Leading SAFe with SAFe Agilist (SA) certification

Leading SAFe is a two-day training course designed for leaders, managers, and Agile practitioners who want to learn how to successfully lead a Lean-Agile transformation using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

The course provides an in-depth understanding of SAFe’s principles and practices, including how to align teams, departments, and programs to deliver value at scale. 

Participants gain practical insights into organising around value, implementing Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Upon completing the course and passing the certification exam, attendees earn the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification.

The course is open to everyone, irrespective of their experience level. It is highly recommended that people planning to take the SAFe Agilist certification exam have some experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product development, project management, or Scrum.

Yes, the exam fee for your first attempt is included in the course registration fee. 

The instructor provides access to the exam at the end of the class.

You will have 30 days to take the exam online via SAFe Studio at a time and place of your choosing. You do not need to schedule the exam in advance.

You can view the SAFe Agilsit study guide on the Scaled Agile website here.

For exam preparation tips and tricks, check our Advice on Taking SAFe Certification Exams (and retaining classroom learning).

• Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility
• Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values, and Principles
• Establishing Team and Technical Agility
• Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery 
• Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
• Leading the Change

At Pretty Agile, we understand the importance of flexible training options. Our public courses are offered online, making them accessible to clients across Australia and internationally. Online training is delivered through highly interactive sessions using Zoom, Mural, and Slack. This ensures a seamless experience, allowing participants to engage in hands-on activities, ask questions, and collaborate with peers—just as they would in an in-person class.

Private in-house courses can be delivered online or in person.

Leading SAFe equips leaders with the tools needed to drive organisational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Through a combination of theory and practical application, the course provides participants with the knowledge to scale Agile practices across the enterprise, align teams to strategic goals, and deliver value faster. The skills gained from this course empower leaders to build high-performing teams, ensuring long-term success in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re an executive, project manager, or architect, this course provides a roadmap for achieving business agility.

Leading SAFe is the ideal course for leaders responsible for driving Lean-Agile transformations. You will learn how to:

• Apply Lean-Agile principles to build and support high-performing teams.
• Lead successful PI Planning events and coordinate Agile Release Trains.
• Embrace a customer-focused approach to Agile Product Delivery.
• Implement Lean Portfolio Management and drive continuous value delivery through a Continuous Delivery Pipeline.

The SAFe Agilist (SA) certification is a globally recognised qualification for individuals who complete the Leading SAFe course and pass the associated exam. It demonstrates a foundational understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and the ability to lead Lean-Agile transformations at scale. The certification equips professionals with the skills to apply Lean-Agile principles, align teams with organisational goals, and deliver value more effectively.

Leading SAFe is a two-day course focused on understanding and applying the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to lead Agile transformations and drive value delivery. It's ideal for leaders, managers, and team members who want to gain a foundational understanding of SAFe and earn the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification.

Implementing SAFe, on the other hand, is a four-day course designed for change agents. It provides advanced training on launching and coaching Agile Release Trains (ARTs), facilitating organizational change, and driving SAFe adoption. Participants earn the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification, enabling them to lead SAFe implementations across the organisation.

Leading SAFe is the training course designed to teach the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). It is ideal for leaders, managers, and team members who want to understand how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation.

SAFe Agilist (SA) is the certification earned after completing the Leading SAFe course and passing the certification exam. It demonstrates your knowledge of SAFe and your ability to apply its principles to drive organisational agility and deliver value at scale.

In short, Leading SAFe is the course, and SAFe Agilist is the certification you achieve upon completing it.