Leading SAFe®

Applying a Lean-Agile mindset with SAFe

With SAFe® 4 Agilist Certification

Based on version 4.5 of SAFe

Summary

Attendees can develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® Agilist (SA). During this two-day course, they’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. 

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

 

Who will benefit?

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 
 
Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, you should be able to:

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your 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 your Lean-Agile leadership skills

• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise 
 
Topics Covered

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset

• Understanding SAFe Principles 
• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value

• Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

• Empowering a Lean Portfolio

• Building Large Solutions 
 
Prerequisites

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 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

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

• Experience in Scrum 
 
What You Get The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook

• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 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 
• Name: SAFe 4 Agilist Exam

• Format: Multiple Choice

• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed

• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course

• 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) 
 
Annual Renewal

Membership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned

• Renewal fee: $100 

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Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs) 

• Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications

• Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance