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Leading SAFe® Certification Training

Course 1817

Duration: 2 days
Exam Voucher: Yes
Language: English
11 NASBA CPE Credits (live, in-class training only)
11 PMI PDUs
Level: Intermediate

In this two-day SAFe® certification course, you will learn how to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) version 6.0 and its underlying principles derived:

Lean
Systems thinking
Agile development
Product development flow
DevOps

You will also learn how to:

Establish team and technical agility
Organize and re-organize around the flow of value
Support and execute PI Planning events
Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

SAFe Certification Training Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

SAFe Certification Training Information

Benefits of this SAFe training include the following:

Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe
Become a Lean-Agile Leader
Enable Agile Product Delivery
Learn How to Implement Lean Portfolio Management
Instruction Provided by Certified SAFe Program Consultants
Earn the SAFe Agilist certification
Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching

Prerequisites

To benefit the most from this course, it's suggested that you have:

Five years or more of work in software development, testing, business analysis, and product or project management.
Some experience with Scrum.

Certification Information

Duration: 90 minutes
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 80%
Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed
Access: Practice and certification exams are available in your Scaled Agile Community portal under the course you’re attending.
Cost: Initial cost is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPCs
Retake Policy: First retake may be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake may be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake may be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.

SAFe Certification Training Outline

Module 1: Introducing SAFe

In this module, you will learn about:

Recognizing the problem to be solved
Knowing the basic constructs of SAFe
Applying the 1-2-3 implementation strategy

Module 2: Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset

In this module, you will learn about:

SAFe House of Lean
Respect for people and culture
Purpose, Flow, Innovation
Relentless improvement, Leadership
Supporting the Agile Manifesto

Module 3: Understanding SAFe Principles

In this module, you will learn how to:

Take an economic view
Apply systems thinking
Assume variability and preserve options
Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
Base milestones on an objective evaluation of working systems
Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths
Apply cadence and synchronize with cross-domain planning
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
Decentralize decision-making

Module 4: Experience PI Planning

In this module, you will learn how to:

Create and review draft PI plans
Finalize plans and establish business value
Review final plans and commit to a set of PI Objectives

Module 5: Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value

In this module, you will learn how to:

Continuously deliver value with Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Continuously explore customer needs
Develop the Vision, Roadmap, and Program Backlog
Prioritize the Program Backlog for optimal ROI

Module 6: Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

In this module, you will learn how to:

Lead the change
Know the way and emphasize lifelong learning
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers

Module 7: Empowering a Lean Portfolio

In this module, you will learn how to:

Fund value streams
Empower local decision-making
Provide objective evidence of fitness for purpose
Manage epic-level initiatives responsibly
Forecast predictably
Budget value streams dynamically

Module 8: Building Large Solutions

In this module, you will learn how to:

Coordinate and integrate multiple ARTs and Suppliers
Define large solutions

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2-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available

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Guaranteed to Run - you can rest assured that the class will not be cancelled.
Sep 25 - 26 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

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Oct 16 - 17 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM EDT

Aurora, CO or Virtual
Nov 6 - 7 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
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Nov 29 - 30 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Toronto or Virtual
Dec 11 - 12 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST

San Francisco or Virtual
Jan 8 - 9 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

New York or Virtual
Jan 29 - 30 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM EST

Austin or Virtual
Feb 22 - 23 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Virtual
Mar 18 - 19 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Apr 15 - 16 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM EDT

Aurora, CO or Virtual
May 6 - 7 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
May 21 - 22 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Toronto or Virtual
Jun 12 - 13 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM EDT

Bellevue, WA or Virtual
Jun 24 - 25 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

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2-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available

#1817

Guaranteed to Run - you can rest assured that the class will not be cancelled.
Sep 25 - 26 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Virtual
Oct 16 - 17 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM EDT

Aurora, CO or Virtual
Nov 6 - 7 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Guaranteed to Run - you can rest assured that the class will not be cancelled.
Nov 29 - 30 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Toronto or Virtual
Dec 11 - 12 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST

San Francisco or Virtual
Jan 8 - 9 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

New York or Virtual
Jan 29 - 30 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM EST

Austin or Virtual
Feb 22 - 23 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Virtual
Mar 18 - 19 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Apr 15 - 16 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM EDT

Aurora, CO or Virtual
May 6 - 7 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
May 21 - 22 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Toronto or Virtual
Jun 12 - 13 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM EDT

Bellevue, WA or Virtual
Jun 24 - 25 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Virtual

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SAFe Certification Training FAQs

To get the most value out of this course, we recommend that you have:

Five years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
Experience in Scrum

This course will be most beneficial for professionals in the following roles:

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

Access to take the exam will be emailed to attendees from Scaled Agile directly. Attendees have 30 days to take the exam.
Exam is closed-book, web-based, and timed (90 minutes).
A score of 76% is needed to pass (34 out of 45). Results are automatically received when the exam is submitted. Printable certificates are available.
The first exam attempt is included as part of the course tuition if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.

A set of organization and workflow patterns that are intended to guide you in scaling lean and agile practices.

The program will qualify for 11 PMI PDUs.

First-time attendees of SAFe courses get a 1-year Scaled Agile membership with course attendance. For attendees taking their second course or more, membership will not be extended as a result of taking another course.

Once your membership expires, you will have a few options to renew your membership to maintain your active certifications. You can check out those options at the SAFe Membership FAQ.

Learners can access their learning plans and exams after the instructor has marked their attendance about halfway through their class. The steps are as follows:

Login to the SAFe Community. If you do not remember your password, click the "Forgot Password" link to receive a reset email.
Select Learn > My Learning from the tabs.
Select "In Progress"
Select the class that you are looking for. You may have multiple In Progress.
The Exam is located at the bottom of the Learning Plan. You are required to complete all required items marked with red asterisks* before you can take the exam.

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