Modes of Delivery
Team/Corporate Training
Our Corporate training is carefully structured to help executives keep ahead of rapidly evolving business environments.Description
While Agile methods have been found to be readily applicable to small teams, most organizations today work across collaborative teams, complex systems and geographies. In such a scenario, agile implementations often fail to have the expected impact. The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a complete methodology for large-scale Agile project teams to carry out an Agile transformation seamlessly. Applying Lean/Agile principles and practices across all levels within an enterprise is the first step toward such a change. The SAFe® framework effortlessly synchronizes the alignment, collaboration, and delivery of multiple agile teams leading the way to enterprise success.
Our 2-day Leading SAFe® training class gives you the knowledge required to become a Certified SAFe® 4 Agilist, and to lead agile transformation within your enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework and its underlying principles of flexibility, lean thinking and product development flow.
This course is based on version 4.5 of SAFe®.
What you will learn
On completion of the workshop you will learn to:
- Demonstrate how Lean, Agile, and Product Development Flow form the foundation of SAFe®
- Apply SAFe® to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise
- Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
- Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
- Empower with a Lean Portfolio
- Coordinate the development of large solutions
- Enhance your Lean-Agile leadership skills
- Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise
- Complete the course of study leading to the SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA) certification exam
You will also get:
- Instructor-Led Classroom Training (2 Days)
- 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs
- Courseware authored by Scaled Academy
- 1 free attempt of the SAFe® Agilist Certification Examination as the exam fee is included in the course fee
- One year membership with Scaled Agile
- Free downloadable reference materials from Scaled Agile Framework
Key Features
Certification
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of this Scaled Agile Framework training course prepares you to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA) certification exam.
However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SA certification exam.
- 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
- Experience in Scrum
Certification:
- After the training session, your trainer will email the candidate details to Scaled Academy (the Accrediting body).
- Thereafter you will receive three emails directly from Scaled Academy – A Welcome Email to create your profile, A Survey Email which requests your feedback on the training (and which is mandatory), Exam Link Email, which will carry self-explanatory instructions on how to give the exam.
- You will have a window of 30 days to take the exam.
- Scaled Agile Academy encourages taking the exam in one sitting, but you may take it over the course of several days. i.e. You could exit the exam at any point and come back to it later or even the next day. When you log back in, you will be taken to the beginning. You will need to click through till you reach your first unanswered question.
- The exam has to be completed in its entirety by midnight of the last day.
- If you are completing the exam in one sitting, it could take up to 3 hours. So if you are starting the exam on the last day, time it accordingly (start around 8pm or so) so you could complete it before 12am.
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– 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– 34 out of 45 (76% 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.
- You will receive your results for the class within 5 – 7 business days after the exam has closed.
- Once it closes, Scaled Academy will update profiles to reflect the certifications. When this process is complete, Scaled Academy will email you official notification. You will then have access to the member area and will be able to make your profile public within the Scaled Agile Community. Until then, you have access only to your certificate.
Certification includes:
- SAFe® 4 Agilist PDF certificate
- SAFe® 4 Agilist digital badgeto promote your accomplishment online
- One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe® Certified Professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe® journey
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Truly appreciate Knowledgehut for the entire program. Selection of the Trainer was fantastic and he delivers the program such efficient manner, which helped us to knowledge our gain and clear the certification smoothly. I'll definitely select Knowledgehut for upcoming certifications.
Attended workshop in May 2018This was my first training with Knowledgehut and what an amazing experience it turned out to. Right from the logistics to contents, methodology - Everything was so perfect. Instructor Ashwinee, was highly professional and experienced. He understood the pulse of the class and gave them plenty of real time examples in highly interactive env with Fun too which is very essential in such professional trainings. Overall, a great experience and would love to go for more trainings with them in future.
Attended workshop in April 2018Leading SAFe training was very good & learned overview of SAFe.
Attended workshop in February 2018On Feb 17-18 I attended this training program. I am fully satisfied with arrangements in venue, training material and trainer's expertise in handling the subject and more important they have given me extra discount since I am returning customer. I prefer Knowledgehut with my learning provider and hopefully in future I will do my next certification again with knowledgehut.
Attended workshop in February 2018Frequently Asked Questions
While there is no eligibility criterion for attending the workshop, participants who wish to give the exam must have at least:
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
- Experience in Scrum
While it is easy to apply Lean/Agile principles at the team or department level, replicating these benefits at the enterprise level is often challenging due to the scale of the change. Organizations therefore rely on the Scale Agile Framework (SAFe®) that helps seamlessly carry out large-scale, multi-team transformations. SAFe® 4 Agilists are in much demand for their expertise in leading this change though carefully thought of program releases and identifying roles and structures required to scale Agile to the program level.
No, your course fee includes the SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA) certification exam fee.
- Log in and click on My Profile on the upper-right bar
- In the box at right headed "My Profile," go to Manage Profile
- Scroll down to "Content & Features" and choose Professional Development
- Choose and click on the Certifications/Programs tab
- Click on the certificate icon to the left of "Certification Name"
- Once you have accessed your certificate, you can download and print it.
No, there is no online/virtual course for SAFe®. The SAFe® 4 Agilist Certification requires in-depth knowledge of the SAFe® framework which you get from our certified experts who lead the workshop.
You will get 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® for PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications.
SEUs are Scrum Educational Units, issued by the Scrum Alliance. SEUs are the mark of educational experience needed to earn the CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) certification.
PDUs and SEUs are credits awarded by the Project Management Institute and the Scrum Alliance respectively. They recognize your dedication to the Project Management and Agile world through the award of credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. At present, Scrum Alliance members who hold a Certified Scrum Professional®, Certified Enterprise Coach and/or Certified Scrum Trainer credential need to earn SEUs to get recertified. Every PMI® certification, except the CAPM®, requires you to earn a specific number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.
No, the certification needs to be renewed annually.
There is a renewal fee ($100) that needs to be paid annually.
The class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 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.
Any registration cancelled 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 refund. Kindly go through our Refund Policy for more details: http://www.knowledgehut.com/refund
Please send in an email to support@knowledgehut.com, and we will answer any queries you may have
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
Program and Project Managers
Product and Product Line Management
Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects.