Leading SAFe (SAFe Agilist)
The most popular SAFe® course
Take this two-day course to become a SAFe® 5 Agilist (SA), positioning you to be part of an enterprise leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). After class get free access to the exam, pass, and you are a Certified SAFe® Agilist (by Scaled Agile Inc.). The exam is difficult, so take the course with a experienced provider like Grow-Lean, that will prepare you to pass.
The SAFe® framework wraps principles from Scrum, Kanban, XP, Product Development Flow, Kanban,and DevOps, and adds ceremonies, roles and artifacts to provide a context for agile as Scale. Prepare yourself to apply PI Planning (which brings together multiple teams to structure upcoming work) and the SAFe® framework, to create collaboration and align people and value streams, establishing a program-level cadence for planning and deployment. This session is appropriate for individuals who want to lead, or participate in, a SAFe® implementation.
- Don't lose your money! Many companies cancel, hold your money, and force you to switch sessions.
- Get a Scaled Agile Inc. approved trainer, with deep, real agile experience.
- Get training based on the latest SAFe® 5.0 Framework.
- Gain free access to the certification exam.
- Pass the exam the first time. Get the right training once, not the wrong training twice.
- Get quality food, including light breakfast, hot lunch, snacks, beverages, and vegetarian options.
- Get a clean, convenient venue, with free parking.
- Apply principles from Lean, systems thinking, agile, product development flow, and DevOps, in class.
- Practice executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Contact Us About Training
Contact via Online Interface
If you want to request a discount for a training session please follow the steps below. Note that early-bird and alumni discounts are automatically applied and do not need to be requested.Find a Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Get Info". Early-bird and alumni discounts do not need to be requested.
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Choose a Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
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Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
- After your request is submitted you will receive an automated confirmation via email (this is not a discount code).
- No later than 24 hours later you will receive an email with a response to your request.
- If you are approved you will have a click-able link that will automatically apply your discount.
Contact us Via Phone
- Call +1.609.975.9294
- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET, weekdays
- Use online request for discounts.
- For other information call directly.
Contact us Via Email
- Click to email Training@Grow-Lean.com.
- Use online request for discounts.
- Reference training in the subject line.
- We will respond in one business day.
Training Discounts
Save money with an industry leading variety of discounts customized to your situation.
Are you a student, a veteran, unemployed, an alumni, paying out of pocket or registering a group? Claim your Grow-Lean discount now!
Please use the on-line interface for requesting a discount as described in the "Request a Discount" tab prior to contacting us so we have your required information.Find a Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Get Info". Early-bird and alumni discounts do not need to be requested.
Choose Discounts Tab
A new page describing the class is shown, with several tabs. Choose the "Discounts" tab.
Choose a Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
Enter Data & Submit
Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
Super Early Bird
Combines With: Alumni, Hardship
Able to register five plus weeks in advance?
Then use the Super Early Bird. It called Super for a reason as, other than hardship discounts, it is the lowest price available. Don't delay, register today.
Out of Pocket
Combines With: Alumni, Early Bird
Have to pay from your own wallet and won't be reimbursed by any third party? Then an out of pocket discount makes sense for you.
Group
Combines With: Early Bird
Bringing friends or colleagues to the same session? The more you bring the larger the discount. You can register all at one time or everyone can register themselves.
Early Bird
Combines With: Alumni, Group, Hardship, Out of Pocket, Student, Veterans, Senior
Able to register in advance? Use the discount that combines with most everything. If you are not combining the discount there is no need to request it, just register. For combinations, request the other discount.
Alumni
Combines With: Everything!
Get 5% off for each public session you took with us, up to 25%. Automatically combines with Super and Regular Early Birds, just register.
If you qualify for any other categories request the alumni discount and provide an explanation to receive the maximum savings.
Hardship
Combines With: Super Early Bird, Early Bird, Alumni
Suffering an economic hardship or collecting unemployment benefits and able to provide proof such as an unemployment notice or separation agreement? Then the hardship discount, which is the lowest possible price, is right for you.
Student
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you a full-time student attending college and looking to make yourself more marketable upon graduation? If so take advantage of a student discount.
Veteran
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you active duty military or a veteran? Looking to expand your skill set and market yourself. If so, take advantage of a veteran discount.
Senior
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you 65 years young or more? Still looking to learn and advance your career? If so you can benefit from a senior discount.
Learning Goals
What you will learn
- Interpret the basic constructs of SAFe and the steps of the Implementation Road-map
- Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
- Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles in concert with SAFe roles and practices
- Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
- Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation
- Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution
- Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
- Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
- Maximize value delivered holistically across a large portfolio
Topics
SAFe Concepts so You Can be a Leader in a Scaled Initiative
- Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
- Understanding SAFe Principles
- Creating high-performing teams and programs
- Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
- Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
- Empowering a Lean Portfolio
- Building Large Solutions
What You Get
From workbooks to a great training experience
- Attendee workbook and preparation to take the exam
- Free access to exam (first try), assuming you attend both full days
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- SAFe Agilist certification upon passing of exam
- Great learning in a friendly environment conducive to learning
Who Should Attend
Those participating in an agile at scale implementation, involving 50+ people across multiple teams, who already have basic agile knowledge
- Executives, Leaders, Directors
- Managers, Leads
- CIOs, SVPs, VPs, AVPs
- Development Team Members (BA, QA, Coder)
- QA, Infrastructure Management
- Enterprise, System and Solution Architects
- Product and Product Line Management
- Program and Project Managers
- Portfolio Managers, PMO, Process Leads
SAFe 5.0 Certification Kit
What you will receive when you pass the certification exam
- SAFe Agilist certificate
- A SAFe 5.0 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist
- One year access to the SA Community of Practice
- A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
- Annual Renewal: Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned. Renewal fee is $100
Exam Information
The basics you need to know about the exam
- No additional charge to take the exam.
- Must attend the course prior to taking the exam.
- Exam is taken off site, from any Internet connected location, but is closed book.
- You will likely require additional study to prior to taking exam.
- Exam name: SAFe® 5.0 Agilist Exam
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam access: You access the exam in the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe® course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, you have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of questions: 45
- Passing score: 34 out of 45 (76% passing score)
- Language: English
- Exam cost: Your first attempt is included as part of your course registration 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 Us
Reach out to us, we are responsive and will respond to requests in a business day
- Contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 between 9:00 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET US.
- For discount requests on public sessions, please use the "Get Info" button on the class list, choose the discounts tab, and enter appropriate information, before contacting us, so we have your information.
- For questions about coaching, consulting or private training, you can contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
- For support, contact us at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
