Establishing team agility for Agile Release Trains with SAFe® 5 Practitioner Certification
SAFe for Teams Summary
Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
They will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, they’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.
To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, attendees should be able to:
Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
Know their team and its role on the Agile Release Train
Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams
Plan Iterations
Execute Iterations and demonstrate value
Plan Program Increments
Integrate and work with other teams on the train
Topics Covered
Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Building an Agile Team
Planning the Iteration
Executing the Iteration
Executing the Program Increment
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
Attendee workbook
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP) exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion. Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Who will benefit?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scale
All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch
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® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:
Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes
What our customers are saying
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Scaled Agile Framework is a large framework which is explained in a systematic way with good examples with plenty of interactive lessons. —J Leonard, Oracle.
I gained these valuable insights from the course
Variability is critical and must be embedded and maintained as long as possible, viable.
There is a lot to process. If your organisation is considering an Agile at Scale, I recommend you take this course to get a high-level overview of SAFe. - T Maddick
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SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
SAFe Practitioner certificate
A SAFe 5 Practitionerdigital badgeto promote your accomplishment online
A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Practitioner, which includes access to the SP Community of Practice
A SAFe Practitioner certification usage guide with SP certification marks
Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Annual Renewal
Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
Renewal fee is $100
Exam Details
Exam name– SAFe 5 Practitioner Exam Exam format– Multiple choice, Multiple Select Exam delivery– Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed Exam access– Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 5 Practitioner course
Exam duration– Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam Number of questions– 45 Passing score– 35 out of 45 (78% passing score) Language– English Exam cost– First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50. Retake policy– Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contactsupport@scaledagile.comfor any retake questions.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) & 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.
