Thinking about becoming a SAFe agilist? Learn about what it takes to get there here!
Did you know that, in today’s corporate world, companies consider the SAFe® certification a standard requirement for all Lean-Agile ventures? And with traditional project development methods almost becoming obsolete, the need for Agile is more profound than ever.
As a software professional, you can take your career to the next level by becoming SAFE-certified. SAFe certifications vary from entry to advanced levels.
But to obtain even the entry level SAFe certificate, you need to complete a SAFe Agilist course.
So, what can you expect from the course?
Here’s everything you need to know:
As a certified SA, you’ll possess the ability to apply different agile frameworks to your teams and current projects. This capability will come in handy when planning, creating and delivering various software technologies.
The SAFe principles help you better define the various aspects of each project you undertake to increase effectiveness. But knowing how to properly apply the SAFe principles to your teams and adopting them across teams is critical.
That’s why you need to undergo the Agilist training needed to obtain SAFe certification.
The first step towards earning SA certification is the Leading Scaled Agile Framework Course. This is a mandatory requirement, as taking the course allows you to access the study materials you need to pass the exam. That said, taking the Leading SAFe course isn’t a guarantee that you’re going to pass the exam.
While there are no other limitations, some prerequisites are highly recommended for those intending to take the SA certification Exam. The recommended skills and knowledge include:
At least five years of experience in software development and testing, business analysis, product management, and project management.
Experience in Scrum
After completing the two-day SAFe course, you’re qualified to take the SAFe Agilist examination. To pass, you need to get 34 of the 45 questions right. As such, it’s highly recommended that you practice the SA exam several times until you’re sure you can score at least 90%.
In most cases the questions in the SAFe Agilist certification exam revolve around the following topics:
The closed book exam comes in English. It’s delivered via the web on a single browser, in Multi-choice format. There’s a time limit of 90 minutes, and candidates aren’t allowed to obtain outside assistance.
As for the cost of the exam, the charge of the first attempt is included in the course registration fee. That is, provided you take it with 30 days after completing the course.
In case you fail in your first attempt, you can apply for a retake at a fee of $50. You can do this immediately after your first attempt, as there’s no waiting period. But for the third attempt, you’ll need to wait for at least ten days after your second attempt. In case you fail the third time; you can apply for a fourth attempt, this time with a waiting period of 30 days.
The SAFe exam exhaustively tests the skills and knowledge required in an Agilist job role. To pass it, you’ll need to be well prepared, and this involves using a combination of study resources.
These include:
Course Materials
The course materials cover all class presentations, making them ideal as reference materials for concepts you might have forgotten. As a general rule, go through all the course materials when preparing for the SAFe Agilist exam.
Study Guide
The study guide provides details for an Agilist’s job role, as well as the various exam-related resources. It also outlines a reading list for further research. You can access the study guide through Learning Plan on the SAFe Community Platform.
Practice Test
The practice test is specially designed to give you an idea of what the actual exam will look like. It comes with the same time limit and difficulty level of the actual exam. The number of questions and their format is also similar to the actual examination.
You’ll find it on the SAFe Community Platform’s Learning Plan, where you can take it as many times as you want for free. Note that passing the practice test only prepares for the actual exam, and passing it isn’t a guarantee of success on the SA certification exam.
After passing the SAFe exam, you’re awarded a SAFe® 4 Agilist certification. This includes:
Generally, the course suits people in the following categories:
Having learned everything you know about the pathway to becoming a SAFe Agilist, the next step is to enrol for training. For that, look no further than the Advised Skills.
We offer training and consultancy services in Agile Strategy audit and implementation, Lean-Agile Transformation, and Agile Portfolio/Program management.
So if you’re ready to become a SAFe Agilist, don’t wait any longer. Contact us today to get started.
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