
Becoming a SAFe SA provides you an in-demand skill for organizations providing large complex systems. During this 2-day course, you’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe), how to execute and release value, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.
You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it is critical to staying relevant in today’s marketplace. You will also be empowered with realistic advice from a true SAFe practitioner versus someone only certified to give this course.
Who Will Benefit
This course is beneficial to anyone who will be working in the Scaled Agile Framework. This offering is ideally suited for those in roles like:
- 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
Learning Objectives
- Apply SAFe to scale Lean / Agile development across the enterprise
- Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
- Enhance your Lean-Agile leadership skills
- Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
- Coordinate the development of large solutions
- Empower with a Lean Portfolio
- Support a Lean-Agile transformation across the enterprise
Topics
- The Scaled Agile Framework
- 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 / Complex Solutions
What You Get
- A workbook of the entire presentation
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 5 Agilist exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- PDUs / SEUs (14 for actively participating on both days)
- Knowledge from an actual SAFe practitioner

Prerequisites
Anyone is welcome to attend regardless of experience but those with at least 5 years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management are usually able to understand the framework more quickly. For those without this experience, we highly recommend reading the Scrum Primer.