Our SAFe for Teams courses are taught by one or two SPCs (SAFe Program Consultants) or even SPCTs (SAFe Program Consultant Trainers). These inspiring trainers are consultants who are active in the field and have extensive SAFe experience in training and implementing SAFe at large organizations.
SAFe For Teams (SP)
Agile Release Trains (ARTs) thrive on the seamless collaboration of teams. How do you make sure when scaling Agility, everyone speaks the same language and understands the new way of working? Discover the secret to becoming a successful Agile Release Trains (ART) with the SAFe for Teams (SP) training.
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When igniting change within large organizations a collective spirit is indispensable. Drive impactful changes within your organization by ensuring that all team members are on the same page. Enhance your own skills and become a more valuable and high-performing team member by supporting and empowering your team.
During our two-day SAFe for Teams (SP) training, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, delivering value and improving your role by effectively using Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP). Furthermore, you will:
Learn what it takes to continuously improve the ART
Improve writing Stories and break down Features
Plan and execute Iterations
Plan Program Increments
Improve knowledge on Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps Culture
Effectively integrate other teams in the program
The session was interactive and clearly explained by the trainer. The presentation and the sessions were tailored to the participants.
Exam & Certification
The SAFe for Teams (SP) training is a two-day training (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., including lunch) led by one or more SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs) or SAFe Practice Consultant Trainers (SPCTs). Our inspiring trainers are also active as consultants and coaches in the field and have extensive experience with implementing SAFe at enterprise scale.
After completing the training and passing of the exam, you will be a certified SAFe Practitioner. You will acquire:
Official SAFe® Practitioner certificate (with SP certification marks)
Digital badge of the certificate (to share & promote online)
One-year certified membership as a SAFe Practitioner, allowing you access to the SP Community of Practice
Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Scaled Agile Inc (SAI) will update your profile as soon as you pass the exam. From then on, you will have access to the private, online community and the possibility to make your profile public within the Scaled Agile community. Until that moment, only you have the privilege to see your certification.
Didn’t pass the exam? You can try again. Each new attempt comes with a fixed fee.
What's New in SAFe 6.0?
On March 15, 2023, SAFe 6.0 was officially released. Naturally, this raises questions, such as how the update will affect your work, assignments or even the organization. But don't worry! Just take a moment and read along: you'll figure it out in no time.
Two-day training program
The SAFe for Teams course is a two-day training program. Each course day starts at 9:00 and ends at 17:00, and includes a complimentary lunch and an afternoon break.
Topics
During the program, we’ll go into the following topics:
- Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Building an Agile Team
- Planning the Iteration
- Executing the Iteration
- Executing the Program Increment
Prerequisites
Everyone is welcome to attend the course, regardless of role or experience. For those who intend to take the exam, we recommend that you have experience in or knowledge of:
Agile concepts and principles
Scrum, Kanban and XP
Software and hardware development processes
Certification
After the training program, the trainer will send the participant’s details to the Scaled Academy (the accreditation organization). You’ll then receive three emails from the Scaled Academy:
- a welcome email that you can use to create your profile;
- a (mandatory) survey about the program where you can provide feedback;
- an email with a link to the exam, including instructions on how the exam works.
Exam Details
Exam name: SAFe Practitioner 6.0
Language: English
Format: Multiple choice
Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book
Duration: 90 minutes
Number of questions: 45 questions
Passing score: 35 out of 45 questions correct (78% score)
Exam cost: The cost of the official exam is included and must be completed within 30 days of training.
Retake policy: Didn't pass the exam the first time? No problem. You can do a first retake immediately after the initial exam. The second retake requires a 10-day wait, a third attempt can be held 30 days later. Each retake costs $50. Please contact support@scaledagile.com for questions regarding the retake policy.
After the exam, your profile will automatically be updated when you’ve passed. The Scaled Agile Academy will inform you of this. You’ll then have access to the private online community and are able to make your profile public within the Scaled Agile community. Until that moment, only you have the privilege to see your certification.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attending this course means that you may be eligible to apply for 15 Continuing Education – Strategic PDUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
You may also be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing your CSP through Scrum Alliance.
In-company training
At the moment this course is only offered in-company. Please contact us for more information.