Leading SAFe is the foundational course for the Scaled Agile Framework. It equips executives, managers, and agile change agents with the principles to lead a Lean-Agile transformation and execute Agile Release Trains across an enterprise.
The exam is a rigorous, 45-question, closed-book multiple-choice test. However, our immersive live training is specifically designed to prepare you thoroughly, and we provide guidance on utilizing the SAFe Studio practice exams to ensure you pass confidently.
SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) is a tactical course for individuals who will actively manage a team within a train. Leading SAFe (Agilist) is a strategic leadership course for managers and executives who need to understand how the entire enterprise framework operates.
Yes. SAFe certifications require an annual renewal through Scaled Agile, Inc. The renewal fee maintains your digital badge and gives you continued access to the SAFe Studio resources, toolkits, and community forums.
Program Increment (PI) Planning is the heartbeat of SAFe. It is a massive, cadence-based, face-to-face (or virtual) event where all teams on an Agile Release Train align to a shared vision, identify dependencies, and plan their work for the next 8-12 weeks.
The course is highly recommended for CEOs, CIOs, Portfolio Managers, VPs, Directors, Enterprise Architects, and any leadership role responsible for driving digital transformation and aligning strategy with execution.
Because the SAFe Agilist certification targets leadership and management roles, salaries are highly competitive. Depending on the market, SAFe Agilists typically command salaries ranging from $120,000 to over $160,000 USD.
Yes. Your enrollment with Careers Skills includes the live instructor-led training, comprehensive digital workbooks, a one-year membership to the SAFe Studio, and your first attempt at the SAFe Agilist certification exam.
Yes. Attendees may be eligible to apply for Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward Project Management Institute (PMI) certifications, as well as Scrum Education Units (SEUs) through the Scrum Alliance.
SAFe provides a proven, structured blueprint for scaling agile beyond single teams. It aligns hundreds or thousands of developers, synchronizes alignment across business units, improves time-to-market, and guarantees predictable value delivery.