Why you should get a SAFe® Agilist Certificate?
Agile methods have been found to be applicable to a wide array of teams and organizations across the globe. However, with the rising complexity of team and project dynamics, the need for collaboration and scaling across teams and organizations has become prominent.
The Scaled Agile Framework has largely helped in bridging this gap and has facilitated collaboration across teams, complex systems, geographies and in any scenario where Agile alone has failed to create the needful impact.
SAFe®, essentially, is a complete methodology that enables complex organizations to carry out Agile transformation at an enterprise level. This fosters sustainable growth, fastest time-to-market, and a steep rise in team productivity.
Applying Lean/Agile principles and practices across all levels within an organization is the very first step towards an Agile transformation. The SAFe® framework synchronizes the alignment, collaboration, and delivery of multiple agile teams leading the way to enterprise success.
The Rising Demand for Leading SAFe® Certificate
The Leading SAFe® certificate has become the benchmark for Lean-Agile enterprises. It widens your scope in the industry both in terms of value and career opportunities. According to Forrester’s Q2 2015 Global Agile Software Application Development Online Survey-
“The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is the most widely adopted enterprise Agile approach according to most survey data, with 33% using it”.
With more than 70% of US Fortune 100 companies actively employing SAFe®, it is clear that the demand for Leading SAFe is on a constant rise. Earning Leading SAFe® 4.6 certifications from a globally renowned accreditation body i.e. Scaled Agile gives you a major lead over your peers and places you at the helm of Agile transformation in enterprises.
Get Up To 70% IBF SUBSIDY, SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT AND UTAP SUPPORT
Talk to a Course CounsellorThe Leading SAFe Certification Course is approved under the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) Singapore Standards and is qualified for subsidies under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS).
For Courses commencing from 1st July 2022 onwards:
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- Course Fee (Before GST)
- IBF Subsidy
- GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
- Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
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Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
- $2,000.00
- $1,000.00
- $180.00
- $1,000.00
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Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
- $2,000.00
- $1,400.00
- $180.00
- $600.00
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Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
- $2,000.00
- $1,000.00
- $180.00
- $1,000.00
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Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
- $2,000.00
- $1,400.00
- $180.00
- $600.00
* Note:
- UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above
- UTAP support amount to be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
- Unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
- Please refer to the link for the latest update on IBF Enhanced Funding Support guidelines for training programmes: https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
Leading SAFe
Individuals
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Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
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Course Fee (Before GST)
$2,000.00 -
IBF Subsidy
$1,000.00 -
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
$180.00 -
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
$1,000.00 -
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
$1,180.00
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Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
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Course Fee (Before GST)
$2,000.00 -
IBF Subsidy
$1,400.00 -
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
$180.00 -
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
$600.00 -
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
$780.00
Corporates
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Singapore Citizens
(39 years and below)
Permanent Residents
IBF Subsidy: 50%
-
Course Fee (Before GST)
$2,000.00 -
IBF Subsidy
$1,000.00 -
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
$180.00 -
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
$1,000.00 -
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
$1,180.00
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Singapore Citizens
(40 years and above)
IBF Subsidy: 70%
-
Course Fee (Before GST)
$2,000.00 -
IBF Subsidy
$1,400.00 -
GST (Full Course Fee, 9%)
$180.00 -
Unfunded Amount after Subsidy
$600.00 -
Unfunded Course Fee with GST
$780.00
* Note:
- UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above
- UTAP support amount to be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner
- All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
- Unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
- Please refer to the link for the latest update on IBF Enhanced Funding Support guidelines for training programmes: https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
Note: All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
Self-Sponsored Individuals
Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore.
From 3rd October, 2022:
- Funding of training courses under the Critical Core skills and Future-Enables skills categories will only be available to locals (Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents) employed in the financial sector (i.e. by financial institutions or SFA certified FinTech firms).
- GST funding support will no longer be applicable for all courses.
