Implementing SAFe
Implementing SAFe prepares experienced Lean-Agile professionals for the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification. Provider-led training covers the SAFe Framework, implementation roadmap, value stream identification, Agile Release Train launch, PI Planning, Lean Portfolio Management, and coaching ART execution.
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Description
Implementing SAFe prepares experienced Lean-Agile professionals for the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification. Provider-led training covers the SAFe Framework, implementation roadmap, value stream identification, Agile Release Train launch, PI Planning, Lean Portfolio Management, and coaching ART execution.
Participants also work with AI prompting techniques and the SAFe CoPilot assistant to support facilitation, backlog work, and portfolio analysis. The course combines framework instruction with practical exercises, workbook study, and exam preparation.
After completion and passing the exam, participants can teach eligible SAFe courses and guide SAFe adoption.
What You Will Learn
Course Content
Implementing SAFe covers the skills needed to support a SAFe implementation, prepare for the SAFe Practice Consultant assessment, and guide teams, leaders, and portfolios through Lean-Agile change. The current Scaled Agile course includes AI-related content, including SAFe CoPilot, role-specific prompting, and human review of AI-generated outputs. ([scaledagile.com](https://scaledagile.com/certification/safe-practice-consultant/))
Lean-Agile Foundations and SAFe Principles
Lean-Agile mindset, SAFe Core Values, and SAFe Lean-Agile principles
Building a Lean-Agile organization and leading change with clear implementation goals
Using AI support in a controlled way, with human oversight and alignment to SAFe principles
Teams, ARTs, and Product Development Flow
Cross-functional Agile Teams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Built-In Quality, DevOps, and the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
Customer centricity, Design Thinking, ART Backlog prioritization, PI Planning, PI execution, Inspect and Adapt events, and problem-solving workshops
Lean Portfolio Management and Strategy Alignment
Defining a SAFe Portfolio and connecting portfolio work to enterprise strategy
Portfolio Vision, Epics, portfolio flow, portfolio operations, and performance measures
Using AI tools to support portfolio transparency, backlog refinement, and strategic analysis
Implementation Roadmap and ART Launch
Reaching the SAFe tipping point and forming a guiding coalition
Identifying value streams and ARTs, creating an implementation plan, training teams, and launching ARTs
Facilitating distributed PI Planning and supporting larger solution integration, Solution Trains, and additional value streams
Training typically combines instructor-led teaching, framework discussion, practical exercises, and implementation planning. After completion, participants should be able to support SAFe adoption activities, coach ART execution, contribute to Lean Portfolio Management, and prepare for the SAFe Practice Consultant certification process.
Certification & Exam
The Implementing SAFe course prepares participants for the SAFe Practice Consultant, SPC, certification from Scaled Agile.
The certification is listed as advanced level, with recommended preparation that includes SAFe for Teams, SP, and Leading SAFe, SA. The exam is a timed, multiple-choice assessment with a duration of 120 minutes and a required passing score of 83%.
Exam content covers SAFe principles, team and technical agility, product development flow, Lean Portfolio Management, ART launch, ART coaching, large solution delivery, and portfolio improvement.
The certification process includes access to the course workbook, Studio preparation resources, an unlimited practice test, and an exam coaching report. Participants who pass earn the SPC certification, a digital badge, and eligibility for PMI PDUs and Scrum CEUs. See the official Scaled Agile certification page.
What You Will Achieve
Apply SAFe Lean-Agile principles, SAFe Core Values, and the SAFe Implementation Roadmap to guide an enterprise SAFe adoption.
Design a SAFe implementation plan that defines the change vision, guiding coalition, value streams, Agile Release Trains, and launch sequence.
Identify value streams and Agile Release Trains, then organize teams around the flow of value.
Plan and support an Agile Release Train launch, including team training, ART readiness, and distributed PI Planning preparation.
Facilitate key SAFe events and improvement activities, including PI Planning, Inspect and Adapt, and Problem Solving Workshops.
Apply Lean Portfolio Management practices to connect portfolio strategy, Portfolio Vision, epics, portfolio flow, and investment decisions.
Use SAFe CoPilot and role-specific AI prompting techniques to support coaching materials, facilitation guides, backlog refinement, portfolio transparency, and value stream analysis.
Prepare for the SAFe Practice Consultant certification exam and the responsibilities of an SPC, including coaching teams, advising leaders, and teaching eligible SAFe courses after certification.
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