Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum are frameworks functioning under Agile principles and values. Although there are a finite set of differences between these two, it is always a better idea to have an in-depth understanding of SAFe and Scrum to avoid confusion for newbies as well as professionals.
To begin with, let us have a look at the definitions of SAFe and Scrum.
According to Scrum.org, Scrum is a framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value. This definition consists of Scrum’s roles, events, artefacts, and the rules that bind them together.
SAFe, on the other hand, is a framework that explains an approach for scaling agile for working in larger enterprises and bigger teams, working on the same or multiple products.
In simpler words, Scrum is a framework mostly based on the principles and values of Agile focusing on a smaller number of teams. While SAFe is implementing agile at an Enterprise level.
This blog on "Difference Between a Scrum and SAFe" is originally published on Agilemania. The primary difference between Scrum and SAFe is in the way they are taken into practice. SAFe is a scaled framework that is advanced in a manner that fills the gap Scrum has left behind. Between Scrum and SAFe, although the latter lacks focus on release planning and retrospect for improvement, the former largely focuses on the same.
Advanced Scrum Master with PSM II certification has become one of the essential certification programs for the role of Scrum Master in many organizations.
I regularly see people posting the PSM II certificate copy on social media such as LinkedIn and Facebook.
They also share the list of books and blogs they have gone through while preparing for the exam.
In my opinion, you don’t need anything more than the Scrum Guide to pass the exam.
After all, Scrum is Scrum and questions are from the Scrum Guide as Scrum.org value the guide more than anything else.If this is the case, then why so much hype about this certificate?
It is hype among people who are new to Scrum and would like to collect many certifications in the shortest possible time.
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) course is the leading certification and ideal course to study in IT.
It helps project teams properly use Scrum, increasing the likelihood of the project’s overall success.
This is a 2 day course hosted by Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer.
Upon passing the CSM exam, you will be recognized as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) by the Scrum Alliance.
