What does it mean to be part of an Agile team on an Agile Release Train (ART) that delivers value to customers? SAFe® for Teams covers the tactical skills to be a high-performing member of an ART. The course also gives you the guidance and tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams. Get the most out of your learning experience by taking it in context with your team and other teams on your ART.

• How does an Agile team function inside of an ART?
• How do we as an Agile team plan and execute iterations and the PI?
• How do we work with other teams on the ART to effectively deliver value?

• Course materials
• Remote learning via SAFe Virtual Classrooms
• Access to SAFe® Collaborate, a visual online workspace
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Access to content, tools, and resources you need to practice SAFe every day
• SAFe® 5 Practitioner certification exam

• Your role on the team and your team’s role on the ART.
• How to apply SAFe principles to scale Lean-Agile delivery.
• How to plan and execute iterations and PIs.
• How to continuously improve the ART.

Exam prerequisite skills

• Familiarity with Scrum, Kanban, and XP
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
• Working knowledge of software or hardware development processes

Exam requirements

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe professional is to attend the SAFe® for Teams course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

• Exam details
• Exam name – SAFe® 4 Practitioner Exam – or – SAFe® 5 Practitioner Exam
• Exam format – Multiple Choice, Multiple Select
• Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® for Teams course
• Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
• Number of questions – 45
• Passing score – 35 out of 45 (77%)
• Language – English
• Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
• Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

Exam study materials

• The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:
• Course materials – The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
• Study guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
• Practice test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
• Sample Questions – A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.

What you get

Becoming a Certified SAFe® Practitioner requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:

• Certified SAFe® Practitioner PDF certificate
• Certified SAFe® Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SP Community of Practice
• Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other certified SAFe professionals
• A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey

Professional Development Units & Scrum Education Units