demand for the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification across the United States, as more organizations embrace Agile-at-scale methodologies and seek experienced professionals to lead program-level coaching and organizational transformation. Companies throughout the USA in sectors including technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing are actively recruiting SAFe Advanced Scrum Masters and Program-level Agile Coaches who can lead organizational change, scale Agile practices across multiple teams, mentor other Scrum Masters, and drive Agile Release Train transformations. These certified experts are highly valued for their expertise in program-level coaching, organizational transformation, advanced facilitation, and scaling Agile practices. The SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification serves as a powerful differentiator in the competitive US job market, especially as organizations continue their digital transformation journeys and seek senior Agile leadership.
What Certifications Are Required for SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification Training in the USA?
Experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach is recommended for SASM in the United States. The AI-Empowered SASM course builds skills to collaborate across the Agile Release Train: flow, high-performing teams, multi-team conflict, and ART performance—including responsible AI practices aligned with Scaled Agile’s published curriculum and exam blueprint.
What Are Job Opportunities for SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Professionals in the USA?
Advanced Scrum Master professionals in the United States have excellent senior career prospects across various industries. Job opportunities include Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Transformation Leader, Enterprise Agile Coach, and Agile Release Train Coach roles. Companies in technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors actively seek professionals with Advanced Scrum Master certification who can facilitate Agile teams effectively, resolve conflicts, optimize team flow, and drive organizational success with advanced Agile methodologies. The certification opens doors to senior leadership positions in Agile transformation and team facilitation roles.
What is the Fee for SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification in the USA?
Agile36 currently offers this AI-Empowered SASM course at $599 for live virtual training (pricing may vary by promotion or private cohort). Your investment covers expert-led instruction aligned to the official exam blueprint; Scaled Agile separately provides workbook, Studio, practice test, and exam per their certification process. Always confirm the latest list price on the schedule page before you register.
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