Course Content

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

Learning Objectives

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

Audience

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

Pre-requisites

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

Course Preparation

Ahead of attending this course we'd suggest participants explore the Full SAFe Configuration at the Scaled Agile Framework website: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/. The icons are clickable, and they will take you to the relevant article.

The following articles are recommended reading:

• Team and Technical Agility: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/team-and-technical-agility/
• Agile Teams: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/agile-teams/
• ScrumXP: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/scrumxp/

Certifying Bodies & Exams

Exam requirements

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe professional is to attend this course. This is a requirement because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

Exam prerequisite skills

• Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, and XP
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
• Working knowledge of software or hardware development processes

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 your course
• 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%)
• 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

Exam study materials

The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:

• Course materials – The course materials are an essential artefact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
• Study guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
• Practice test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
• Sample Questions – A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide

What You Receive

• 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

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

• Certified SAFe® Practitioner PDF certificate
• Certified SAFe® Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SP Community of Practice
• Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other certified SAFe professionals
• A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey

Course Address

We can train at a location of your choice.

Course Duration