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SAFe Agile Software Engineering Certification

SAFe® Agile Software Engineering

Be a Job-Ready Software Professional with Our SAFe Agile Software Engineering Course

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PREREQUISITES FOR SAFe® Agile Software Engineering

Prerequisites and Eligibility
  • There are no prerequisites to attend the course.
  • While an understanding of SAFe for Teams and a background in engineering, development, managing development, or quality assurance are highly recommended to fully benefit from the course, these two criteria are prerequisites for the exam.
Prerequisites and Eligibility
  • Global Top 15
    SA Platinum SPCT Partner
  • 35,000+
    SAFe-Certified Professionals
  • 300+
    Agile Transformations

SAFe Agile Software Engineering Certification Highlights

Grow Your Agile Software Engineering Skills

24 Hours Live Instructor-Led Online Training

Earn 24 PDUs and 24 SEUs

Free 1-year SAFe Community Membership

Comprehensive Exam Support

Exam Fee Included in Course Fee

Gateway to SA Community of Practice

Acquire the skills to enable the SAFe® Continuous Delivery Pipeline and master the foundational principles and practices that make up the Agile Software Engineering discipline. Learn how modern practices such as XP, Behavioral-Driven Development, and Test-Driven Development enable continuous flow of value delivery and built-in quality.

In this three-day, interactive course replete with engaging real-world simulations and activities, you’ll build the competency to apply Lean-Agile principles to optimize the flow of value by leveraging Test-First principles, Agile modeling, and Behaviour-Driven Development.

The Certified SAFe® 5 Agile Software Engineer is a designation offered by Scaled Agile, Inc. to practitioners who complete a three-day training by a SAFe® Practice Consultant and demonstrate their understanding by passing the SAFe® Agile Software Engineer certification exam. Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), Certified SAFe® 5 Agile Software Engineer and SAFe® 5 Agile Software Engineering are registered trademarks owned by Scaled Agile, Inc.

As a Scaled Agile Platinum SPCT Tier Business Partner, upGrad KnowledgeHut is ranked among the top 15 global SAFe Enterprise Transformation Partners and recognized as one of only five in the APAC region offering the full suite of SAFe capabilities. With more than 35,000+ SAFe practitioners upskilled and over 1,000 SAFe SPCs and evangelists delivered, our commitment to empowering professionals and organizations to successfully implement SAFe and drive business agility, continues to grow.

Demand for SAFe Agile Software Engineers

SAFe Agile Software Engineering Skills Are Highly Sought-After
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Seventy percent of Fortune 100 companies actively employ the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and a large number of the Global 2000 have certified SAFe professionals and on-site consultants. According to Scaled Agile, over 700,000 practitioners have been trained to date.

SAFe continues to be the most popular scaling method, at the top of the list of the various Agile scaling frameworks, cited by 35 percent of respondents in the latest State of Agile survey report. Its popularity has increased by 5 percent over last year, and it has outpaced the number two choice, Scrum@Scale, by a good 19 percent.

Software Engineering plays a key role in the larger solution context including the building of intentional architecture and Agile Software Engineering. Skilled and certified Agile Software Engineers who can drive engineering practices to enable a SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline are a great asset to Lean enterprises.

WHY KNOWLEDGEHUT FOR SAFE ASE CERTIFICATION TRAINING

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Experiential Workshops

High-energy workshops with Agile activities, team-based exercises and practical case studies

SAFe Practice Consultant Trainers

Get trained by accredited SPCTs with over a decade of experience across industries.

Mentorship by Industry Experts

Acquire real-world tips, proven strategies and practical insights from seasoned industry experts.

Join the Largest SAFe Network

1-year free SAFe Community Platform membership - Gateway to the largest Scaled Agile communities.

Continual Learning Support

Webinars, e-books, tutorials, articles, and interview questions - we're with you in your learning journey!

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We're a Global Top 10 Scaled Agile Platinum SPCT partner. 12K+ SAFe career transformations facilitated!

