SAFe 5 for Teams Training

Today, there is an accelerated shift from Waterfall to Agile Project Management in both small business and larger organizations as they realize the only way to deliver on benefits in the increasingly dynamic and complex environment is to learn and adapt quickly. Scaling Agile has become one of the key strategic objectives for enterprises to ensure everybody stays on the same page to increase productivity and deliver quick results in a short space of time.

Scaling Agile is certainly not an easy task and SAFe for Teams training (SAFe Practitioner Certification) is one of the most popular Agile project management certifications delivered globally. With nearly 400,000 SAFe trained professionals, SAFe for Teams training is a widely-recognized training program for individuals and enterprises that are looking to implement Agile transformation throughout their organization. Participants taking part in SAFe for Teams will receive SAFe Practitioner (SP) Certification upon successfully clearing the exam.

In this SAFe for Teams training, you will:

• Understand how teams work together as a part of Agile Release Train (ART)
• Learn how to successfully plan, facilitate, and execute PI Planning
• Know how to plan program increments and demonstrate value both at team and program level
• Track iteration progress, foster collaboration and synchronization between teams
• Understand the value of regularly integrating work with other teams in ART
• Pass the SAFe Practitioner Certification Exam

There are no prerequisites to take up SAFe for Teams training. However, participants who are intending to take the SAFe Practitioner (SP) certification exam should have:

• Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP
• Understanding of Agile concepts and principles
• Working knowledge of hardware and software development processes

Job roles that can benefit from SP certification include, but are not limited to:

• Project Managers
• Executives and Leaders
• Product & Process Leads
• Quality Management Professionals
• Program & Portfolio Managers
• System, and Solution Architects
• Enterprise Architects
• Managers and Directors
• CIOs and VPs
• Business Analysts
• Agile Coach
• Release Train Engineer

• Format: Multiple Choice Questions
• Number of Questions: 45
• Exam Duration: 90 Mins
• Passing Score: 34 out of 45 (77%)
• Type: Closed Book

One has to maintain SP credential by renewing it every year from the date of certification by paying USD 100.

SP certification includes the following:

• Certified SAFe Practitioner PDF certificate
• Certified SAFe Practitioner digital badge if you want to promote your accomplishment online
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform. This includes access to the SA Community of Practice
• Access to Meetup groups and other interesting events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals
• A variety of resources to learn and support you during your SAFe journey

Yes. Definitely. Getting SAFe Practitioner certified will benefit you in many ways. You will:

• Receive high degree of proficiency in SAFe framework
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Agile Release Train
• Work better with other teams of ART to demonstrate value
• Expand your career across different industries that are implementing agile practices
• Become a top-earning SAFe professional with increased opportunities across different industry sectors

• Attend the SAFe for Teams training provides by trainers such as Invensis Learning
• Learn from Certified SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs) with risch domain experience
• Attempt the SAFe Practitioner Certification exam within a month
• Claim your SAFe Practitioner certification on successful completion of exam
• In case of failure, retake the SAFe Practitioner exam

Second attempt on SP certification exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Each retake attempt costs $50.

The first attempt is included as a part of the SP certification course registration fee if you attempt the exam within 30 days of course completion. After that every retake costs $50.

Scaled Agile, Inc. is the certifying body of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe Practitioner Certification Exam is managed by Scaled Agile.