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Lead the lean-Agile transformation. Become a skilled SAFe® Practice Consultant by getting a better understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework. Learn how to lead teams through a SAFe transformation in enterprises with distributed workforces. Learn and teach to design Agile Release Trains in SAFe enterprises with the SPC certification.
..... Read more32 Hours Live Instructor-Led Online Training
Earn 32 PDUs and 32 SEUs
Free 1-Year SAFe Community Membership
Comprehensive Exam Support
Exam Fee included in Course Fee
Engage in the SA Community of Practice
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.
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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Bringing on board over 16 years of rich experience in IT, Mahesh has led and coached Agile teams and managed programs and portfolios across Fortune 500 companies in industries including Telecom, Aerospace, and Defence among others.
Bringing on board over 16 years of rich experience in IT, Mahesh has led and coached Agile teams and managed programs and portfolios across Fortune 500 companies in industries including Telecom, Aerospace, and Defence among others.
“We're excited to cultivate the next generation of SAFe practitioners and experts drive successful transformation.”
The SAFe framework from Scaled Agile is the methodology of choice for scaling Agile used by seventy percent of Fortune 100 companies with over 800,000 certified practitioners across the globe.
..... Read moreLooking to advance your SAFe® skills, but not sure where to start?
Agile activities, team-based exercises, and more: High energy workshops with hands-on learning.
Get trained by SPCs and SPCTs with over a decade's experience across industries.
Get real-world tips and time-tested techniques from highly qualified mentors.
1-year free SAFe Community Platform membership - join the largest Scaled Agile community.
Webinars, e-books, tutorials, articles, and more - we're right by you in your learning journey!
Six months of post-training mentor guidance to overcome challenges in your Agile career.
Not sure where to get started with your Implementing SAFe 6.0 with SPC certification? Just follow these simple steps:
..... View MoreLearn how to coach a SAFe transformation and lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation.
Learn about the different steps involved in launching an agile release train.
Identify, map and manage value streams so that the right values can be prioritized.
Learn how to build and deliver solutions with Agile Product Delivery effectively.
Develop roadmaps for value creation and keep managing them to evolve tactfully.
Learn how to identify and understand each role within a SAFe implementation.
Learning Objective:
Refresh your fundamental knowledge of SAFe practices and the components that go into a SAFe Transformation.
Learning Objective:
Learn the steps in Implementing SAFe across the organization, the steps to be followed and getting the SPC credential.
More details on Implementing SAFe 6.0 or the SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC) certification can be found on Scaled Agile, Inc.
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Mauricio Gambini has solid experience in organizational assessment, strategic planning, implementation of agile frameworks, program/project/process/quality management, coaching leadership and teams, definition and implementation of maturity models, optimization of skills (coaching and mentoring), value stream mapping, metrics, and indicators.
.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.
An SPC Certification is an advanced certification in Scaled Agile. SPCs or SAFe Practice Consultants are critical to successful SAFe Implementation. An SPC Certification validates the knowledge and ability of a professional to undertake a SAFe transformation.
Our SAFe® Practice Consultant training aims to equip you with all the skills to be an effective SAFe Practice Consultant in a SAFe enterprise. In this engaging and interactive 32-hour program, you will develop many practical skills like:
The SAFe Practice Consultant Certification is designed to equip you with all the skills you need to enable in delivering SAFe coaching across your Enterprise.
Successful completion of this SPC training course satisfies the requirement for the SAFe Practice Consultant certification and prepares you to pass the exam the very first time.
As a SAFe Practice Consultant, you will enable trainings across the organization to implement SAFe practices and ensure the practices are being continued over time. The certification will set you apart from your peers, delivering career growth benefits in a role that is high in demand.
The Implementing SAFe Certification Cost can vary according to your location. To check what the relevant rates are in your location, please check the schedule page.
All professionals keen on bettering their understanding of a SAFe environment are welcome to attend this course. This is an advanced certification. To qualify for certification a candidate will have to meet the following requirements:
Once you have completed the SAFe Practice Consultant certification, you can take on senior roles adding value across teams and at the program level, accelerating the benefits of SAFe implementation across the enterprise.
To further enhance your SAFe skills, you can consider pursuing the SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT) certification.
Yes, Scaled Agile is the preferred scaling framework for organizations across industries. SPCs play a key role in successful SAFe implementation. With a SAFe SPC Certification you can prove your knowledge and ability to lead SAFe transformation across an organization.
A SAFe SPC is an advanced designation in Scaled Agile. Certified SPCs make $126.000 annually on an average.
The SAFe Practice Consultant course has been thoughtfully designed to help you prepare for the SAFe Practice Consultant exam. By the end of the course, you will be well-versed with all the principles and practices of a SAFe transformation. You will be able to:
The right SAFe certification for you will depend on your current role in your organization, your area of interest and your previous experience. Scaled Agile can suggest what the most appropriate SAFe certification for you is on this page.
Not at all. Professionals in IT industries or non-IT industries who want to learn how to coach people in Agile practices in a SAFe environment can take up this course. This includes:
For SPCs to train RTEs they must meet the following guidelines prescribed by Scaled Agile Inc.
Once they meet the above criteria they must register for an RTE Trainer Enablement Learning Plan on the Scaled Agile Community Platform.
Visit the Scaled Agile page for further information.
You can get 32 PDUs and 32 SEUs by participating in our 32-hour training program.
PDUs are Professional Development Units issued by the Project Management Institute®. They can be earned by completing educational training or learning opportunities, which serve to validate your participation and continued proficiency in the principles and practices of project management.
PDUs are the measuring unit used to quantify your project management professional development as part of the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. 1 PDU = 1 hour of learning/activity.
A Scrum Education Unit® (SEU®) is a credit issued by Scrum Alliance®, validating your participation and continued proficiency in the fundamental principles of Scrum. SEUs demonstrate that you are furthering your proficiency as a Scrum practitioner. SEUs follow a 1:1 ratio, where one hour of participation or preparation towards increasing your proficiency in Scrum is equal to one SEU.
You can earn PDUs by attending training programs offered by PMI R.E.P.s or by organizations or universities. Whenever you attend a PMI congress, webinar, conference or any other event or indulge in self-directed learning, you can earn PDUs.
You can find out more about PDUs in PMI’s FAQs.
Our blog will help you learn more about how to earn an SEU from Scrum Alliance. Get all the information you need to take advantage of SEUs for your professional growth, namely:
For further information about SEUs and PDUs, please reach us at support@knowledgehut.com.
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.
No, you cannot get certified without taking the course. Scaled Agile, Inc. believes in true learning which can only be gained through in-person SPC training and hands-on experience given by a SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT). So, if you want to get certified as a SAFe Practice Consultant, you need to attend the 32-hour SAFe Practice Consultant training.
The SAFe Practice Consultant certification includes the following:
SAFe SPC Certification is awarded to SAFe professionals who undertake the Implementing SAFe course and validates their knowledge by clearing the SPC Exam.
Here are the steps to get SAFe Practice Consultant certification:
Yes, on completing the course, you will receive a course completion certificate from KnowledgeHut.
To get certified you will have to attend 32 hours of training by a SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT) followed by an exam to demonstrate your SAFe knowledge. Once you pass the exam you will be certified as a SAFe Practice Consultant.
No, your certificate will not mention the mode in which you have attended the course. It will look the same as the in-person certificates.
By renewing your SPC certification, you'll continue to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving Agile landscape. Here are some of the ways you will benefit:
The SAFe Practice Consultant certification needs to be renewed every year. The cost of renewal is set at $995 per year. This includes membership of the SAFe Community Platform.
Here are the steps to renew your certification:
For more details, please refer to SAFe Renewal Details.
A digital badge is an online image of your SAFe Certification that enables you to verify, share, post, and manage your SAFe expertise real-time, via any platform. The Digital Badge is issued by Acclaim, the exclusive certifying entity for Scaled Agile, Inc. The digital badge is proof of your certification that you can share with others and display on your profile.
To receive the Digital Badge, go to the Privacy Preference Settings within the SAFe Community Platform and opt for it. Availing a Digital Badge is completely your decision; it is not mandatory.
You will receive an e-mail from no-reply@youracclaim.com with the instructions to claim your badge. The mail will also have information on setting-up your account for certification management and sharing. To know more, please visit here.
A Digital Badge comes with the following benefits:
You can share your Digital Badge directly from the Acclaim Platform:
No. Digital Badge is included as part of your SAFe Community subscription benefits. The Badge will remain valid as long as you are a member of SAFe Community Platform. In case your membership expires, or you do not renew it, the badge page will display the message “Expired”.