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Meet Our SAFe Practice Heads
Oskar Kawecky, SAFe Practice Head, upGrad KnowledgeHut
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Oskar is a seasoned Lean-Agile transformation expert with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries. As an SPCT and CPS-T, he has been in the trenches, leading successful large-scale digital transformations worldwide.
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An experienced Transformation Architect, Lindy brings on board three decades of experience having led transformations across diverse industries including manufacturing, defense, insurance/financial, and federal government.

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SAFe Agile Software Engineering Exam and Certification FAQs

1. Who provides the SAFe Agile Software Engineer certification?

Scaled Agile, Inc. is the provider of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the most popular method for scaling agile at the enterprise level. SAFe was initially released in 2011 by Dean Leffingwell as a knowledgebase for enterprises to adopt Agile. The SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer certification is given to those who have successfully undertaken the SAFe Agile Software Engineering Practitioner Exam.

2. Can I get certified without taking the SAFe® Agile Software Engineering course?

You cannot get certified without taking the course. Scaled Agile, Inc. believes in true learning which can only be gained through in-person training and hands-on experience given by a SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC). So, if you want to get certified as a SAFe Agile Software Engineer, you need to attend the 24-hours of SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering training.

3. What does the SAFe Agile Software Engineer certification include?

The SAFe Agile Software Engineer certification includes the following:

  • Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer Certificate (PDF format)
  • Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer Digital Badge
  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
  • Access to SAFe events and Meetup groups
  • Various SAFe learning resources

4. What is the process to become a Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer?

Here are the steps to get SAFe Agile Software Engineer certified:

  1. Get trained by an authorized training partner of Scaled Agile, Inc. Attend the two-day training delivered by a SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) who’s also an expert practitioner.
  2. On successful completion of the two-day training, you will receive information on the exam along with your log in credentials, directly from Scaled Agile.
  3. Log in using your credentials and take the two-hour, 60-MCQ online closed-book exam.
  4. Clear the exam and get 42 out of 60 questions right to pass the SAFe Agile Software Engineer or the SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer exam.
  5. On passing the exam, you become a Certified SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer. You will receive your SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer PDF Certificate and Digital Badge within 5-7 working days.

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5. Do you provide a SAFe Agile Software Engineering course completion certificate?

Yes, on completing the course, you will receive a course completion certificate from KnowledgeHut.

SAFe Agile Software Engineering Certification Curriculum

Curriculum

1. SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering Training – Part 1

Learning Objectives

Get introduced to Agile Software Engineering Agile Software Engineering and learn how to connect its principles and practices to built-in quality. Master the application of Test-First principles and applying intentional architecture.

Topics:

  • Introduction to Agile Software Engineering
  • Connecting Principles and Practices to Built-In Quality
  • Accelerating Flow
  • Applying Intentional Architecture
  • Thinking Test-First

2. SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering Training – Part 2

Learning Objective

Learn proven practices to detail, model, design, implement, verify, and validate stories in a SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline. Deep dive into the creation of shared understanding using Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD).

Topics:

  • Discovering Story Details
  • Creating a Shared Understanding with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
  • Communicating with Models

3. SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering Training – Part 3

Learning Objectives:

Master Agile Software Engineering practices and deep dive into integrating built-in quality systems with Code Quality and Design Quality.

Topics:

  • Building Systems with Code Quality
  • Building Systems with Design Quality
  • Implementing with Quality

More details on SAFe Agile Software Engineering can be found on Scaled Agile, Inc.

SAFe Agile Software Engineering Certification Path

Steps To Get the ASE Certification
16 Hours of Instructor-Led Sessions
Join 16 hours of expert-led sessions to master SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering.
Complete Two-Day Training:
Finish the training to access exam details and credentials.
Pass with 70% for Certification:
Score 70%+ to earn SAFe ASE Certification.
Solidify Agile Expertise
Strengthen SAFe and Software engineering skills to champion Agile transformation.
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Learn from Experienced SPCs
Learn from SAFe Practice Consultants with extensive experience of using SAFe.
Take 120-Minute, 60-MCQ Exam:
Use credentials for a 120-minute, 60-MCQ closed-book exam.
Receive Certificate and Badge
Get your certificate and badge within 5-7 days.

