Leading SAFe (SAFe Agilist)
The most popular SAFe® course
Take this two-day course to become a SAFe® 4 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.
Many companies cancel their class and hold your money. Don't be fooled! Take Leading SAFe from an approved, reputable, Scaled Agile Partner.
- Don't get canceled on last minute (many companies cancel late, hold your money, to force you to switch sessions).
- Get a Scaled Agile Inc. approved trainer, with real agile experience.
- Get training based on the latest SAFe 4.6 Framework.
- Gain free access to the certification exam.
- Gain knowledge to pass the exam (it is hard). 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).
Leading SAFe (SA) Sessions
List of Currently Scheduled Public Leading SAFe Sessions
| Register | Discount | Class Date | Location | Regular & Early-Bird Fees | ||
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| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 11/16 | - | Sun 11/17 | Edison, NJ | $1,295 until 11/16 |
| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 12/14 | - | Sun 12/15 | Houston, TX | $1,295 until 12/14 |
| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 12/14 | - | Sun 12/15 | Sterling, VA | $1,295 until 12/14 |
| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 1/11 | - | Sun 1/12 | Houston, TX | $1,295 , $895 until 12/6 |
| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 2/8 | - | Sun 2/9 | Houston, TX | $1,295 , $895 until 1/3 |
| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 3/7 | - | Sun 3/8 | Houston, TX | $1,295 , $895 until 1/31 |
| REGISTER | REQUEST | Sat 4/4 | - | Sun 4/5 | Houston, TX | $1,295 , $895 until 2/28 |
Contact Us About Training
Contact via Online Interface
If you want to contact us about a discount for a training session, please use the online interface to do so.
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Request" (early-bird does need to be requested).
Choose the appropriate discount then click it (Note that not all discounts are available for all sessions.).
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.
Public Training Discounts
You may be able to save money if you register early, are an alumni, are attending with a group, or if you are collecting unemployment
There are number of discounts available for you. Alumni (those that have attended prior Grow - Lean training) can get the best prices. Other discounts are available for those
registering early, groups (three or more registrants), hardship, etc.
You can request a discount directly from the class list.
- Early-bird can be combined with an alumni discount, but does not combine with any other discount.
- You do not have to request an early-bird, but, if you are alumni please request that discount (it will be combined).
- Early-bird discounts expire, so use them while they are available.
- Available to prior attendees of Grow-Lean Certified Training.
- Cannot be combined with discounts other than early-bird.
- Can be combined with early-bird, so it benefits you to register in advance.
- Grow-Lean will evaluate the request based on the number of attendees. More attendees results in larger discounts.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Request and use early as based on room sizes, these discounts are not always available.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts.
- For use by those that work for an employer that does not reimburse for training.
- Early-bird rate is usually lower, so check that first.
- Not combinable with any other discount.
- Submit a copy of state unemployment compensation document.
- Register early as supplies are limited and discount is based off of current price which goes up.
Click a tab below to find out more about discounts
There are number of discounts set aside for each session for Grow-Lean Training alumni, those registering early, groups of three or more, for the unemployed, and in a limited number of cases, for those paying on their own.
Act now as there are specific number of discounted seats per each session.
We will respond to your request in 24 hours.
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For early-bird click "Register" for other discounts, click "Request".
- Find your session of interest on the class list.
- If you want to register at the regular or early-bird rate, click the "REGISTER" button for the class you are interested in and then on the next page click "CLICK TO REGISTER NOW".
- If you want a discount, other than early-bird, click the "REQUEST" button for the class you are interested in.
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Choose the appropriate discount.
- Review the discounts for the session.
- Click the link for the appropriate discount (or find another class).
- Provide the data required for the request then click the "Submit" button.
Please use the online interface for requesting a discount as described in the "Request a Discount" tab prior to contacting us
so we have your required information.
After entering your request
you may email us at Training@Grow-Lean.Com or call us +1.609.975.9294 so that
we can assist you with your request.
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 Lead 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 Certification Kit
What you will receive when you pass the certification exam
- SAFe Agilist certificate
- A SAFe 4 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
Basic facts 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® 4 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 "REQUEST" button on the class list, 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).
