SAFe® for Teams (V5.0)

  • Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Building an Agile Team
  • Planning the Iteration
  • Executing the Iteration
  • Executing the Program Increment

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
Prerequisites

The class registration includes:

  • 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.
  • Limited complimentary Agile toolkit book ---- <<Sun Tzu The Art of Agile Software Delivery>>
    https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Tzu-Agile-Software-Delivery-ebook/dp/B01DOQRVJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527463143&sr=8-1&keywords=sun+tzu+the+art+of+agile+software

        (Collect this book on attendance)

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.

To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, attendees should be able to:

  • Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
  • Know their team and its role on the Agile Release Train
  • Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams
  • Plan Iterations
    Execute Iterations and demonstrate value
    Plan Program Increments
  • Integrate and work with other teams on the train

Learning Goals        Topics Covered       What Attendees Get

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
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 (SP). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.

They will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, they’ll 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.

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  • Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scale
  • All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch
Training Options
  • On-site Training: Get our trainers to come to you for training exclusive to your organisation.
  • Remote Scheduled Classes: United States (New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, San Antonio, TX, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, San Jose, CA, Austin TX, Jacksonville FL, Fort Worth TX, San Francisco CA, Columbus OH, Charlotte NC, Indianapolis IN, Seattle WA, Denver CO, Washington DC, El Paso, TX, Boston MA, Nashville, TN Portland OR, Las Vegas NV, Detroit MI, Oklahoma City OK, Memphis TN, Louisville KY, Baltimore MD, Milwaukee WI, Albuquerque NM, Tucson AZ, Fresno, CA, Sacramento CA, Mesa AZ, Atlanta GA, Kansas City MO, Colorado Springs CO, Miami FL, Raleigh NC, Long Beach CA, Virginia Beach VA, Omaha NE, Oakland CA, Minneapolis MN, Arlington TX, Tampa FL, Tulsa OK, New Orleans LA); United Kingdom (London,  Birmingham, Manchester); Germany (Berlin), France (Paris); China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong ).
  • Course Language: English, Mandarin, Cantonese.
  • Exam Language: English.
Annual Renewal
SAFe Certification Kit
Who will benefit?
Exam details
  • Exam name – SAFe 5 Practitioner Exam
  • Exam format – Multiple choice,
    Multiple Select
  • 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 SAFe 5 Practitioner course

Sample Test Questions available

 More Exam Details 

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

How to submit your PDUs? Please click the link below:

https://www.pmi.org/help/ccrs_user/Content/CCRS/Cert/submit_pdu_claim_Courses_Training.htm

For Lean-Agile team members to gain experience as an Agile Team member in a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART). Break down features, write user stories, improve team and train processes, and plan and execute Iterations.

Nothing beats An Agile Team,

except a highly trained one.

  • Preferential Hotel Rates: Available on request.
  • Global SAFe Certified professional provider: We provide SAFe certified professionals from our exclusive scaled agile network for large international enterprises looking to do a Scaled Agile transformation programme.
  • Free Entry into ALLYSKY scaled agile network: Complimentary associate membership to ALLYSKY scaled agile network providing you with exclusive opportunites in the agile market place.
Delegate Support
  • Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
  • Number of questions – 45
  • Passing score – 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. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.
Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
 
  • Renewal fee is $100 (Until 31st December 2020).
Membership Tiers for 2021
  • From January 2021 onward, Scaled Agile will offer three tiers of membership to the SAFe Community Platform:
SPC Membership Renewal
  • $895/year: For professionals who wish to renew their SPC or SPCT certifications; includes bundled pricing for renewal of all certifications.
Certified SAFe Membership Renewal
  • $295/year: For members who wish to renew one or more SAFe certifications; includes bundled pricing for renewal of all certifications.
Individual Membership Renewal
  • $195/year: For those who don't seek certification but still benefit from the valuable content at the SAFe Community Platform.