SAFe for TEAMS
Establishing Team Agility for Agile Release Trains
with Certified SAFe® Agilist
Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe® 5 Practitioner. During this two-day course, gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what you can do to effectively perform your role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
Learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.
About SAFe for Teams
DuratioN: 2 Day
Level: Intermediate
Learners taking this course are:
Program or Project Manager; Scrum Master; Team Lead; Release Train Engineer; Business Analyst; Agile Coach; Consultant; Architect; Engineer; Developer; Director; Quality; Product Manager; Product Owner; Program Manager; Change Agent; Operations; Programmer
Topics Covered
Thrive in the Digital Age with Business Agility
Become a Lean-Agile Leader
Establish Team and Technical Agility
Build Solutions with Agile Product Delivery
Explore Lean Portfolio Management
Job role description/target audience
A Certified SAFe® Agilist (SA) is a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) enterprise leadership professional who is part of a Lean-Agile transformation.
Key areas of competency
Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
Apply Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
Plan and successfully execute Program Increments
Execute and release value through Agile Release Trains
Build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting
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Course Information
Learning Goals
Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe
Become a Lean-Agile Leader
Understand customer needs with Design Thinking
Enable Agile Product Delivery
Implement Lean Portfolio Management
What Attendees Get
Attendee workbook
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP) exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion. Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:
Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes
SAFe Course Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
SAFe Practitioner certificate
A SAFe 5 Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Practitioner, which includes access to the SP Community of Practice
A SAFe Practitioner certification usage guide with SP certification marks
Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Exam Details
Completion of this course gives you access to the exam and all related study materials as part of your Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform.For more information about the exam and benefits of becoming a Certified SAFe professional.
Exam & Certification Details
Exam prerequisite skills
5+ years experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
Experience in Scrum
Exam requirements
The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe professional is to attend the Leading SAFe® course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.
Exam details
Exam name – SAFe® 5 Agilist Exam – or – SAFe® 5 Agilist Exam
Exam format – Multiple choice
Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe® course
Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
Number of questions: 45
Passing score – SA4 = 34 out of 45 (75% passing score); SA5 = 35 out of 45 (77% passing score)
Language – English
Exam cost – 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 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.
Exam study materials
The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:
Course materials – The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
Study guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
Practice test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
Sample Questions – A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.
