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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 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.

Delivered by SAFe Fellows who are also SPCTs and Certified AI-Native Trainers.


Register Dates Time Location Trainers Cost(AUD) Sale Ends
31 Aug to 01 Sep 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Adrienne Wilson $1,495.00
$1,295.00 + GST		 14 Aug
30 Sep to 01 Oct 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEST 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,495.00
$1,295.00 + GST		 15 Sep
26 Oct to 27 Oct 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEDT 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,495.00
$1,295.00 + GST		 16 Oct
18 Nov to 19 Nov 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEDT 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,495.00
$1,295.00 + GST		 03 Nov
14 Dec to 15 Dec 2026 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEDT 		Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $1,495.00
$1,295.00 + GST		 27 Nov
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What Our Clients Say

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 SAFe Fellows who are also SPCTs and Certified AI-Native Trainers.
  • Australia's most experienced Scaled Agile Partner.
  • Trained 14,500+ 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.

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.

Participants who complete both days are eligible to sit the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam.

Course Overview

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

Leading SAFe is a two-day course built on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), designed for leaders and managers responsible for driving Lean-Agile transformation across their organisation. It covers Lean-Agile mindset, PI Planning, Agile Product Delivery, Lean Portfolio Management, and leading organisational change.

Participants who attend both days and pass the certification exam earn the SAFe Agilist (SA) credential. Leading SAFe is the recommended starting point for the SAFe certification pathway and is open to all experience levels.

The SAFe Agilist (SA) is the certification earned by completing the Leading SAFe course and passing the associated exam. It is one of the most widely held SAFe credentials globally, recognised by employers across government, financial services, and enterprise technology in Australia and internationally.

SA demonstrates a foundational understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework and the ability to lead Lean-Agile transformation at scale. The certification is issued digitally by Scaled Agile, valid for one year, and renewable annually.

  • Printed and digital course workbook
  • A physical pack delivered to your door, including a copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty and some Pretty Agile swag.
  • Certification exam included (two attempts within 60 days)
  • Unlimited practice tests with question-level feedback and coaching report via SAFe Studio
  • One-year access to SAFe Insider, including the SAFe Framework, SAFe CoPilot, and select SAFe Connect Forums
  • Digital certification badge, shareable on LinkedIn and other networks
  • Certificate of completion issued by Scaled Agile, Inc.
  • Eligibility to claim 15 PDUs toward PMI certifications and SEUs through Scrum Alliance

Participants must attend both days to qualify for the certification exam.

AI-Empowered Leading SAFe 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.

Pretty Agile delivers Leading SAFe as a two-day live online course. Sessions run 9 AM to 6 PM AEST/AEDT. Corporate and private delivery is available on request — contact us to discuss options for your team.

Participants who attend both days and pass the exam earn the SAFe Agilist (SA) credential, issued digitally by Scaled Agile. The certification is valid for one year and is renewable annually.

Two exam attempts are included with your course registration. You have 60 days from attendance confirmation to sit the exam online via SAFe Studio at a time of your choosing.

Your results include a coaching report. An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback is also available via SAFe Studio to help you prepare.

For full exam specifications, question count, time limit, and pass mark, see the Leading SAFe Exam Study Guide on the Scaled Agile support site.

Your course registration includes unlimited practice tests via SAFe Studio with question-level feedback and a coaching report. The exam is open-book and web-based; most participants sit it within a few weeks of attending.

For practical advice on what to focus on, how to use the practice test, and how to approach the exam on the day, see our guide to SAFe certification exams.

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

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

You can download the Leading SAFe course overview here: Leading SAFe course overview (PDF)