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SAFe® Agile Contracting for Government

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SAFe® Agile Contracting for Government

Recognizes practical knowledge of Agile acquisition and outcome-focused contracting in government environments.

4 Hours of immersive, live training
Delivered live online / in-person in English

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We help organizations build Agile capability, drive transformation, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

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SAFe® Micro-credential

Scaled Agile Framework®

Duration: 4 Hours
Format: Live Online / In-Person
Level: Foundational
Certification: SAFe® Micro-credential
Languages: English

4 Hours
Live, Instructor-Led
1 Language
Available Worldwide

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What You’ll Learn
Course Content
Who It’s For
Exam & Certification
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Overview

A practical government-acquisition curriculum for outcome-focused contracts, adaptive scope, capable vendors, performance evidence, pricing, and regulatory accountability.

You will learn how to:

Apply Agile principles to government acquisition
Evaluate outcome-focused contracts
Create accountable supplier relationships
Use government-focused contracting tools

At a Glance

Duration: 4 Hours
Format: Live Online / In-Person
Level: Foundational
Certification: SAFe® Micro-credential
Languages: English

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What’s Included

4 Hours of Live Training
Official Course Workbook
One Year SAFe® Community Access
Digital Certification & Badge

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and practical skills to:

Frame acquisition around measurable outcomes
Explain how iterative delivery supports public accountability
Identify restrictive clauses and stage gates
Draft contract mechanisms that permit evidence-based adjustment
Create capability-focused evaluation criteria
Plan objective evidence for vendor selection
Define balanced performance measures
Use evidence to guide contract conversations
Compare pricing approaches for uncertainty

Course Content

01Module 1: Deliver value in government
Define mission and citizen value and connect Agile delivery principles to government acquisition.
- Mission value
- Citizen outcomes
- Agile acquisition
- Transparency
- Accountability
02Module 2: Design adaptive, outcome-focused contracts
Structure scope, deliverables, feedback, and reprioritization to support learning throughout the lifecycle.
- Outcome-based scope
- Incremental delivery
- Backlog change
- Acceptance
- Contract adaptability
03Module 3: Evaluate and select vendors
Assess delivery capability, collaboration, technical approach, and evidence instead of relying only on proposal promises.
- Vendor capability
- Evaluation criteria
- Demonstrations
- Past performance
- Collaborative behavior
04Module 4: Monitor transformation and contractor performance
Use outcome, flow, quality, risk, and learning measures to govern performance without micromanaging tasks.
- Outcome measures
- Flow metrics
- Quality
- Risk
- Performance reviews
05Module 5: Pricing models and ART economics
Compare Agile-friendly contract types and estimate the cost and capacity of an Agile Release Train.
- Contract types
- Pricing models
- ART cost
- Capacity
- Economic trade-offs
06Module 6: Overcome acquisition and contracting challenges
Address compliance, budgeting, handoffs, incentives, supplier integration, and resistance through practical mitigation strategies.
- Regulatory constraints
- Budget cycles
- Incentives
- Supplier integration
- Change strategy

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Who It’s For

Procurement officers
Contract managers
Project and program managers
Officials and policy makers
Acquisition teams
Vendors and contractors
Legal and compliance advisors

Exam & Certification

Assessment details for this course are being confirmed.

Validates skills in Agile acquisition, outcome-focused contracts, supplier collaboration, government procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the certification exam included with my class?
For SAFe certification classes, the class page will state which exam or completion assessment is included. Under the current Scaled Agile policy, foundational certifications include two attempts within the exam window, while advanced and expert certifications generally include one attempt. Exceptions are identified on the course page.
How do I download or share my SAFe certification?
After passing, open the Certifications or Achievements area in SAFe Studio, select the active certification, and use the print option to save a PDF. Where a digital badge is issued, it can be claimed and shared through the provider's badge platform.
How do I renew my SAFe certification?
Renew through SAFe Studio using the renewal option associated with your certification tier. Scaled Agile currently does not require the certification exam to be repeated for renewal, and taking an unrelated new course does not automatically renew previously earned certifications. Review the current tier, price, benefits, and expiration date in Studio.
How do I access my SAFe exam?
After the instructor confirms your attendance, sign in to SAFe Studio, open Learning Plans & Exams, choose the relevant in-progress learning plan, and launch the exam from that plan. Contact support if the class is complete but the exam remains unavailable.
Will I receive a course-completion certificate, a professional certification, or both?
A course-completion record confirms that you satisfied the class attendance or completion requirements. A professional certification normally requires a separate provider assessment or exam. The course page identifies what is earned through attendance, what requires an exam, and whether a digital badge is available.

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