SAFe ® Agile Software Engineering (ASE)

Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The Agile Software Engineering (ASE) certification course equips participants with the skills and mindset needed to deliver high-quality, software-centric solutions faster and more predictably. This advanced three-day training explores modern technical practices such as Extreme Programming (XP), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD), all within the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe).

Through hands-on learning, attendees gain practical experience in building a test-first technical infrastructure that enables continuous value flow and built-in quality. The course also introduces foundational Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles to improve collaboration, test automation, and sustainable delivery practices—especially in distributed or remote team environments.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for technical professionals involved in building, testing, and delivering software-based systems in a SAFe environment. Ideal participants include:

• Software Developers and Engineers

• Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers

• Agile Team Members and Scrum Developers

• System Architects and Technical Leads

• DevOps Engineers

• Individuals looking to strengthen technical agility and continuous delivery capabilities

Prerequisites

While no formal prerequisites are required, attendees will benefit most if they have:

• A working knowledge of Agile principles and software development practices

• Experience in software engineering, testing, or DevOps environments

• Prior exposure to SAFe, Scrum, or Lean-Agile concepts

Exam Format

• Certification: SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE)

• Exam Type: Multiple-choice, online, closed-book

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Passing Score: Determined by Scaled Agile, Inc.

• Retake Policy: As per SAFe Certification guidelines

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

1. Applying Test-First Principles and Practices – 20%

• Building alignment between requirements and tests through TDD and BDD

• Developing shared understanding using BDD frameworks

2. Modeling, Designing, and Implementing Stories – 25%

• Translating stories into testable components within the SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline

• Applying abstraction, encapsulation, and SOLID principles

3. Continuous Delivery and Built-In Quality – 20%

• Building quality into every stage of development and deployment

• Automating tests to ensure reliability and faster feedback loops

4. Lean, Agile, and DevOps Foundations – 20%

• Understanding the synergy between Lean principles, Agile practices, and DevOps culture

• Applying these concepts to drive end-to-end value flow

5. Designing for Testability and Continuous Value Flow – 15%

• Architecting systems and codebases for resilience and adaptability

• Leveraging automation and continuous integration for predictability and speed

Learning Outcomes

1. Implement a Test-First Approach – 20%

• Apply TDD and BDD to ensure alignment between requirements, code, and validation processes

2. Build Quality into Code and Design – 20%

• Use XP practices and SOLID principles to embed quality at every development stage

3. Establish Continuous Flow and Delivery – 20%

• Enable continuous integration and automated testing to support a reliable pipeline

4. Apply Lean, Agile, and DevOps Principles – 20%

• Integrate technical agility within team operations to deliver faster, high-quality results

5. Design for Context and Testability – 20%

• Create systems and software that are testable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise value streams