You learn to coach several Scrum Masters and teams at once, resolve cross-team dependencies, lead organisational change and align Agile adoption with business strategy. The course also covers when scaled Agile approaches fit an organisation, and how to facilitate multi-team planning.
Holders of the Scrum Leader Plus certification receive a certificate and a digital badge that anyone can verify on LiveCertification.
Learning paths
Choose the Scrum Intelligence certification on its own, or add a partner certification in the same enrolment.
Scrum Leader Plus
- Scrum Intelligence certification
- Training and exam included
What you will learn
- Coach and support multiple Scrum Masters and Agile teams simultaneously
- Apply organizational change management principles to Agile transformation
- Work with leadership to align Agile adoption with business strategy
- Identify and resolve cross-team dependencies and impediments
- Introduce scaled Agile thinking (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus) where appropriate for the organization
- Facilitate large-scale planning events such as PI Planning or multi-team Sprint Reviews
- Build a sustainable Agile culture that survives beyond the initial transformation push
- Measure and communicate the business impact of Agile adoption to executives
Syllabus
Module 1: From Scrum Master to Scrum Leader
How the Scrum Leader role differs from a single-team Scrum Master, and the broader scope of influence and responsibility involved.
Module 2: Leading Organizational Change
Change management fundamentals, working with resistance, and sustaining Agile adoption beyond an initial rollout.
Module 3: Coaching Multiple Teams
Supporting several Scrum Masters and teams at once, standardizing practices without stifling team autonomy, and managing cross-team dependencies.
Module 4: Introduction to Scaled Agile Frameworks
An overview of SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus, and how to choose an appropriate scaling approach for different organizational contexts.
Module 5: Working with Leadership
Communicating Agile value to executives, aligning transformation with business strategy, and securing ongoing organizational support.
Module 6: Large-Scale Events and Coordination
Facilitating multi-team planning and review events, and coordinating delivery across several Scrum Teams.
Module 7: Exam Preparation
Case-study practice and exam-readiness review for your chosen certification path.
Why this certification
The Certified Associate Scrum Leader Plus is designed for professionals who are ready to lead Agile transformation beyond a single team — coaching multiple teams, influencing leadership, and helping an entire organization adopt Agile ways of working at scale. Where a Scrum Master focuses on one team's day-to-day practice, a Scrum Leader operates at a broader level, often working across several teams or an entire business unit.
This role blends Agile coaching, change leadership, and organizational design. Scrum Leaders help executives understand what genuine Agile transformation requires, support multiple Scrum Masters and teams, and navigate the cultural resistance that often accompanies large-scale change. It is a natural next step for experienced Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches who want to expand their scope of influence.
This certification, built on Scrum Intelligence's AI-powered learning platform, covers scaled Agile thinking, organizational change management, and cross-team coordination. You can complete it as a standalone Scrum Intelligence CertiPlus credential, or combine it with an official SAFe Scrum Master or Advanced-level exam from Scaled Agile, giving you a credential recognized in enterprise Agile transformation contexts.
Who should take this certification
This certification is best suited for:
- Experienced Scrum Masters ready to expand their scope beyond a single team
- Agile Coaches supporting multiple teams or business units
- Professionals preparing for roles such as Release Train Engineer, Agile Program Lead, or Head of Agile Delivery
- Managers and leaders responsible for driving Agile transformation across an organization
- Anyone working toward a career in enterprise-level Agile leadership
The exam
The exam checks your understanding of the course topics and how to apply them to real team situations. You take it online on ExamVault once you have completed the course material.
If you choose a combo, you also take the exam for the partner certification you selected. Question counts, time limits and passing scores for partner exams are set by each partner organisation and can change, so check the partner’s website before you book.
The exam is taken online on ExamVault by CertExpert. Three attempts are included in the fee.
Career outcomes
Scrum Leader skills prepare you for senior Agile leadership roles that go beyond single-team facilitation. This certification can help you progress into:
Release Train Engineer (RTE) roles in SAFe environments
Agile Program Lead or Agile Delivery Manager positions
Head of Agile, Director of Agile Transformation, or similar senior roles
Enterprise Agile Coach positions supporting organization-wide adoption
Senior Agile leadership roles are among the most well-compensated positions in the Agile career path, reflecting the strategic scope and organizational impact of the work — though actual compensation and role structures vary significantly by company and region.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a regular Scrum Master certification?
A Scrum Master typically supports one team. A Scrum Leader operates at a broader scope — coaching multiple teams, working with leadership, and driving organization-wide Agile transformation.
Do I need SAFe experience before taking this?
No prior SAFe experience is required. Module 4 introduces scaled Agile frameworks including SAFe, and the combo option lets you add an official SAFe exam if you choose.
Is this certification useful outside of large enterprises?
Yes. While the role is often associated with larger organizations, the coaching, change management, and cross-team coordination skills are valuable in any growing organization scaling beyond a single Agile team.
Is the Scrum Leader Plus training live or self-paced?
Entirely self-paced. Your course material is available online as soon as you enrol and you work through it whenever it suits you. There are no fixed class timings, no need to take leave from work, and the assessment is taken online at a time you choose.
How long is the Scrum Leader Plus credential valid for?
Two years from the date of issue. We send renewal reminders as the expiry date approaches, and renewal keeps the same credential ID so anything you have already shared — your CV, LinkedIn profile or email signature — stays accurate. Expired credentials show as expired on our public verification page until renewed.
How can an employer verify this certification?
Every certificate carries a unique credential ID and a QR code. An employer can scan the code or enter the ID on our public verification page and immediately see the holder's name, the certification, the issue date and the current status. Because verification is live rather than a static PDF check, suspended, revoked or expired credentials show accordingly.
Do I get a digital badge with the Scrum Leader Plus certification?
Yes. Alongside your certificate you receive a digital badge you can download from your dashboard and add to your LinkedIn profile, CV or email signature. A one-click LinkedIn share is included, and it carries your verification link so anyone viewing the post can confirm the credential.
What happens if I do not pass the assessment first time?
Three attempts are included in the enrolment fee, so a single difficult sitting does not mean paying again. You keep full access to your course material and can retake the assessment once you have reviewed the areas you found hard.
Is the exam fee included in the 399 US dollar price?
Yes. The US $399 covers the complete course material, the CertiPlus assessment, your three attempts, your digital certificate and your digital badge. Nothing is added at checkout. If you choose a combination option that includes an official partner credential, that partner's exam fee is shown separately and clearly before you pay.
How many hours of study does Scrum Leader Plus require?
Around 16 hours of material in total. Because the course is self-paced you can spread that across a few weeks of evenings, or work through it in a more concentrated block if you have the time available. Most people complete it within two to three weeks.
