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Leading SAFe with SAFe Agilist (SA) certification

Leading SAFe with SAFe Agilist (SA) certification

Become a SAFe Agilist and lead Lean-Agile transformation across your enterprise.

The AI-Empowered SAFe Leading SAFe course equips leaders with the foundational knowledge to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework. Over two days, you will learn to align complex organisations around clear strategic objectives, organise teams around the flow of value, and apply responsible AI prompting techniques to strengthen your leadership practice.

The course covers the full breadth of the SAFe framework, from Lean-Agile mindset and PI Planning through to Lean Portfolio Management and leading organisational change. Participants develop the skills to connect strategy with execution and create the conditions for sustained business agility.

Complete both days and you are eligible to sit the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam.

Delivered by a SAFe Fellow, SPCT, and Certified AI-Native Trainer.

 

Become a SAFe Agilist and lead Lean-Agile transformation across your enterprise.

The AI-Empowered SAFe Leading SAFe course equips leaders with the foundational knowledge to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework. Over two days, you will learn to align complex organisations around clear strategic objectives, organise teams around the flow of value, and apply responsible AI prompting techniques to strengthen your leadership practice.

The course covers the full breadth of the SAFe framework, from Lean-Agile mindset and PI Planning through to Lean Portfolio Management and leading organisational change. Participants develop the skills to connect strategy with execution and create the conditions for sustained business agility.

Complete both days and you are eligible to sit the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam.

Delivered by a SAFe Fellow, SPCT, and Certified AI-Native Trainer.

 


Register Dates Time Location Trainers Cost(AUD) Sale Ends
Register 08 Apr to 09 Apr 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Adrienne Wilson $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 24 Mar
Register 14 May to 15 May 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 29 Apr
Register 09 Jun to 10 Jun 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 26 May
Register 15 Jul to 16 Jul 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Adrienne Wilson $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 30 Jun
Register 10 Aug to 11 Aug 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 24 Jul
Register 09 Sep to 10 Sep 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Adrienne Wilson $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 25 Aug
Register 20 Oct to 21 Oct 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEDT 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,395.00
$1,195.00 + GST		 05 Oct
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What Our Clients Say

Leanne Haire Operations & Portfolio Lead, ANZ Banking Group

Being taught by people who have brought SAFe to life is key. The standout feedback from my colleagues was how valuable it was learning from lived experience — and what we achieved afterwards has been amazing.

Tom Wheeler Head of Digital Programmes, Asia Pacific, HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management

Great to step back and certify with formal training in leading agile transformations at scale. Excellent delivery from a Melbourne-based team — plus some Australian humour to brighten early starts.

Terry Hunjon National Quality Director at Raytheon Australia

Very informative and directly useful to my role. Complex topics were made simple through practical activities, and the course delivered strong return on investment in both time and fees.

Pamela Warwick Business Transformation Program Lead, Melton City Council

The content and real-world examples were exactly what I needed. I left the course with around 10 actionable items and tools to implement — small refinements that will deliver big impact.

Aaron Hines Program Manager at Crown Resorts

This was my first time in a virtual classroom, and it exceeded expectations. The collaboration tools and organisation were excellent, making the two-day course engaging and fly by.

Ryan Jacka Senior Group Manager PMO at Crown Resorts

“An excellent two days of Leading SAFe training. Thanks to Adrienne Wilson for the wisdom and energy brought to the course — a highly valuable experience.

Why train with Pretty Agile?

Understanding SAFe and leading a real implementation are not the same thing.

Our trainers have led enterprise SAFe implementations across Australia and New Zealand since 2014. That experience shapes how the course is delivered, with practical insight into the organisational, governance, and delivery constraints leaders face when applying SAFe in complex environments.

  • Delivered by a SAFe Fellow, SPCT, and Certified AI-Native Trainer.
  • Australia's most experienced Scaled Agile Partner, established in 2014 and focused exclusively on SAFe.
  • Trained 14,000+ people in SAFe since 2014.
  • 95%+ public course run rate.
  • 100% Australian owned and operated.
  • Scaled Agile Platinum SPCT Partner and AI-Native Charter Partner for Australia and New Zealand.

We work exclusively in SAFe environments and understand the realities of enterprise transformation in Australia and New Zealand.

 

Who Should Attend

Leading SAFe is designed for current and aspiring leaders responsible for driving Lean-Agile transformation. The course suits a wide range of roles operating at team, program, and portfolio level.

Typical attendees include:

  • Executive leaders, directors, and managers
  • Program and project managers
  • Product Owners and Product Managers
  • Portfolio managers and PMO/VMO leads
  • Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters
  • Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects

No prior SAFe experience is required. Participants with some background in software development, Agile, or product delivery will find the content immediately applicable.

If you are not sure if this course is right for you, check out our guide to choosing a SAFe certification.

 

What You'll Gain

 

After the course, you'll be able to:

  • Apply Lean-Agile mindset, values, and principles to lead enterprise change.
  • Align teams and programs around clear strategic objectives to improve visibility of priorities, dependencies, and outcomes.
  • Organise cross-functional teams around value streams to improve flow.
  • Lead and participate in PI Planning events, including preparation, execution, and follow-through.
  • Establish a Lean Portfolio Management function within your organisation.
  • Use AI prompting techniques to support planning, stakeholder communication, and structured decision-making in your SAFe Agilist role.

 

The course covers six modules across two days.

  • Adapting and Thriving with SAFe
  • Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values and Principles
  • Team and Technical Agility
  • Agile Product Delivery
  • Lean Portfolio Management
  • Leading the Change

 

  • Course workbook (physical and digital)
  • One-year access to SAFe Insider, including the SAFe Framework, SAFe CoPilot, and select SAFe Connect Forums
  • Preparation and eligibility to sit the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam
  • Course certificate of completion
  • Postage of physical materials

The exam is included in the course registration fee (first attempt). Your trainer provides access at the end of the course. You have 30 days to complete the exam online via SAFe Studio at a time of your choosing.

Attendees must attend both days to qualify for the exam.

Attendees may be eligible to claim PDUs toward PMI continuing education requirements and SEUs toward Scrum Alliance certification.

Leading SAFe 6.0 training inclusions

No prerequisites are required for Leading SAFe. The course is open to all experience levels.

If you're planning to progress to Implementing SAFe or SAFe Release Train Engineer, Leading SAFe is the recommended first step.

Leading SAFe is the foundation for the SAFe certification pathway. Common next steps include:

  • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) — for those moving into product roles within an Agile Release Train.
  • Implementing SAFe (SPC) — for those leading or coaching SAFe transformations at enterprise scale.
  • SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) — for those responsible for aligning portfolio strategy with execution.

Leading SAFe is a two-day course focused on understanding and applying the Scaled Agile Framework to lead Lean-Agile transformation. It leads to the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification.

Implementing SAFe is a four-day course for change agents responsible for launching and coaching Agile Release Trains, facilitating organisational change, and driving SAFe adoption. It leads to the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification.

 

 

Build on the AI practices introduced in the Leading SAFe course with Pretty Agile's AI-Native training, developed by Scaled Agile to support responsible AI adoption.

  • AI-Native Foundations — build AI fluency and confidence. Learn to use AI tools responsibly, navigate change, and apply practical frameworks that support your role. Prerequisite for AI-Native Change Agent.
  • AI-Native Change Agent — for team leads, product roles, and change agents driving AI initiatives. Learn to lead cross-functional work and translate AI potential into practical results.

AI-Native classes are currently offered in person in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland, with other locations available on request.