Management / Agile Methodologies

SAFe — Leading SAFe with SAFe Agilist Certification

An accredited Leading SAFe training preparing participants for the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam. The program covers Scaled Agile Framework fundamentals, SAFe Principles and Core Values, Agile Release Train management and PI Planning, Lean Portfolio Management, and Lean-Agile enterprise transformation strategy. Participants learn practical tools for scaling Agile at the organizational level and receive an exam voucher for the SAFe Agilist certification.

Why choose this training?

Scaling Agile beyond a single Scrum team is one of the greatest challenges facing modern IT organizations. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is the most widely adopted scaling methodology, used by over 70% of enterprise organizations implementing Agile at scale. The Leading SAFe training gives organizational leaders comprehensive knowledge of SAFe — from Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe Principles, through Agile Release Train management and PI Planning, to Lean Portfolio Management and transformation strategy.

The program is intensive and practical — beyond framework theory, participants work on case studies, simulate PI Planning, and analyze real SAFe implementation challenges. The training concludes with a module preparing for the SAFe Agilist (SA) exam, and the price includes an exam voucher and a one-year membership in the SAFe Community Platform.

What makes our approach unique?

EITT delivers SAFe trainings with certified SAFe Practice Consultants (SPC) who not only know the framework theoretically but have experience leading Lean-Agile transformations in enterprise organizations across European markets. With a team of over 500 experts and experience from more than 2,500 trainings, we deliver programs that combine official Scaled Agile material with practical business context.

Our training goes beyond the standard SAFe slide deck — instructors share lessons from real implementations, discuss common anti-patterns, and facilitate discussions about challenges specific to participants’ organizations. The training is available online and onsite, and the two-day format allows full coverage of exam material while preserving time for practical exercises and experience sharing.

Benefits

Understand the fundamentals of Scaled Agile Framework and SAFe configurations
Apply SAFe Principles and Core Values in organizational decision-making
Design and facilitate PI Planning for an Agile Release Train
Implement Lean Portfolio Management with Lean budgeting and Portfolio Kanban
Define a Lean-Agile transformation strategy using the SAFe Implementation Roadmap
Prepare to pass the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam
Identify common anti-patterns and challenges in SAFe implementations

Who is this training for?

Directors and VPs responsible for Agile transformation in their organization

Program and portfolio managers leading complex initiatives

Scrum Masters and Release Train Engineers scaling Agile practices

Agile coaches supporting organizations in SAFe implementation

Enterprise architects coordinating architecture in a SAFe environment

PMO leads transforming the project office toward Lean-Agile

Prerequisites

Minimum 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management
Practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (Scrum Master, Product Owner, or team lead)
Understanding of the software development lifecycle
Experience working with cross-functional teams

Training program

Why enterprises need to scale Agile beyond individual teams
Scaled Agile Framework overview — configurations (Essential, Large Solution, Portfolio)
Lean-Agile Mindset — Lean Thinking principles in software development context
SAFe House of Lean — value, respect for people, flow, innovation, relentless improvement
The role of leadership in Lean-Agile transformation
Case study — SAFe implementation in an enterprise organization

Ten SAFe Principles — from economics to organizing around value
#1 Take an economic view — Cost of Delay and WSJF
Core Values — Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, Program Execution
SAFe Lean-Agile Principles in practice — exercises and discussions
Connecting strategy to execution — Strategic Themes and OKRs
Measuring in SAFe — flow metrics, predictability, and business outcomes

Agile Release Train — structure, roles, and responsibilities
Release Train Engineer (RTE) — role and competencies
PI Planning — preparation, execution, and outcomes
Program Board and dependency management
Iteration execution and System Demo
Inspect and Adapt — continuous improvement at the ART level

Lean Portfolio Management — strategy, funding, and governance
Portfolio Kanban — from epic to delivery
Lean budgeting — Participatory Budgeting and guardrails
Portfolio strategy and Enterprise Solution Delivery
Value Streams — identification and flow optimization
Connecting portfolio to strategy — Strategic Themes and portfolio metrics

The leader's role in SAFe — from command-and-control to servant leadership
Organizational Agility — Business Agility Value Stream
Continuous Learning Culture — Innovation and Relentless Improvement
SAFe Implementation Roadmap — 12 steps to implementation
Change management in SAFe transformation — Kotter and the SAFe approach
Common challenges and anti-patterns in SAFe implementations

SAFe Agilist exam overview — format, scope, and requirements
Key exam domains and topic weightings
Practice exam questions with detailed answer discussions
Tips and strategies for passing the exam
Registration process and certification information
Continuing development — SAFe Agilist renewal and certification path

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

Does the training include a SAFe Agilist exam voucher?

Yes — the training price includes a voucher for the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam and a one-year membership in the SAFe Community Platform, which provides access to educational materials, tools, and the SAFe community. The exam is taken online after the training, and participants have a defined window to complete it from the course completion date.

What experience level is needed to benefit from Leading SAFe?

We recommend a minimum of 5 years of experience in project, program, or portfolio management along with practical Agile/Scrum experience. The training is designed for organizational leaders — directors, program managers, Scrum Masters, and Agile coaches — who want to scale Agile beyond a single team. Those without Agile experience should first complete a Scrum fundamentals training.

How does SAFe Agilist differ from other Agile certifications like PSM or CSM?

SAFe Agilist (SA) is a certification focused on scaling Agile at the organizational level, not within a single team. PSM and CSM address Scrum Master work within one team, while SA covers Agile Release Train management, Lean Portfolio Management, PI Planning, and enterprise transformation. SAFe Agilist is dedicated to leaders responsible for implementing Agile at full organizational scale.

What does the SAFe Agilist exam look like and what is the passing score?

The SAFe Agilist exam is an online test consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions with a 90-minute time limit. The passing score is 77%. The exam becomes available after completing the training and can be taken from any location with internet access. In the final training module, we conduct practice exam exercises and discuss passing strategies.

Why choose EITT for Leading SAFe training?

EITT is an accredited training partner with a team of over 500 experts and experience from more than 2,500 delivered trainings. We deliver SAFe trainings with certified SAFe Practice Consultants (SPC) who have experience implementing SAFe in enterprise organizations. The program combines official Scaled Agile material with real-world case studies, increasing the practical value of the training.