Company-Sponsored Individuals
Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore. Please note:
- The company must be a Financial Institution regulated by MAS or a FinTech firm certified by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
- To register, please email your company name and your name to reachus@knowledgehut.com.sg.
For more information on the IBF subsidies and eligibility, please visit: https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx
Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP
The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)
STEPS TO APPLY FOR THE IBF SUBSIDY, SFC AND UTAP SUPPORT
IBF Singapore aims to maintain and strengthen financial skills in the Banking and Financial Services sector in the country. Individuals and corporates can take advantage of the IBF-STS scheme to get future-ready. NTUC Union Members can also enjoy a further 50% unfunded course fee support up to $500 under UTAP.
Not sure how to get started with applying for the IBF subsidy and UTAP support? Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Get enrolled
- Enrol into our IBF-approved Leading Safe course.
Step 2: Apply for the IBF subsidy
- Once you enrol, your KnowledgeHut Course Counsellor will attend to your interest and help you verify your IBF subsidy eligibility.
- Guiding you through the enrolment process under the IBF subsidy scheme, the Course Counsellor will advise you on your maximum subsidy eligibility.
Step 3: Apply for the SFC claim
- Check out KnowledgeHut’s upcoming schedules and select a workshop on a date convenient to you. An invoice will be issued to you with the fee breakdown.
- Follow this step-by-step process in the MySkillsFuture portal:
a. Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling into and enter course date and schedule
b. Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim
c. Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’
For more details on SkillsFuture Credit and the various approved skills-related courses, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit.
Step 4: Apply for the UTAP Support
- Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
Step 5: Enjoy your course
- Get the IBF subsidy, utilize your SFC credits, UTAP support, and skill up!
Need help with checking your funding eligibility?
KnowledgeHut Experience
EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS
Learn from the real-world experience of accredited industry experts and advance your knowledge with in-class activities and simulations.
ELITE PANEL OF SPCs
Interact with accredited SPCs who also have years of experience as active SAFe practitioners.
LEARN FROM PRACTITIONERS
Learn directly from active practitioners engaged in implementing SAFe principles in real projects.
GATEWAY TO SAFe COMMUNITIES
Get access to a wider community of active Scaled Agile experts and enhance your practical knowledge of SAFe.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND SUPPORT
Avail continuous support through monthly webinars, e-books, and conferences and keep pace with the latest industry updates.
HANDY RESOURCES
Get Access to tutorials, articles, interview Q&A and case studies prepared by the industry experts with latest updates in the Agile industry.
Process to become a certified SAFe® 6 Agilist
Steps to become a SAFe® Agilst
- It takes only 2 min to register on KnowledgeHut, a Gold SPCT training partner of Scaled Agile Inc.
Take the 2-day Leading SAFe® 6 courses instructed by SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs).
Scaled Agile will send you the exam information directly on successful completion of course.
Click on the link received from Scaled Agile and take the 1.5hr online test which comprises of 45 MCQs.
Score a minimum of 75% (34 out of 45) to pass the SAFe Agilist test.
Scaled Agile will update your profile to disclose the certification, after passing the exam.
You will receive 1-year membership with Scaled Agile along with the certification.
You have to renew the certification every year.
What you will learn
1. Learn fundamentals
Learn how Lean, Agile, and Product Development Flow form the basics of Scaled Agile Framework®.
2. Effective scaling
Apply SAFe® values of a Lean-Agile mindset to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise.
3. Lean-Agile principles
Recognize and apply the Lean-Agile mindset and principles and become a Lean-thinking manager.
4. Maximize value
Integrate, deploy, and release value to support PI planning and events in Program execution.
5. Lean Portfolio
Empower with a Lean Portfolio by applying Lean-Agile principles to the roles & principles of SAFe®.
6. Five core competencies
Understand the five core competencies in SAFe® and coordinate the development of large solutions.
7. Leadership skills
Enhance your Lean-Agile leadership skills & create high-performing, purpose-bound Agile teams.
8. Lead transformation
Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise with the SAFe® Implementation Roadmap.
