Travel & Scholarship promotional pricing available! Email support@thei4group.com for details!

The i4 Group conducts in-house training for your enterprise with special pricing available.

Leading SAFe® with SAFe® 4 Agilist Certification

Applying a Lean-Agile mindset with SAFe

Attendees can develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® Agilist (SA). During this two-day course, they’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA)

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Coordinate the development of large solutions
• Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise

Topics Covered

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Understanding SAFe Principles
• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
• Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
• Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
• Empowering a Lean Portfolio
• Building Large Solutions

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist exam
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course to be eligible for the exam.

Who will benefit?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
• Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
• Program and Project Managers
• Product and Product Line Management
• Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
• Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
• Experience in Scrum

Exam Details

• Name: SAFe 4 Agile Exam
• Format: Multiple Choice
• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course

• Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 45
• Passing Score: 34 out of 45 (76% passing score)
• Sample Test Questions available

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications

Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance

Course logistics: We will provide a workbook and lunch each day.

Dress: business casual. No personal computer needed

Your ticket also pays for a SAFe workbook, exam fee, and lunch.

For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: thei4group.com

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds will be issued for cancellations greater than 14 days from the start of the certification and will be assessed a $150 processing charge. For cancellations between 8 and 14 days from the start of the certification, registrants may transfer to another date or city for equal or lesser value and will be assessed a $150 processing fee. For cancellations 7 days or less, no refunds will be issued or changes allowed.

All ​certifications are not guaranteed to proceed without verbal approval from one of our staff. The i4 group is not responsible for any kind of personal reimbursements due to cancelations. It is recommended that you contact us for status before booking any travel accommodations. If an event is cancelled, all attendees are entitled to a full refund for their ticket purchase.