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SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) Certification

Certified SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master

Distinguish Yourself as a Top-Notch Scrum Master in a SAFe Environment

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Unrivaled Team of World-Class Agile Experts

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Lindy Quick

Lindy Quick

SPCT, Agile Transformation Architect | Author

Lindy Quick, SPCT, is an experienced Transformation Architect with proficiency in SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks. She excels in leading agile transformations across diverse industries, including manufacturing, defense, insurance/financial, and federal government. Lindy is a strong communicator, manager, and problem solver, seeking a challenging role in an organization valuing efficient value delivery.

Currently, as a Senior Business Agility Consultant, she fosters Lean-Agile principles through coaching, training, and transformation execution. Her background includes roles at CNO Financial, REI/FDA, Northrop Grumman, and Guardian Life Insurance, where she facilitated innovative thinking, established Lean-Agile Centers of Excellence, and supported underperforming ARTs.

With degrees in Computer Science and German, plus an MBA, Lindy holds certifications such as SAFe 6.0 Program Consultant Trainer, Certified SAFe 6 Program Consultant, and more. She's an active community member, serving as the Women in Agile Mid-Atlantic Chapter Co-Chair and speaking at various industry events.

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Experience: 30+
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Mauricio Gambini SAFe Trainer

Mauricio Gambini

SAFe SPCT, Exam Dev

Mauricio Gambini is an Enterprise Agile Coach and SPCT candidate with over 20 years of experience driving agile transformation. He has worked across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, helping organizations build real, lasting agility. With a background in software engineering and systems thinking, Mauricio blends technical depth with practical strategy. He has delivered more than 2,800 hours of SAFe consulting, trained over 1,500 professionals, and led 140+ workshops. Mauricio works closely with leaders and teams to align goals, improve delivery, and embed agility at every level. Known for his clarity, calm presence, and results-focused mindset, he helps turn frameworks into outcomes that matter.

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Experience: 24+ Years
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Mahesh Varadharajan

Mahesh Varadharajan

SPCT, Business Agility Practice Lead

Mahesh Varadharajan, an Agile transformation leader, is a distinguished Scaled Agile Trainer (SPCT), Transformation Architect, and Enterprise Agile Coach. As one of only around 130 SPCTs globally, his expertise is endorsed by Scaled Agile Inc. Over 8 years, he's trained 2500+ students globally in various SAFe courses. Mahesh's experience spans launching Agile Release Trains and Solution Trains in industries like Telecom, Aerospace, FinTech, and Automotive.

He specializes in Lean-Agile practices, including Scrum, XP, Kanban, and the Scaled Agile Framework, adept at scaling Agility across distributed locations. With a proven track record, he offers coaching across all organizational levels. Mahesh is an influential thought leader, contributing to international Agile conferences as a reviewer, panelist, speaker, and co-organizer.

His impressive list of certifications includes SPCT, ICAgile Professional in Agility in the Enterprise and Coaching Agile Transitions, Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader, Kanban University Certified Kanban Management Professional, and PMI Agile Practitioner.

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Experience: 15+
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Ola Gedenryd

Ola Gedenryd

SPCT, NLP Business Practitioner

In the realm of Business Agility transformation, Ola emerges as a passionate leader with 17 years of experience orchestrating and overseeing such transformations in complex international contexts. Ola's dedication centers on aiding individuals and organizations in achieving success within their Business Agility journeys through a comprehensive approach encompassing coaching, advisory services, and training. Proficient in Professional Enterprise Coaching techniques rooted in NLP and SAFe, Ola's expertise is highly sought after.

Moreover, Ola is a renowned speaker at international conferences, where the focus is on the dynamic realm of Business Agility. As one of the rare SAFe SPCTs worldwide, Ola plays an active role in shaping and advancing the SAFe framework. With a global footprint, Ola has trained over 3000 individuals in various Lean-Agile methodologies and is presently lending support to multiple Business Agility transformations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Experience: 15+
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Vikas Kapila

Vikas Kapila

Business Agility Coach

With decades of experience as a seasoned and passionate transformation coach, Vikas has a remarkable track record of helping organizations deliver high-value solutions with built-in quality, predictability, and sustainability. Vikas is the founder of Enterprise Agility Consulting, a boutique consulting firm specializing in providing training, transformation coaching, and mentoring services to clients spanning various industries and domains, including leadership, strategy, delivery, and operations.

Vikas's core competencies lie in evolving and transforming Portfolio Management, Value Stream Management, Enterprise-Scale Lean-Agile practices, and Strategy Agility. Vikas has consistently demonstrated the ability to reduce time to market, enhance customer satisfaction, and elevate associate engagement for prominent clients such as AIG, Bank of America, Cisco Systems, Capital One, and Nike.

Certified as a SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), an ICAgile Certified Professional in Agility in the Enterprise (ICP-ENT), and an ICAgile Certified Professional in Coaching Agile Transitions (ICP-CAT), Vikas's mission is centered on empowering organizations and teams to achieve superior results and thrive in the ever-changing market landscape.

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Experience: 10+
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Neil Hays

Neil Hays

SAFe SPCT

Neil Hays is an enterprising and energetic SAFe SPCT with an MBA, known for his systemic thinking and belief in the power of teams. With over two decades of experience in technology-centric business solutions, he specializes in Lean-Agile transformation, leadership and team coaching, enterprise Agile consulting, and organizational change. Neil's extensive training background complements his expertise in linking business strategy to technology execution and delivery, making him a valuable Enterprise Agile Consultant.

He excels in stakeholder management, even at the board level, and is recognized by peers for his facilitation and communication skills. Neil holds a Scaled Agile Certified Program Consultant license and boasts a wide range of skills, including SAFe 5.0, Lean Portfolio Management, Agile coaching, risk management, and more. His commitment to fostering a Lean-Agile culture and mindset sets him apart in the field of Agile consulting.

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Experience: 20+
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SAFe Scrum Master Certification Course Review

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Well-organized event

The workshop was a well-organized event. The trainer was an expert which made it a valuable training.

Karthik Raj Manupatty Ponraj
Karthik Raj Manupatty Ponraj
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Impressive training experience

The training was by an industry expert. I'm very impressed with the course and highly recommend it to those interested in SAFe. Great assistance by the KnowledgeHut team.

Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Palepu
Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Palepu
Agile Project Manager
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Outstanding experience.

I attended a 2-day Scrum training session delivered by KnowledgeHut and it was an outstanding experience. The trainer was extremely passionate, engaging, and highly informative, with many true experiences that really further enriched the training experience. The coverage of topics was spot on, and overall satisfaction with the subject matter was as per expectation!

Jyotsna Shenoy
Jyotsna Shenoy
Scrum Master
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Comprehensive course!

Recently attended the Scrum Master course. The instructor demonstrated profound knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum in particular. Comprehensive course materials, including slides, workbooks, and supplementary readings, have become invaluable resources that I frequently reference in my daily role. I also appreciated the continuous feedback loop through quizzes, interactive sessions, and group discussions, which ensured that no question went unanswered. Networking opportunities with fellow attendees was an added bonus. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their project management capabilities and truly understand the essence of Agile and Scrum.

Preethi N
Preethi N
Project Manager
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Great learning experience!

I attended and completed a Scrum Master training session, and it was a great learning experience. The trainers have a wide knowledge of skills. Practical exercises and group discussions enhanced the learning process, allowing us to apply the principles in real-world scenarios. Overall, I highly recommend this training for anyone looking to understand the main benefits of Scrum in any organization.

Thota Mallik Kumar
Thota Mallik Kumar
Team Lead
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Learn a lot

I completely enjoyed the class and got to learn a lot. The instructor was never in a rush and explained the concepts thoroughly.

Rajesh Garg
Rajesh Garg
Project Manager
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SAFe® 6.0 SSM Certification in Chicago

About Chicago 

Chicago is a significant transportation hub as well as a manufacturing hub. Finance, industry, trade, telecommunications, and information technology have all contributed significantly to Chicago's economy, which now ranks as the world's 21st biggest. Chicago is reported to have a well-balanced economy and is recognized as the world's fourth largest commercial sector. Chicago is often nicknamed as the ""City in a Garden"" because of its many parks and sand beaches, as well as several world-class institutions. 

SSM Certification in Chicago 

With live lectures, hands-on projects, and practical case studies, KnowledgeHut's SSM Training in Chicago will help you master the principles of SSM. These sessions will be delivered online by our industry experts. At the end of this course, you will be able to address real-world problems typically faced by Scrum Masters.  

With KnowledgeHut's comprehensive certifications, you can switch to a rewarding career as SSM in Chicago. In addition to the SSM certification, you can also explore our in-demand courses across as PRINCE2, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CEH, CSPO, Scrum & Agile, Big Data Analysis, Apache Hadoop, SAFe Practitioner, Agile User Stories, CASQ, CMMI-DEV and others.