Leading SAFe® 5.1 / SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification
The Scaled Agile Framework® Certification Training
While Agile methods have been found to be readily applicable to small teams, most organizations today work across collaborative teams, complex systems and geographies. In such a scenario, agile implementations often fail to have the expected impact. The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a complete methodology for large-scale Agile project teams to carry out an Agile transformation seamlessly. Applying Lean/Agile principles and practices across all levels within an enterprise is the first step toward such a change. The SAFe® framework effortlessly synchronizes the alignment, collaboration, and delivery of multiple agile teams leading the way to enterprise success.
Our 2-day Leading SAFe® training class gives you the knowledge required to become a Certified SAFe® 5.1 Agilist, and to lead agile transformation within your enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework and its underlying principles of flexibility, lean thinking and product development flow.
In the latest release (version 5.1), SAFe is bringing enterprise Agility with many advance strategies, execution and leadership competencies that will help individual and company extensively. Individuals gain insights and recommendations for building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and instilling a DevOps culture. Finally, the attendees will gain an understanding of Lean Portfolio Management and the steps needed for implementing this function in their Enterprise.
Key Features
- Thorough training for SAFe® 5.1 Agilist (SA) certification exam
- 2-days workshop based on version 5.1 of SAFe®
- Course fee includes SAFe® 5.1 Agilist Examination fee
- 16 PDUs (Professional Development Units) and 16 SEUs (Scrum Education Units)
- Free reference materials from Scaled Agile Framework
Who Should Attend?
- CEO
- Principal Project Managers/ Senior Consultants
- Projects Managers / Product Managers/ Program Managers
- Team Leads /Tech Lead
- IT Head/ Business Heads
- Business Analysts
- IT Heads / Senior IT Managers
- 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
Why You Should Attend?
- Career opportunity
- Compete with fast changing market trends
- Systematic enhancement of communication in all projects
- Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
- Execute and release value through Agile Release Trains
- Build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting
What will you get?
You will learn
- Demonstrate how Lean, Agile, and Product Development Flow form the foundation of SAFe®
- 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
- Complete the course of study leading to the SAFe® 5.1 Agilist (SA) certification exam.
You will also get
- Certified SAFe® Agilist PDF certificate
- Certified SAFe® Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey
- Question bank for unlimited practise
- We get you ready for the exam, in case you fail, we pay the retake fee
- 16 ‘Course or Training’ PDUs from PMI (PMI-ACP / PMP)
Certification
Prerequisites
Successful completion of this Scaled Agile Framework training course prepares you to take the SAFe® 5.1 Agilist (SA) certification exam.
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
The exam
- Exam name– SAFe® 5.1 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– 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Number of questions– 45
- Passing score– 35 out of 45 (77% passing score)
- Language– English
- Exam cost– First exam attempt is included as part of the course 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 [email protected] for any retake questions.
- You will receive your results for the class within 5 – 7 business days after the exam has closed.
- Once it closes, Scaled Academy will update profiles to reflect the certifications. When this process is complete, Scaled Academy will email you official notification. You will then have access to the member area and will be able to make your profile public within the Scaled Agile Community. Until then, you have access only to your certificate.
Certification
- After the training session, your trainer will email the candidate details to Scaled Academy (the Accrediting body).
- Thereafter you will receive three emails directly from Scaled Academy – A Welcome Email to create your profile, A Survey Email which requests your feedback on the training (and which is mandatory), Exam Link Email, which will carry self-explanatory instructions on how to give the exam.
- You will have a window of 30 days to take the exam.
- Scaled Agile Academy encourages taking the exam in one sitting, but you may take it over the course of several days. i.e. You could exit the exam at any point and come back to it later or even the next day. When you log back in, you will be taken to the beginning. You will need to click through till you reach your first unanswered question.
- The exam has to be completed in its entirety by midnight of the last day.
- If you are completing the exam in one sitting, it could take up to 3 hours. So if you are starting the exam on the last day, time it accordingly (start around 8pm or so) so you could complete it before 12am.
What it includes?
Certification
- SAFe® 5.1 Agilist PDF certificate
- SAFe® 5.1 Agilist digital badgeto promote your accomplishment online
- One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe® Certified Professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe® journey
The exam
Day 1
- Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework
- Embracing Lean and Agile Values
- Understanding SAFe® Principles
- Experiencing PI Planning
Day 2
- Executing and Releasing Value
- Building an Agile Portfolio
- Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
- Building Large Solutions
FAQs
Q. Why should I go for SAFe® Agilist?
A. SAFe Agilist ® (SA) is a Scaled Agile credential. If you are an executive, manager or agile change agent who is responsible for leading a Lean/Agile change initiative in your company, by acquiring this certification you can shift to Non- Agaile to Agile based enterprise.
Q. Will I get any PDUs after your training program?
A. Yes, the students will get 16 ‘Course or Training’ PDUs towards PMI’s PMP® / PMI-ACP® credential after the training program.
Q. Do I need to take any test to become SA®?
A. Yes, you have to pass the SAFe® Agilist (SA)Exam.
Q. What are the prerequisites to attend training for this certification?
A. You must have 5 plus years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management along with Scrum Experience.
Q. Do you provide training material for this certification?
A. You will get free access to the SAFe® Agilist E-learning Program. We provide a hard copy/soft copy of the course.
Q. Is the exam fee included in the Leading SAFe course?
A. Yes, the exam fee i.e. 100 USD is included. Our experts will help you clear all the doubts so that you can crack the exam with ease. However, in case you don’t clear in the first attempt after giving your best which is rarest of the rare possibility, we will be there to pay a retake fee and guide you further in your journey.
Q: How difficult is the Leading SAFe® exam?
A: The Leading SAFe® exam is a little tricky to crack, but not difficult if you do proper planning. We suggest you study the Leading SAFe® workbook, attempt the mock test available on our website, analyze the result of your practice tests by studying each question. Our Mock tests are available as a part of the program. Mock tests will help you prepare for the exam and identify your strengths and weaknesses so that you can crack your exam easily.
Q: Do you have sample questions for the Leading SAFe® exam?
A: Yes, we do have Mock Test papers with lots of sample questions