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Leading SAFe (SA)
SAFe is the most preferred framework for complex (digital) transformations of large organizations worldwide. With the Leading SAFe (SA) training, you will establish a solid foundation of knowledge on how to implement the Scaled-Agile way of working within your organization and how your organization will benefit from it.
Success Rate
93%
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In-House Training
Does your organization want to work Scaled-Agile or do you want to learn more about how it can benefit your work relationships, environment and outcomes? With the Leading SAFe (SA) training course, you will gain all the necessary knowledge about this extraordinary framework and way to approach work more effectively.
During this two-day training (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., including lunch), you'll discover the role of a leader within SAFe, the basics of the framework and how it will benefit your organization. Interactive sessions will cover:
- The theory and application of Agility
- Establishing and fostering technical & agile teams
- Transformation along the SAFe Implementation Roadmap
- Support & execute Planning Interval (PI) planning events
- Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Design-Thinking approach to Agile Product Delivery
- Drive release-on-demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Connect strategy and execution within your organization with Lean Portfolio Management
What is SAFe?
Overall experience was good. Materials were informative, trainer enabled discussion which helped in further discussion on SAFe and applicability from department perspective.
SA Exam & Certification
After the training and passing the exam, you will be a certified SAFe Scaled Agilist. This comes with:
- Official SAFe® Scaled Agilist (SA) certificate
- Digital badge of the certificate (to share & promote online)
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during the SAFe journey
Exam details
- Exam name: SAFe Agilist
- Language: English
- Format: Multiple choice
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: 45 questions
- Passing score: 34 out of 45 questions correct (80% score)
- Exam cost: The cost of the official exam is included and the exam must be completed within 30 days of training.
- Retake policy: Didn't pass the exam the first time? Nothing to worry about. It’s possible to do a first retake immediately after the initial exam. The second retake requires a 10-day wait, a third attempt can be done 30 days later. Each retake costs $50. Please contact support@scaledagile.com for questions regarding the retake policy.
Did you pass the exam? Then your profile will be updated immediately by the Scaled Agile Academy. From then onwards, you will have access to the private, online community and the possibility to make your profile public within the Scaled Agile community.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Training Units (SEUs)
Once you have participated in this course, you may be eligible to apply for 15 continuing education PDUs from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications. You may also be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C to earn or renew your CSP through Scrum Alliance.
You work in an organization where a movement towards an Agile way of working is in progress or desired. The Leading SAFe course is suitable for every role within the organization. Whether you’re responsible for a product, a service, a project, a program or a portfolio. Whether you work as a manager, a consultant or an executive professional.
After completing this training program, you’ll be able to apply the principles of SAFe® in order to further develop your organization in a rapidly changing environment.
Course attendees typically include:
- 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
Prerequisites
Anyone may participate in this training, regardless of role or experience. Do you also want to take the exam? Then we expect you to have:
At least 5 years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
Experience with Scrum
Let's see if Leading SAFe is for you!
The Leading SAFe training is taught by inspiring SAFe Practice Consultants (SPCs) and SAFe Practice Consultant Trainers (SPCTs). All of our consultants are themselves coaching in the field and have extensive experience implementing SAFe within large organizations. The benefit of this training doesn’t only lie in the expertise of our trainers however, but also in being surrounded by like-minded and motivated individuals. The training is spiked with many interactive opportunities to exchange challenges & best practices and learn from each other.
Prefer to train a full team together?
At Gladwell Academy we offer all our courses as an in-house training as well, tailored to your organization’s goals, challenges, and context.
- Delivered on-site, online, or in a hybrid format
- Customized content and case studies for your team
- Flexible scheduling – you choose the dates and location
- Cost-effective for groups starting from just 5 participants
Effective collaboration, faster results and immediate applicability.
In-House training is ideal for organizations that want to grow together.
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