SUMMARY:

This two-day course 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. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe ® Agilist (SA).

Students will learn to:

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise
• Support the execution of Agile Release Trains
• Coordinate large Value Streams
• Manage a Lean-Agile Portfolio
• Align the organization to a common process model
• Configure the Framework for your context
• Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise
• Come away with your own facilitator self-development plan

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 SA certification exam:

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

EXAM DETAILS:

The SAFe® Agilist exam is administered online and sent via email after attendance is recorded and reported by your Scaled Agile Instructor. The link is sent 24-48 hours after class concludes. You have 30 day access to take the exam. The exam is in multiple choice format.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All cancellations, or date changes, must be made at least 10 days prior to the course start date or will be subject to a $150 late-move/cancellation fee. No-shows, or same day move/cancellations, are non-refundable.

PDU/SEU:

• NONE

LOGISTICS:

The Leading SAFe w/ SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification is a 2-day class. The class starts at 9AM and ends at 5PM each day. AgileTrailblazers will provide, a light breakfast at 8:30AM, lunch is provided mid-day, and a snack later in the afternoon.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• 2-Day Leading SAFe with SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification In-person Course
• Complimentary Meals: light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack (provided on both days)

• Eligibility to take the SAFe Agilist exam
• One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
• SAFe Agilist (SA) attendance certificate (upon request)

Certification

Attendees who pass the exam will receive:

• A SAFe Agilist certificate
• One-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist
• SAFe Agilist branding kit with the SA certification mark

About SCALED AGILE

Scaled Agile, Inc.'s mission is to help enterprises achieve the capabilities, culture, and business benefits that successful implementation of scaled Lean and Agile practices can provide. Its primary interface highlights the individual roles, teams, activities, and artifacts necessary to scale agile from the team, to teams of teams, to the enterprise level. To achieve this, Scaled Agile provides consulting, training, certification, and process tooling based on the Scaled Agile Framework, a proven, publicly-facing knowledge base of effective practices for Lean | Agile adoption at enterprise scale. Visit www.scaledagile.com for more details.