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  • Program duration90 days
  • Learning FormatLive, Online, Interactive
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Why Join this Program

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    Immersive Learning Experience

    Interactive Live online classes and simulation exams for increased learning

    Interactive Live online classes and simulation exams for increased learning

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    Elevate your Skills

    Advance your career with Scrum Alliance and SAFe certifications

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    Become an expert

    Boost productivity with Jira and Kanban and optimize performance with Six Sigma methodologies

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    Get AWS Certified

    Grasps fundamentals of Devops and Cloud Computing

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Enterprise training for teams

Program Overview

The Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program is an extensive course that merges the prominent SAFe 6 Training and Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) courses. It aims to empower professionals with the expertise and understanding needed to thrive in Agile and Scrum methodologies, positioning them as highly desirable in the industry.

Key Features

  • 32 hours of live instructor-led sessions and 11+ hours of on demand learning
  • Get trained by SAFe® Practice Consultants (SPCs) sessions & globally acclaimed and experienced Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs)
  • Master Jira through self paced sessions and learn to plan, track, release and support world-class software with confidence
  • Exam fee included for Leading Safe exam     
  • Master Jira through expert led live session and learn to plan, track, release and support world-class software with confidence
  • Earn 32 SEUs & PDUs essential for your continual learning

Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Advantage

Build on fundamentals of Scrum framework through the Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (ACSM) certification training along with learning the Lean-Agile principles and practices of SAFe through our  SAFe® Agilist certification training course.

  • Master's Certificate

    Earn your Agile Masters Certificate

    • Become an Advanced Certified Scrum Master and a Leading Safe Agilist
    • Lifetime access to self-paced learning content
    • Dedicated live sessions by certified practitioners

About the Program

Why take up the Agile Leadership Excellence Masters program?

The Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program focuses on leadership within agile frameworks. A-CSM provides advanced coaching, facilitation, and servant leadership skills within Scrum teams, while SAFe® emphasizes leadership at scale, empowering leaders to guide large-scale agile transformations.

Holding both A-CSM and SAFe® certifications demonstrates a high level of expertise in Agile methodologies. This can lead to enhanced career opportunities, including roles such as Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Agile Program Manager, and other leadership positions in agile transformations.

What are the job opportunities post completion of this course?

With increasing adoption, there is a huge spike in demand for skilled professionals with SAFe Agile certification across industries. Recent data illustrates that certified Scrum + SAFe Agilists earn at least 10-20% higher salaries than those without any or one credential. 

With an average salary of $120,671 p.a., You can look at applying for high-growth and high-demand roles like:

  • Sr. Scrum master

  • Agile Project Manager

  • Technical Project Manager

  • Sr. Project Manager

  • Project Lead

  • Agile Coach

  • Sr. Software Engineer and many more

The demand for skilled Agile Masters now lies beyond software industries and across  sectors like Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Telecom, Finance etc

What are prerequisites for taking this program?

There are no prerequisites for attending the course:

  • Candidates must possess the Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) or equivalent certification to be eligible for ACSM certification.

  • It is also advisable for participants to possess a minimum of five years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, or project management, along with a fundamental understanding of Scrum.

What are the key learning outcomes from this program?

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and learn about the SAFe Application

  • Support Lean-Agile and execute Agile Release Trains & Manage 

  • Master Leading project management tools: JIRA, KANBAN & Microsoft Project 2021

  • Gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies

  • Get a grasp on DevOps principles to accelerate software delivery

  • Learn to make informed decisions regarding cloud adoption and management 

  • Improve operational performance and customer satisfaction through the Lean Six Sigma application.

Learning Path

The Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program focuses on leadership within agile frameworks. A-CSM provides advanced coaching, facilitation, and servant leadership skills within Scrum teams, while SAFe emphasizes leadership at scale, empowering leaders to guide large-scale agile transformations.

Learning Path

Electives:
  • Designed to align with the leading Green Belt standard set by the globally recognized accreditation body - IASSC, this Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Course offers a complete introduction to Six Sigma, DMAIC methodology, how to measure company performance, identify issues and offer solutions using real-world examples.

  • Learn perfect end-to-end project management with Microsoft Project 2021. This Microsoft Project 2021 course helps you get a comprehensive understanding of concepts like project planning and scheduling, resource pooling and consolidation, customized reporting, and the latest Microsoft Project features. This tool will help you deliver complex projects more efficiently.

  • This ASM course introduces the best practices of Agile and the nuances of the Scrum methodology. Master the Agile Scrum project management approach and enhance your ability to develop and deliver quality products to customers. Use this popular methodology to maximize business value while mitigating potential risks.