9. Lean Portfolio Management
Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).
Prerequisites
- Any interested individual regardless of experience can attend this course.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management is recommended
- A prior working experience in Scrum will be beneficial
Who Can Attend SAFe® Training
- Executives and Leaders
- Managers, Directors, CIOs, & VPs
- Development, and QA
- Infrastructure Management personnel
- Program & Project Managers
- Product & Product Line Managers
- Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
- Enterprise, System, & Solution Architects
Leading SAFe® Course Curriculum
Learning Objective:
Get introduced to the fundamental concepts of Business Agility and decipher the major competencies of Business Agility.
Topics:
- Thriving in the digital age
- SAFe as an operating system for Business Agility
- The Seven Core Competencies of Business Agility
Learning Objective:
Gain a solid understanding of important SAFe principles and develop a Lean Agile mindset like successful Agile leaders
Topics:
- Describe the value of a Lean-Agile Mindset
- Recognize the SAFe core Values
- Apply the SAFe Lean-Agile principles
Learning Objective:
Learn how to manage cross-functional Agile teams and deliver ROI-driven results on a consistent basis.
Topics:
- Forming cross-functional Agile Teams
- Built-In Quality
- Organizing Agile Release Trains around the flow of value
Learning Objective:
Gain a solid understanding of important Agile Product Delivery metrics like PI Planning, Customer Centricity, and more.
Topics:
- Customer Centricity and Design Thinking
- Prioritizing the Program Backlog
- PI Planning
- Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand
- Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps
Learning Objective:
Understand what goes behind a successful SAFe portfolio. Learn to maintain a Portfolio vision catering to an enterprise goal.
Topics:
- Defining a SAFe Portfolio
- Connecting the portfolio to the Enterprise strategy
- Maintaining the Portfolio Vision
- Realizing the Portfolio Vision through Epics
- Establishing Lean Budgets and Guardrails
- Establishing portfolio flow
Learning Objective:
Build the essential qualities that makes you a successful Agile leader. Lead by an example and be responsible for successful execution.
Topics:
- Leading by example
- Leading the change
Learning Objective:
Get the skills to put your learnings into action. Implement SAFe to solve complex business challenges under the guidance of industry veterans.
Scaled Agile Academy Career Path
FAQs
KnowledgeHut Support On Your SAFe® Agilist Journey
Here are some reasons to choose KnowledgeHut as your preferred SAFe® training provider:
- Provided over 2,50,000+ professionals with unique learning opportunities
- Delivers training that meets the exact needs of every individual
- We hire only SAFe® Program Consultant (SPCs)
- We focus on your training needs so you can focus on your career and business
- 24/7 technical support
- Provides world-class training
- Embeds skills needed to land top-paying jobs
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Operating/delivering training in 100+ countries
- Tied up with 20+ global accreditation bodies
Take a quick look at the complete details of SAFe® Agilist certification course before you register
| Leading SAFe® Course | Details |
| SAFe® Agilist certification cost | INR 50000 in India, USD 799 in the US, CAD 1095 in Canada |
| Discount | Up to 20% |
| Leading SAFe® 5.1 exam | 1.5hr online test which comprises of 45 MCQs |
| Leading SAFe® exam fee | Included in the certification cost |
| SAFe® Agilist certification validity | 1 Year |
| SAFe® Agilist renewal fee | $100 |
| SAFe® Agilist Salary | $100K per year |
| Refund Policy | 100% if canceled within 48 hours |
Our energetic and dedicated trainers are your best choice. As highly skilled professionals with vast experience in delivering courses, our instructors invest their time in understanding the various challenges involved in enterprises and know what is required to succeed in the fast-paced and dynamic world.
Our instructors keep themselves up to date on developments and trends in their respective fields. With years of industry experience, they aim at delivering the training in a way that helps you build expertise in your field and get ahead in your career.
The venue will be listed on the KnowledgeHut website under the selected workshop. If it is not, then you can please contact our supporting team.
