Leading SAFe® Training

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 4.6 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
• Experience in Scrum

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
• Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
• Program and Project Managers
• Product and Product Line Management
• Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
• Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Coordinate the development of large solutions
• Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise

Topics Covered

Applying a Lean-Agile mindset with SAFe Agilist Certification | Based on version 4.6 of SAFe.

To perform the role of a Lean-Agile Leader, you should be able to:

• Interpret the basic constructs of SAFe and the steps of the Implementation Roadmap
• Exhibit and apply a Lean-Agile mindset
• Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to SAFe roles and practices
• Build high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
• Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation
• Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful program execution
• Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
• Align strategy and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
• Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and Suppliers with a Solution Train

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4.6 Agilist exam
• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.

Exam Details

• Exam name: SAFe® 4.6 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 score: 34 out of 45 (76% passing score)
• Language: English
• Exam cost: 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: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.

SAFe Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

• SAFe Agilist certificate
• A SAFe 4 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
• A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

PDU credits

• Attendees may be eligible to apply for 16 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
• Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.