Scaled Agile Framework

Scaled Agile certifications are issued by Scaled Agile, Inc. and validate expertise in implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for enterprise agility. SAFe enables organizations to apply Agile practices across multiple teams and business units.

Certification Levels

SAFe Agilist (SA)

• Foundational leadership certification that teaches how to lead Lean-Agile transformation and implement SAFe across organizations.

SAFe Practitioner (SP)

• Validates the ability to work effectively within Agile teams and participate in practices such as Program Increment (PI) planning and Agile Release Trains.

SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

• Demonstrates skills in facilitating Agile teams, managing iteration planning, and supporting team-level execution.

SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)

• Focuses on defining product vision, managing backlogs, and delivering value through Agile product development.

SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC)

• Advanced certification for professionals responsible for leading enterprise-level Agile transformation initiatives.

Typical Certification Process

• Complete an instructor-led SAFe training course
• Study Lean-Agile principles and SAFe implementation practices
• Take the official SAFe certification exam after training
• Earn the certification and digital badge issued by Scaled Agile
• Maintain certification through annual renewal and continued learning resources

Scaled Agile certifications focus on frameworks and practices that support enterprise Agile delivery and digital product development.

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): Enterprise framework used to implement Agile, Lean, and DevOps practices across large organizations and multiple teams.
• Agile Product Development: Practices for delivering software and digital products through iterative development cycles.
• Lean Portfolio Management: Techniques used to align strategy, investment funding, and execution across Agile portfolios.
• DevOps and Continuous Delivery: Processes that integrate development and operations to accelerate software delivery and improve reliability.
• Program Increment (PI) Planning: Structured planning events used by Agile Release Trains to align teams around shared goals and delivery timelines.
• Agile Release Trains (ARTs): Organizational structures that coordinate multiple Agile teams to deliver large solutions at scale.
• Value Stream Management: Approaches that optimize the flow of value from concept to delivery across enterprise systems.

Scaled Agile certifications prepare professionals responsible for Agile transformation, product development, and enterprise program delivery.

• Agile Coach: Guides organizations in adopting Agile principles and implementing SAFe practices.
• Scrum Master: Facilitates Agile teams, removes delivery obstacles, and ensures effective iteration planning.
• Product Owner: Manages product backlogs and defines requirements that deliver business value.
• Product Manager: Oversees product strategy, roadmaps, and delivery outcomes across Agile teams.
• Release Train Engineer (RTE): Coordinates multiple Agile teams within Agile Release Trains and ensures program execution.
• Program Manager: Leads large Agile programs and aligns development initiatives with business objectives.
• Enterprise Agile Transformation Lead: Drives large-scale Agile adoption across departments and organizational structures.
• DevOps Lead: Implements DevOps practices that enable faster and more reliable product delivery.