• A deep understanding of the SAFe® framework and its components, including Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles 
• The ability to lead an Agile transformation and drive change across the organization 
• Practical insights into how to align teams, business units, and portfolios with overall organizational objectives 
• Techniques for organizing and optimizing Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver value consistently 
• Knowledge of Program Increment (PI) Planning, and how to execute it to ensure alignment and value delivery across teams 
• Insights on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration 
• Tools for scaling Agile practices and principles across large enterprises 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Lead the SAFe® transformation in their organization, aligning people, processes, and technology with Lean-Agile principles 
• Understand the role of an Agile Leader in a SAFe® environment, including the ability to lead with a servant-leader mindset 
• Establish and optimize Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure high-value delivery at scale 
• Facilitate successful Program Increment (PI) Planning, ensuring collaboration and alignment between teams and business units 
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, driving collaboration and innovation across teams 
• Understand how DevOps and Lean practices play a key role in delivering value and improving operational efficiency 
• Lead the Lean-Agile portfolio management process, aligning strategy with execution 

The Leading SAFe® course is designed for professionals looking to become leaders in an Agile environment and play a pivotal role in implementing SAFe® at the enterprise level. It is suitable for: 

• Executives and Senior Leaders seeking to lead an Agile transformation 
• Managers and Program Managers responsible for driving large-scale Agile projects 
• Agile Coaches and Consultants who want to expand their SAFe® knowledge 
• SAFe® Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and other team leads 
• Product Managers and Product Owners working in a scaled Agile environment 
• Change Agents who are responsible for implementing SAFe® in their organizations 

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that participants have: 

• Basic knowledge of Agile and Scrum practices 
• Experience working in an Agile environment or familiarity with Lean principles 
• Familiarity with SAFe® concepts, or completion of a foundational SAFe® for Teams or SAFe® Scrum Master course would be beneficial 

This course prepares participants for the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam. After completing the course, participants will need to pass an online exam to become a certified SAFe® Agilist. The certification exam assesses your understanding of the SAFe® framework, Lean-Agile principles, and how to apply them to lead and drive Agile transformations in an enterprise context. 

Upon successful completion of the course and certification exam, participants will be well-prepared for roles such as: 

• SAFe® Agilist: Lead the adoption of SAFe® and manage the agile transformation process 
• Agile Coach: Coach and guide teams and organizations to adopt SAFe® and Agile principles 
• Enterprise Agile Coach: Lead enterprise-wide Agile transformations at scale 
• Release Train Engineer (RTE): Oversee and facilitate the Agile Release Train (ART) process for program-level coordination 
• Program Manager: Manage and ensure alignment of programs with business goals in a SAFe® framework 
• Agile Program Manager: Support Agile teams, ensuring successful delivery of features and value across teams 
• Business Agility Leader: Guide leadership teams in driving business agility and aligning organizational objectives with agile delivery methods