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Leading SAFe® for Government

Course 1826

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • 15 PMI PDUs
  • Level: Intermediate

Leading SAFe® for Government equips public sector leaders and change agents with the knowledge and skills to implement Lean-Agile practices using the Scaled Agile Framework® 6.0 (SAFe®) within government organizations. Participants will learn how to navigate the unique challenges of the public sector, including regulatory compliance, procurement constraints, and cultural resistance to change, to drive successful Agile transformations.

This course helps prepare you for the SAFe Agilist 6.0 certification. 

SAFe for Government Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

  • Upskill your whole team by bringing Private Team Training to your facility.

SAFe for Government Training Information

In this course, you will:

  • Master the art of applying SAFe principles within government regulatory frameworks
  • Transform the public sector to deliver mission value faster while maintaining compliance
  • Build collaborative partnerships across organizations and with contractors
  • Access government-specific resources, case studies, and practical implementation tools

Benefits

  • Official Scaled Agile materials (exam voucher included)
  • One-year access to SAFe Studio (with your first SAFe class attendance)
  • After course one-on-one coaching included

What to Expect

  • Exam Prep Course: This course is designed to help you prepare for a certification exam. You can expect coverage of all exam learning objectives, with a focus on understanding key concepts, terminology, and how they’re assessed.
  • Content Volume: Certification courses cover a large amount of material in a short time. Instructors prioritize content tied to exam objectives and supplementary topics may be addressed as time allows.
  • Content Pace: Certification courses are fast-paced so that all exam objectives are covered. Instructors adhere to a stricter schedule so that everything is covered. While discussions and examples are included, the focus remains on certification readiness.
  • Outside of Class Study Time: Plan for self-study outside of class, especially if the content is new to you. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.

Audience & Prerequisites

  • Who Should Attend: This course is for government leaders and change agents who must understand and implement SAFe in the public sector. Whether you’re managing programs, overseeing portfolios, or leading transformation efforts, this course provides the government-specific context needed to successfully apply SAFe principles. This course can be beneficial for Government Leaders & Executives, Program & Project Managers, Portfolio Managers & Strategy Leaders, Government Contractors & Partners, Change Management Professionals, IT Directors & Technology Leaders, and Procurement Specialists.
  • Official Prerequisites: There are no official prerequisites for attending this course. The course is a prerequisite of sitting the associated exam.
  • Pre-Course Knowledge: No pre-course knowledge is required to attend this course.

Certification & Exam Information

  • Certification Alignment: This course is aligned to the SAFe Agilist 6.0 certification. 
  • Certification Expectations: Attendees should expect that some study outside of course hours will be required for certification success. The amount of self-study will depend on prior familiarity with the topic. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.
  • Exam Details: Exam is multiple choice. Exam voucher is provided for attendee to take exam after the course.

SAFe for Government Training Outline

Required Pre-Course Preparation

  • Review the pre-course communication from Learning Tree to understand how to access all of your course materials.
  • Ensure you have access to your Scaled Agile portal before the start of class. Reach out to Learning Tree customer service if you are having trouble.
  • Be prepared for up to two hours of study after class each evening, depending on your prior level of familiarity with the course material.

Module 1: Thriving in the Digital Age with Mission Agility

  • Thriving in the Digital Age
  • SAFe as an Operating System for Mission Agility

Module 2: Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values, and Principles

  • The Lean-Agile Mindset
  • SAFe Core Values
  • Apply SAFe Principles

Module 3: Establishing Team and Technical Agility

  • Forming Cross-Functional Agile Teams
  • Organizing Agile Release Trains around the Flow of Value
  • Built-in Quality

Module 4: Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery

  • Customer Centricity and Design Thinking
  • Prioritizing the ART Backlog
  • PI Planning
  • Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand
  • uilding a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps

Module 5: Exploring Lean Portfolio Management

  • Connecting Strategy to Execution
  • Applying Lean Budgeting and Guardrails
  • Measuring Portfolio Performance

Module 6: Leading the Change

  • Leading SAFe Transformations in Government
  • Building a Guiding Coalition
  • Leading by Example with Lean-Agile Leadership
  • Sustaining Mission Agility

Module 7: Get Certified

  • Preparing for the SAFe Agilist (SA) Exam
  • Accessing Study Materials and Practice Tests
  • Showcasing SAFe Certification
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  • 2-day instructor-led training course

  • Official Scalled Agile Content

  • Earn the SAFe Agilist certification

  • Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)

  • Exam Voucher Included

  • One-on-one after-course instructor coaching

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  • jan 5 - 6 14:30 - 23:30 CET
    Herndon, VA or Virtual
  • feb 2 - 3 14:30 - 23:30 CET
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  • mar 9 - 10 13:30 - 22:30 CET
    Herndon, VA or Virtual
  • maj 6 - 7 14:30 - 23:30 CEST
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  • aug 6 - 7 14:30 - 23:30 CEST
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SAFe for Government Training FAQs

SAFe® is a set of organisational patterns that are intended to guide enterprises in scaling lean and agile practices.

Learners can access their learning plans and exams after the instructor has marked their attendance about halfway through their class. The steps are as follows:

  • Login to the SAFe Community. If you do not remember your password, click the "Forgot Password" link to receive a reset email.
  • Select Learn > My Learning from the tabs.
  • Select "In Progress"
  • Select the class that you are looking for. You may have multiple In Progress.
  • The Exam is located at the bottom of the Learning Plan. You are required to complete all required items marked with red asterisks* before you can take the exam.

Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Program (CCR) activities to PMI (Project Management Institute). To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU (Professional Development Units) Resources System.

  • Go to the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements System https://ccrs.pmi.org/
  • Log in with your username and password
  • Locate the claim code associated with your course in the table in this document
  • Click on “Report PDU for this activity”
  • Fill in the date started and date completed
  • Click on the box agreeing that this claim is accurate and then submit

PDU Information for This Course:

  • Total PDUs: 15
  • Ways of Working PDUs: 6.00
  • Power Skills PDUs: 6.00
  • Business Acumen PDUs: 3.00
  • PMI Claim Code: 4446C47GSQ

First-time attendees of SAFe courses get a 1-year Scaled Agile membership with course attendance. For attendees taking their second course or more, membership will not be extended as a result of taking another course.

Once your membership expires, you will have a few options to renew your membership to maintain your active certifications. You can check out those options at the SAFe Membership FAQ.

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