The SAFe Agilist (Leading SAFe) certification program is two-day training program which teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). You’ll learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams.

All our SAFe Agilist trainings are delivered by SAFe Program Consultants (SPC) who are certified and authorized to deliver the above course.

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA).

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)™
• Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Understanding SAFe Principles
• Implementing an Agile Release Train
• Experiencing PI Planning
• Executing and Releasing Value
• Building an Agile Portfolio
• Coordinating Large Value Streams
• Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

• 2 days of high quality instruction from a Scaled Agile accredited SPC
• Copy of Course Material
• Scaled Agile “Certified SAFe Agilist” exam fees
• 1 year’s membership (upon successful completion of the SAFe Agilist exam)
• Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
• For Scrum Alliance members, Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 SEUs under category C, towards earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
• After the training, participants will be able to apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
• Support the execution of Agile Release Trains
• Coordinate large Value Streams
• Manage a Lean-Agile Portfolio
• Align the organization to a common process mode
• Configure the Framework for your context
• Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise

Upon successful completion of this training class, delegates will be eligible to take the online Scaled Agile Academy SAFe Agilist exam within 30 days. The exam has 45 multiple choice questions. Passing score is 34 (75%). Certified SAFe Agilists will have the option to appear on the Certified SA directory and have access to the Scaled Agile Academy LinkedIn community. Exam retakes are $50 and can be taken 30 days or more after the previous exam. Annual renewal requires 10 continuing education/outreach hours and currently costs $100 payable to the Scaled Agile Academy.

Pre-Requisites:

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SA certification exam. 5+ years experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management experience in Scrum

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SA certification exam. 5+ years experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management experience in Scrum

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

External consultants and managers