Program: Leading SAFe® / SAFe Agilist

Duration: Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The Leading SAFe® (SA) course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to apply the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) in large organizations. Participants will learn how to align around shared objectives, adopt customer-centric practices, and lead lean-agile transformations. The training also emphasizes PI Planning, value flow, and enterprise-level agility, enabling leaders to effectively drive change and foster organizational growth.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for leaders and professionals responsible for driving business agility, including:
• Executive Leaders
• Senior Project, Program, or Product Managers
• Business or Agility Consultants
• Technology and Engineering Leaders
• Government/Military Technical SMEs
• Contractors and Transformation Leaders

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required. However, prior experience in agile, project management, or leadership roles is recommended to maximize learning outcomes.

Exam Format

• Online, multiple-choice exam
• 45 questions, timed
• Coaching report with feedback provided
• 240 minutes’ duration
• English only

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training).
• Interactive workshops and case studies.
• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies.
• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials.
• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific.

Topics Covered

• Understanding SAFe (20%) – Core principles, team/ART formation, PI planning, and key alignment events.
• Customer Centricity (20%) – Building a culture that prioritizes customer needs and value delivery.
• Strategic Alignment (20%) – Driving clarity from strategy to execution across the enterprise.
• Value Flow (20%) – Enabling team and technical agility through value stream organization.
• Business Agility Foundations (10%) – Lean-agile mindset and enterprise transformation basics.
• Practical Application of SAFe (10%) – Real-world use cases, leadership practices, and adoption guidance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the SAFe framework and its role in enterprise agility (20%)
• Lead organizational change by fostering a lean-agile mindset (20%)
• Align teams and ARTs around common business objectives (20%)
• Apply customer-centric practices to enhance value delivery (15%)
• Facilitate and participate effectively in PI Planning events (15%)
• Guide transformation initiatives to achieve sustainable business agility (10%)