Certified SAFe® Scrum Master

About this certification

A Certified SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) is a SAFe Scrum Master professional responsible for integrating Scrum practices into an organization.

Exam details

Exam format – Multiple choice; Multiple select

Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed

Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® Scrum Master course

Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam

Number of questions – 45

Passing score – SSM 4 = 33 out of 45 (73%); SSM 5 = 34 out of 45 (75%)

Language – English

Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.

Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.