SAFe Agilist (SA) — Leading SAFe
The SAFe Agilist (SA) certification demonstrates that you can lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Offered after completing the 2-day Leading SAFe course, it covers Lean-Agile principles, PI Planning, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and how to align business strategy with Agile delivery at scale. It is one of the most sought-after enterprise agility credentials globally.
What is the SA Course?
The SAFe Agilist (SA) certification demonstrates that you can lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Offered after completing the 2-day Leading SAFe course, it covers Lean-Agile principles, PI Planning, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and how to align business strategy with Agile delivery at scale. It is one of the most sought-after enterprise agility credentials globally.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Executives and senior leaders driving Agile transformation
- Programme Managers and Release Train Engineers
- Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches
- IT managers overseeing multiple development teams
What You Will Learn in the SA Course
A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.
Lean-Agile Mindset & SAFe Principles
- SAFe House of Lean
- Agile Manifesto
- 10 SAFe principles
- Business agility
Agile Teams & Agile Release Trains
- ART configuration
- Cross-functional teams
- Roles: RTE, Scrum Master, PO
- System Team and Shared Services
PI Planning & Execution
- Programme Increment Planning
- Team PI Objectives
- ART Inspect & Adapt
- Continuous Delivery Pipeline
Lean Portfolio Management
- Strategic themes
- Portfolio Kanban
- Lean budgets and guardrails
- Value streams
Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
- Leading by example
- Creating psychological safety
- Measuring outcomes
- Sustaining transformation
Course Prerequisites
Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, or project/programme management recommended
- Completion of the 2-day Leading SAFe course
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum fundamentals is strongly recommended
Exam Information
Everything you need to know about the SA certification exam.
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | SAFe Agilist (SA) Exam |
Exam Code | SA |
Exam Type | Online, closed book, multiple choice |
Total Questions | 45 questions |
Passing Score | 73% (33/45) |
Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
Language | English |
Exam Provider | Scaled Agile (online proctored) |
Exam Focus | Lean-Agile leadership, ART execution, and SAFe principles |
Exam Registration | Provided after completing the Leading SAFe course via scaledagile.com |
Retake Policy | 1 free retake included; additional retakes require repurchase |
Certification Validity | 1 year (renewal via SAFe Community platform) |
Exam Topics
Training Plans
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Basic
Certification Program
- Certification syllabus training
- Private instructor-led live classes
- Hands-on labs
- Practice exams
- Certification exam guidance
Pro
Certification + Projects
- Everything in Basic
- Real-world industry projects
- Case studies
- GitHub portfolio project
- Assignment reviews
- Capstone mini project
Premium
Career Acceleration
- Everything in Pro
- Resume building
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Interview preparation
- Mock interviews
- Career mentoring sessions
- Capstone project
- Certification exam strategy
- Industry use-case training
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Learning Path
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