Though badges are simply digital image files, they are linked to unique verified data, making them more secure and reliable than any other form of certificate. Therefore, it eliminates the possibility of anyone copying your certification as well as your associated identity.
Visit this page for issues related to:
Write to support@scaledagile.com if you have not received any badge notifications even after earning a SPC certification or if you want to retrieve a badge that you rejected or deleted in Acclaim.
The SAFe Product Consultant exam is an advanced level exam that requires you to have a firm hold on all the concepts and tools used in SAFe. Our intensive coaching and exam preparation activities are all geared towards helping you pass the exam on the first attempt.
Once you complete your 32-hour course, you will receive a welcome email from Scaled Agile, Inc. This email will contain the link that will redirect you to the exam page.
No, you will have a time limit of 120 minutes and will not be able to pause the test. In case you accidentally close the window, you will be able to reopen it immediately. If you lose the internet connection or access to the test for an extended period, you will have to reach out to support@scaledagile.com.
There is no re-evaluation for the exam. However, if you fail you can retake the exam.
Yes, the first exam attempt is included as a part of the course registration fee if, the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Here, are the further details about exam retakes:
You will get your results immediately after you attempt the SPC certification exam and click on the submit button.
There are no limits to the number of times you can attempt the exam, if you pay for it. Scaled Agile, Inc. allows you to take the first attempt at no cost, within 30 days of the course completion. Thereafter, each retake attempt costs $250.
The SPC exam lasts for 120 minutes
No, the SPC exam is a web-based, closed book exam. This means you will not be allowed to refer any materials during the exam.
There are 60 multiple choice questions on the SPC exam.
To Pass the SPC exam you will need to score at least 80% on the Implementing SAFe exam.
The Implementing SAFe workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through our experiential learning platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions.
Get your all doubts cleared from the SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer (SPCT), who is an experienced practitioner.
The conventional in-person Implementing SAFe training from Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) is typically delivered over four days. The online course is divided into several classes of shorter hours, unlike the in-person class. The size of the class is capped at 30 so that students gain a better learning experience. The participants and our trainers will be able to virtually collaborate with one another with the help of webcam tool.
Our SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant Trainers (SPCTs) are:
Our Implementing SAFe course focuses on engaging interactions. Most of the class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions, and team collaboration, all facilitated by the SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer who is an experienced Scrum practitioner. The workshop focuses on practical solutions to real-world challenges drawn from decades of experience as SAFe Practitioners in Agile environments.
Software Requirements
System Requirements
Yes, your course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. Once you log in, you will have access to the study plan and all the course material.
The course material consists of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks, relevant assignments, assessments, and case studies.
No, live sessions must not be recorded as there are strict guidelines from Scaled Agile, Inc. Neither trainers nor students are permitted to record the live sessions.
No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.
If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option re-joining within half-an-hour, subject to accreditation body guidelines and the instructor’s preference.
Our workshops are currently held online. Anyone with a stable internet, from anywhere across the world, can access the SAFe workshop and benefit from it.
You can check out upcoming schedules here.
KnowledgeHut will send a registration link to you via e-mail. You will have to set your password, log in to our platform, and start your learning journey.
If you miss a class, you can access the class recordings at any time. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10-12-minute recapitulation of the previous class.
When you’re thinking of SPC courses online, the most you get is pre-recorded videos. However, as a premiere SPC course provider, we help you get coached by top instructors with the help of live instructor-led training where you will be coached by a SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer.
We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing and will soon be adding more integrations soon.
Yes, there will be other participants in the class. You can remotely attend the classes from any place that has a steady internet connection.
In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section. You can also reach out to your workshop manager via the workshop group messenger.
If you have any more questions, please email us at support@knowledgehut.com, and we will be happy to get back to you.
If the training or course is cancelled by Gladwell Academy, the participant shall be notified by email or telephone. This will take place at least 7 days before the starting date of the training. In such an event, Gladwell Academy will offer participants an alternative date and / or location. If the participants agree on the alternative, Gladwell Academy will register the new date / dates. The participant of Gladwell Academy will then receive a new confirmation containing the alternative date. If the participant does not accept the alternative offered, the training will be canceled free of charge and will be refunded within two weeks.
Changes or cancellation by the participant is free of charge up to 14 days after the registration. After this period it is not possible to change or cancel registration free of charge and participant will be charged the following costs:
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