The class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Agilist exam
- One year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.
Yes, we provide the downloadable copy of the SAFe® course content to the registered candidates.
We do not provide transportation. Yes, refreshments and lunch will be provided by KnowledgeHut.
Yes, but this needs to be done at least 10 days prior to the training start date.
KnowledgeHut is a Silver training partner of Scaled Agile Inc. offering good knowledge to corporate organizations and professionals across the globe. It is the fastest growing certification training firm, with footprints in 70+ countries. We frequently conduct Leading SAFe®4.6 training in all the cities across the globe and here are a few listed for your reference:
It is simple to enroll for Leading SAFe® 4.6 classroom training. The payment can be made through different options by using a debit/credit card which includes MasterCard, Visa Card, American Express or through PayPal. The acknowledgment will be issued automatically via e-mail to the candidates once payment is done.
Any registration canceled within 48 hours of the initial registration will be refunded in FULL (please note that all cancellations will incur a 5% deduction in the refunded amount due to transactional costs applicable while refunding). Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receipt of written request for a refund. Kindly go through our Refund Policy for more details: https://www.knowledgehut.com/refund-policy
You can join our Live Chat for instant support or send an e-mail to support@knowledgehut.com, and we will answer any queries you may have!
IBF Subsidy
IBF is the Institute of Banking and Finance in Singapore. IBF aims to maintain and strengthen financial skills in the banking and financial services sector in the country.
IBF-FTS is the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) by IBF providing funding for financial sector-specific training programmes recognized under FTS just like our Leading SAFe training course.
You can find out more about the IBF-FTS funding here.
The Training Allowance Grant helps BFSI organizations by managing their workforce costs while encouraging them to invest time in training their employees.
Please visit IBF’s page for more details about their funding initiative.
https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/pages/training-incentives.aspx
Singapore-based financial Institutions regulated by MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) as well as FinTech firms certified by Singapore FinTech Association are eligible to avail the scheme. To see if your organization.
Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who are physically based in Singapore.
UTAP Funding
Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC members to minimize training costs. As a result, they are encouraged to enhance their skills and achieve a rewarding career.
UTAP support is provided to Singapore citizens and permanent resident who are NTUC members.
NTUC members can get up to 50% unfunded course fee support under UTAP support. The UTAP amount is capped at $250 for participants under 39 years and at $500 for participants above 40 years.
You can reach out to our course counsellors or Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.
The UTAP support amount is paid to the training provider first and can be claimed by the learner only upon course completion.
SkillsFuture Credit
SkillsFuture Credit is an initiative by Singapore Government to encourage Singaporeans to upgrade their skills. Singaporeans can use this credit to pay for different training courses including our Certified Scrum Master course.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can apply for the SkillsFuture Credit. For more information on eligibility click here.
No, The SkillsFuture Credit is only provided to individuals to skill up.
SkillsFuture is not a cash account and you will not earn any interest from it.
You can only use the credit to offset course fees for training programs that are approved by SkillsFuture like our Certified Scrum Master training course.
As SkillsFuture is not a cash account, you cannot withdraw cash from this account and pay course fees directly to your Training Partner.
Your course fee will be directly paid to your course provider through MySkillsFuture.
You can reach out to our course counsellor for assistance or follow the following steps:
- Login to MySkillsFuture
- Select course and enter course data and schedule
- Enter course fee payable including GST and enter the claim amount
- Upload invoice and click Submit.
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AgileReviews on our popular courses
Everything was OK. The trainer (Kiran Ravula) also. Very nice digital workbook and slides. Good division into seven parts (Thriving in the digital age with business agility, Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader, Establishing team and technical agility, Building solutions with Agile Product Delivery, Exploring Lean Portfolio Management, Leading the change, Practicing SAFe).
SAFe Agile training was interactive and we had good discussions among group. The instructor patiently answered all questions and also leveraged his rich industry experience to provide examples. Great learning experience with KnowledgeHut.