Leading SAFe with Certified SAFe® Agilist
16 hours | Presential or Live Virtual
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND ADAPTWORKs LEADING SAFE® TRAINING?
- WE HAVE TRAINED COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO INCORPORATE SAFE® SINCE 2013
- + 6,000 CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS IN SAFE®
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework
- Understanding the Lean-Agile mindset
- SAFe principles
- ART(Agile Release Train) Implementation
- PI Planning Experience
- Delivery of on-demand with DevOps
- Implementing Lean Portfolio Management
- Value-stream Identification
- Leading an Lean-Agile Transformation
WHAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DO AFTER LEADING SAFE® TRAINING?
- Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe®
- Become a Lean-Agile Leader
- Understand customer needs with Design Thinking
- Lead Transformations via the SAFe implementation roadmap
- Support PI Planning and related events with the successful execution of programs
- Operate with releases on-demand with continuous delivery pipelines
- Establish alignment and execution with strategic themes and Lean Portfolio Management
- Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with train solutions
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM Leading SAFe® Training?
- CEOs
- Program or Project Managers
- Scrum Masters
- Team Leaders
- Release Train Engineers
- Business Analysts
- Agile Coaches
- CIOs
- Portfolio Managers
- Consultants
- Engineers
- Change Agents
- Solution or Systems Architects
SAFe'S BENEFITS FOR COMPANIES
- 10 - 50% happier, more motivated employees
- 20 - 50% increase in productivity
- 30 - 75% faster time-to-market
- 25 - 75% defect reduction
- Better aligned deliveries with higher business value
- Better communication and collaboration
- Applying the agile mindset, not only in the context of IT delivery but throughout the entire organisation
- Enable Business Agility across the organization
SAFe'S BENEFITS FOR PROFESSIONALS
- Lead the Lean-Agile Transformation in your team (Technical or Business)
- Go further and become a valued change agent in the market
- Enhance your resume and professional career with SAFe ® Agilist Certification
- Connect with Adaptworks and the Scaled Agile Network
The avarage salary of those who get certified in SAFe is usually higher than those who do not have hold any certification. This is based on skills, experience, organisation and several other factors. As more and more organisations adopt SAFe, there is a increase of activities related to agile professionals that have the requisite skills to scale Lean-Agile practices in diferents levels of the companies.. In the current industry climate, therefore, professionals with SAFe certifications have an immediate key advantage.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN LEADING SAFe ® TRAININg?
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation through SAFe Studio and eligibility to take the SAFe® 6.0 Agilist exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Adaptworks' and Scaled Agile Course certificate of completion
- Professional Development Units
* For remote training, the attendee workbook provided will be 100% digital
Please note: In order to be eligible for the exam, attendees must attend 75% of the course.
Course Requirements
Everybody is welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:
- 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
- Previous Scrum experience
Exam & Certification Details
Below is the main Q&A related to the exam and certification:
IS THERE ANY COST AND DEADLINE TO TAKE THE OFFICAL EXAM?
The first exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee, if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake costs $50.
Couldn't take the certification test in time? Don't worry, as from 2022 Scaled Agile will offer a feature to extend the deadline for taking the test:
1. Access your profile at Scaled Agile
2. Go to the MY LEARNING tab
3. Click on the button EXTEND TIME 2 WEEKS (extend the period for another 15 days) .
This button will only be available for another 30 days from the end of the original term, and the 15-day extension period will start counting from the click on the “EXTEND TIME 2 WEEKS” button.
HOW MANY QUESTIONS ARE THERE ON THE CERTIFICATION EXAM?
There are a total of 45 multiple choice questions to be answered within 90 minutes. Approval will be gained by answering 80% of the answers correctly.
HOW MANY ATTEMPTS DO I HAVE TO PASS THE EXAM?
Only the first exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee and, if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. The second attempt exam (first retake) can be made immediately after the first attempt. A third attempt requires a 10-day wait and a fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
HOW DO I GET CERTIFICATION?
The following the steps are involved in the certification process:
- Step I - The first step in becoming a SAFe certified professional is to participate in the official Scaled Agile course, attending at least 75% of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.
- Step II: Pass the official test presented by Scaled Agile
IS THERE A SAMPLE TEST THAT CAN BE DONE BEFORE THE OFFICIAL EXAM?
To access your practice test and Learning Plan, complete these steps:
- Attend a course, after which you will receive an email containing your log-in to the SAFe® Community Platform
- Log-in to SAFe Studio
- Click Learn > My Learning in the top navigation menu
- Go to the In Progress sub-tab
- Select the Learning Plan tile for your course
- Click on the blue launch buttons to guide you through the Learning Plan
- Complete the mandatory feedback survey to proceed to the practice test
- Locate the Practice Test section and below you will find the practice test, then click the blue Launch button to the right of it.
- You can take the practice test as many times as you need to feel prepared for the actual exam.
HOW much does it cost to RENEW CERTIFICATION AFTER 1 YEAR?
Yes, USD 100.
CAN I CLAIM FOR PDU AFTER attending the training?
Yes, you will receive your PDU's according to the information provided by Scaled Agile at the following link: https://support.scaledagile.com/s/article/How-Can-I-Report-my-PDU-s-on-the-PMI-website and 15 SEU's (category C).
WHERE DO I GET INFORMATION ON CANCELLATIONS, RESTRICTIONS INFORMATION ON PAYMENTS AND OTHER POLICIES?
On this page, click on the orange button, titled "FREQUENTLY QUESTIONS", located on the right-hand side.
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