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Leading SAFe® for Government (SA)

SAFe® Certification

Leading SAFe® for Government (SA)

Validates the application of SAFe principles in public-sector and mission-focused environments.

2 Days of immersive, live training
SA certification exam included
Delivered live online / in-person in English
Certification valid for 1 year

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SAFe® Agilist

Scaled Agile Framework®

Duration: 2 Days
Format: Live Online / In-Person
Exam: SA Certification Exam (Included)
Level: Foundational
Certification: SAFe® Agilist (SA)
CEUs: 12 Continuing Education Units
Languages: English + 1 more

Credential valid for 1 year

2 Days
Live, Instructor-Led
1 Year
Certification Validity
2 Languages
Available Worldwide

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

A public-sector adaptation of Leading SAFe centered on mission outcomes, citizen value, stewardship, regulatory constraints, and responsible AI.

You will learn how to:

Lead mission-focused agility
Align strategy and delivery in public-sector settings
Apply regulatory-aware AI practices
Improve mission-value flow

At a Glance

Duration: 2 Days
Format: Live Online / In-Person
Exam: SA Certification Exam (Included)
Level: Foundational
Certification: SAFe® Agilist (SA)

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What’s Included

2 Days of Live Training
Official Course Workbook
SA Exam Voucher
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 transformation around mission value
Explain how SAFe supports complex public programs
Apply principles within regulatory constraints
Balance speed, evidence, and accountability
Describe roles and coordination on a government ART
Integrate quality and compliance into daily delivery
Translate mission needs into prioritized work
Participate in PI Planning and adaptive execution
Explain strategy-to-execution in a public portfolio

Course Content

01Module 1: Mission agility in an age of disruption
Connect public-sector disruption, mission outcomes, citizen needs, and business agility.
- Mission outcomes
- Citizen value
- Public-sector constraints
- Business agility
- SAFe overview
02Module 2: Lean-Agile mindset, values, and principles
Apply Lean-Agile decision rules while preserving public accountability and stewardship.
- Lean-Agile mindset
- Core values
- SAFe principles
- Transparency
- Stewardship
03Module 3: Teams, ARTs, and technical agility
Organize cross-functional teams and ARTs around mission-value flow with built-in quality.
- Agile teams
- ARTs
- Built-in quality
- Compliance
- Continuous Delivery Pipeline
04Module 4: Citizen-centric product-development flow
Use design thinking, prioritized backlogs, PI Planning, and continuous feedback to deliver mission value.
- Citizen centricity
- Design thinking
- ART backlog
- PI Planning
- System demo
- Release on demand
05Module 5: Lean Portfolio Management and public stewardship
Connect agency strategy, funding, governance, acquisitions, and portfolio flow.
- Strategic themes
- Portfolio vision
- Lean budgets
- Guardrails
- Governance
- Suppliers and contracts
06Module 6: Regulatory-aware and responsible AI
Use AI to analyze mission signals and prepare artifacts while protecting sensitive data and retaining human accountability.
- Prompting
- SAFe CoPilot
- Data sensitivity
- Bias and hallucination
- Human-in-the-loop oversight

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Who It’s For

Government leaders
Program and project managers
Government contractors
IT directors and technology leaders

Exam & Certification

Credential valid for 1 year
Earn 12 continuing education units
Digital certificate and badge when you pass

Validates skills in mission agility, public-sector value flow, Lean-Agile leadership, regulatory-aware delivery.

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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