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About this certification
The SAFe Agilist certification validates understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the world's most widely used framework for enterprise agile. It's aimed at leaders, executives, and change agents who guide large organizations through agile transformation. Requires a 2-day training course.
What you'll validate
- ✓SAFe principles and values
- ✓Agile Release Train (ART)
- ✓Program Increment (PI) planning
- ✓Lean-Agile leadership
- ✓Value stream identification
- ✓Business agility
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Most widely adopted enterprise agile framework
- +Strong ROI in large enterprise environments
- +Valued for leadership and transformation roles
Disadvantages
- −Expensive — mandatory training adds to cost
- −Annual renewal fee
- −Critics argue SAFe is overly complex/bureaucratic
Who it's for
Best for
- →Leaders driving agile transformation at scale
- →Release Train Engineers and Scrum Masters in SAFe environments
- →Managers in large enterprises adopting SAFe
Not ideal for
- ×Small team Scrum Masters (use CSM or PSM)
- ×Beginners with no agile experience
Career paths this unlocks
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $995 (Includes 2-day Leading SAFe course + exam; training is mandatory)
- Exam Duration
- 120 minutes
- Questions
- ~45
- Passing Score
- 77% (35/45)
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~40 hours
- Validity
- 1 years
- Salary Impact
- Strong ($10k–$30k+ uplift reported)
- Certified Globally
- 1M+
Prerequisites
- !5+ years of experience in software, IT, or business recommended
Provider
Scaled Agile, Inc.
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