Not sure where to get started with your SAFe Agile Software Engineer certification? Just follow these simple steps and validate your expertise as a Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer.

1. Get trained

Get trained by a Scaled Agile authorized training partner and attend the 16-hour training delivered by a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) who’s also an expert practitioner.

2. Take the SAFe Agile Software Engineer exam

On successful completion of the two-day training, you will receive information on the exam along with your login credentials, directly from Scaled Agile. Log in using your credentials and take the two-hour, 60-MCQ and multi-select web-based, closed-book exam. Clear the exam and get 42 out of 60 questions right to pass the SAFe 4 Agile Software Engineer or the SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer exam.

3. You're now a Certified SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer!

On passing the exam, you become a Certified SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer. You will receive your SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer PDF Certificate and Digital Badge within 5-7 working days.

What You Will Learn in SAFe® Agile Software Engineering Training

Learning Objectives
SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline

Enable continuous flow of value delivery, built-in quality: XP, Behavioral-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development

Building Quality into Code

Master the practices that build quality into code with intentional programming and designs (SOLID, Design patterns)

Role of Software Engineering in SAFe

Understand how Software Engineering fits into the larger solution context, intentional architecture and Agile Software Engineering

Accelerating Flow of Continuous Value

Learn to apply Lean-Agile principles to optimize the flow of value, applying Test-First principles and build-n quality

Communicating with Models

Learn how to communicate with models and implement quality systems with Code Quality, Design Quality

Who Should Attend the SAFE ASE Course

Who This Course Is For
  • Scrum Masters
  • Software Developers
  • Agile Coaches
  • Software Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Senior Managers
Who Should Attend

FAQs on the SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering (SAFe ASE) Training

Frequently Asked Questions
SAFe 5 ASE Course

1. What can I accomplish with the SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering course?

The SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineering course has been thoughtfully designed to help you prepare for the Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer exam. By the end of the course, you will be well versed with all the principles and practices of Agile Software Engineering and its relevance in a SAFe transformation. You’ll be able to:

  • Apply Test-First principles and practices to create alignment between tests and requirements
  • Utilize test infrastructures and create tests with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
  • Outline models for communication and representation
  • Drive the detailing, modelling, design, implementation, verification, and validation of stories in a SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline
  • Build applications with code and design quality
  • Collaborate on intentional architecture and emergent design
  • Create an Agile software engineering plan
  • Create Minimum Marketable Features (MMFs)

2. What practical skills can I expect to have after completing this SAFe® Agile Software Engineering course?

Our Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer training aims to equip you with all the skills to be an effective SAFe Agile Software Engineer in a Lean enterprise. In this engaging and interactive three-day program, you will develop the practical skills employers look for in an Agile Software Engineer, namely:

  • Mastery of Agile Software Engineering values, principles, practices
  • Application of Test-First practices
  • Creating tests using Behaviour-Driven Development
  • Outlining models for communication, representation
  • Creation of design from context
  • Building applications with code, design quality
  • Collaborating on intentional architecture, emergent design
  • Creating an Agile software engineering plan
  • Creating Minimum Marketable Features (MMFs)

3. How does a SAFe Agile Software Engineer certification help me?

The SAFe Agile Software Engineer Certification is designed to equip you with all the skills you need to enable technical agility for the Lean Enterprise.

Successful completion of this training course satisfies the requirement for the SAFe Agile Software Engineering Practitioner certification and prepares you to pass the exam the very first time.

As a SAFe certified Agile Software Engineer, you’ll enable organizations to deliver software-centric solutions faster, more predictably, and with higher quality. The certification will set you apart from your peers, delivering career growth benefits.

4. Is the course only for IT professionals?

Not at all. Professionals in IT industries or non-IT industries who want to work in a SAFe environment can take up this course. This includes:

  • Scrum Masters
  • Agile Coaches
  • Consultants
  • Software Developers
  • Software Engineers
  • Senior Managers
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