SAFe is the most preferred framework for complex, digital transformations worldwide. With the leading SAFe (SA) training, you will establish the foundations needed to implement Scaled-Agile working within your organization
Does your organization want to work Scaled-Agile or do you want to learn more about the field? With the Leading SAFe (SA) training course, you will gain all the necessary knowledge about this extraordinary framework.
During the two-day course we will cover such topics as:
- The theory and application of Agility & Agile teams
- Creating of technical & agile teams
- Transformation by SAFe Implementation Roadmap
- Support & execute PI planning events
- Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Design-Thinking approach to Agile Product Delivery
- Drive release-on-demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Connect strategy and execution of own organization with Lean Portfolio Management
Learn how to establish team and technical Agility. Organize and re-organize around the flow of value. Master the skills to support and execute PI Planning events and coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs). You will also explore the importance of adopting a customer-centric mindset and a Design-Thinking approach to Agile Product Delivery. Implement Lean Portfolio Management in your enterprise to meaningfully connect strategy with execution. Lead the transformation to embrace Business Agility!
The SA training is ideally suited for people who work or want to work Agile, regardless of position or department. Common participants include Directors and executives, managers, directors, CIOs and VPs.
SA Exam & Certification
The Leading SAFe training is a two-day training (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., including lunch) and is taught by one of our SAFe Practice Consultants (SPC). Besides the training, our consultants are also active in the field: this means they have extensive experience in implementing SAFe within (large) organizations.
Topics
During the program, we’ll go into the following topics:
- Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
- Creating high-performing teams and trains
- Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Releasing on Demand with DevOps
- Building a Lean Portfolio
- Leading the transformation
Prerequisites
Anyone is welcome to attend the Leading SAFe course, regardless of role or experience.
For those who intend to take the SAFe® 6.0 Agilist (SA) certification exam, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management;
- Experience in Scrum.
After the training and when you pass the exam, you will be a certified SAFe Scaled Agilist. You will receive:
- Official SAFe® Scaled Agilist (SA) certificate
- Digital badge of the certificate (to share & promote online)
- One-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, granting access to the SAFe Community of Practice
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during the SAFe journey
Exam and Credits
- Exam name – SAFe 6.0 Agilist Exam
- Exam format – Multiple choice
- 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 Leading SAFe course.
- Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.
- Number of questions – 45
- Passing grade – 34 out of 45 questions (75%)
- Language – English
- Exam cost – The 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 – A second attempt on the exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. A fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any questions about the retake policy.