  • Learn the fundamentals of cloud computing with this introductory course. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key concepts such as cloud infrastructure, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), deployment models, and the latest trends in cloud technology. This course will equip you with the knowledge needed to leverage cloud computing for more efficient and scalable solutions.

  • Begin your journey with DevOps on AWS with this introductory course. Learn key concepts such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and AWS DevOps tools and services. Gain the skills to streamline development and operations using AWS.

9+ Skills Covered

  • Advance Agile methodologies
  • Microsoft Project 2021
  • Understanding of SAFe applications
  • JIRA
  • KANBAN
  • Grasp on DevOps principles
  • Execute Agile Release Trains
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Intro to Cloud Computing

2+ Tools Covered

JiraMicrosoft Excel

Program Advisors

  • Atulya krishna

    Atulya krishna

    Partner Consultant - Agile Transformation Coach

    As a change agent, trainer and coach, Atulya actively drives agile transformation at scale within multiple organizations. His expertise lies in partnering with leaders to systematically uplift ways of working capability through flexible, adaptive, and collaborative coaching services.

  • Preeth Pandalay

    Preeth Pandalay

    Agile Coach

    A pragmatic agile coach with 20+ years of learning, he now trains, consults and coaches organizations to be agile and more importantly to stay agile.

  • Vijay Bandaru

    Vijay Bandaru

    Software Engineer

    With over 25 years of comprehensive experience in software development, project management, and product development, Vijay have adeptly maneuvered through various roles spanning Technology, Management, Delivery, Leadership, Training, and Coaching.

  • Eric OBrien

    Eric OBrien

    Agile Practice Lead | Executive Consultant

    Eric Obrien is the Agile Practice Lead and Executive Consultant at Lean Enterprise Organization LLC (LEO). He partners with enterprises to build systems that deliver maximum value in the shortest sustainable lead time.

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Demand for an Agile Practitioner

With increasing adoption of Agile methodologies, there is a huge spike in demand for skilled professionals with SAFe Agile certification across industries.A recent LinkedIn study found over 15,000 open job postings requesting Scrum and  SAFe skills.

Job Icon$112,921

Per annum average salary of an Agile practitioner

Source: Glassdoor
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Increased job demand for Agile Practitioners by 2026

Source: Glassdoor
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Job openings in the present market for Agile practitioners

Source: LinkedIn

Batch Profile

This program caters to working professionals from a variety of industries and backgrounds; the diversity of our students adds richness to class discussions and interactions.

  • The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    BFSI - 34%Information Technology - 23%Retail - 18%Pharma & Healthcare - 15%Others - 10%
    Companies
    American Express
    Dell
    Amazon
    Siemens
    Ernst & Young

Alumni Review

Simplilearn’s training enhanced my Scrum understanding, helping bridge gaps between business and development teams. As Regional Operations Manager at Plintron, I oversee operations, product delivery, and service assurance in Europe, supporting clients in Austria, Poland, and India. I focus on improving customer experiences and driving growth. with Scrum certification’s learning, I launched mobile services in multiple countries, boosting Austria’s revenue by 30%.

Naveen Yardly

Regional Operations Manager

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Financing

The admission fee for this program is $ 1,399

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FAQs

  • Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

    No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded session of any missed class at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate. Simply visit the Simplilearn learning platform, select the missed class, and watch the recording to have your attendance marked.

  • What do people think about Simplilearn’s Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program?

    Simplilearn continually receives positive reviews from its alumni for its Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program. Learners praise its practical, hands-on approach, industry-aligned curriculum, and expert instructors. Many users highlight the value of the globally recognized certificates and the flexible learning options that suit working professionals. You can check out the Simplilearn alumni review page to get a better understanding of Simplilearn’s Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program.

  • What are the eligibility criteria to enroll in this Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program?

    Simplilearn’s Agile Leadership Excellence Masters Program is best suited for newcomers and experienced professionals. To be eligible to enroll in this course, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any relevant field. A basic understanding of Scrum is preferred but is not mandatory. Prior working experience is not compulsory.

  • Are there any other online courses Simplilearn offers under Agile and scrum?

    Simplilearn offers a variety of master’s, post-graduate, and certification courses that one can pursue after completing Agile and scrum. You can further enhance your skills with post-graduate programs and advanced certification training courses that dive deeper into specialized areas of Agile and scrum. These targeted courses focused on mastering key tools and technologies within the Agile and scrum are designed to build on your existing knowledge and help you stay ahead of the competition.

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  • PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, PBA, RMP, SP, OPM3 and the PMI ATP seal are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.