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SAFe® Agilist Certification for Enterprise Agile Transformation
Overview of SAFe® and Its Importance
Agile methods work well for small teams; however, in today’s times, most organizations rely on large teams, multiple geographies, and complex systems. Hence, Agile needs to function across large enterprises for quick customer response, faster delivery, and higher quality products. Without proper processes and structure, agile implementations don’t achieve the desired large-scale impact.
SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework) is a methodology designed for such large-scale teams, enabling a seamless Agile transformation. It synchronizes alignment, collaboration, and delivery across multiple Agile teams. In its latest release (version 5, update 5.1), SAFe® includes significant improvements in execution, strategy, and leadership competencies, enabling individuals and organizations to deliver world-class business solutions.
Rising Demand for Leading SAFe®
Leading SAFe® is increasingly in demand, with more than 70% of US Fortune 100 companies actively utilizing SAFe®. Earning a SAFe® Agilist certification from Scaled Agile Inc can give professionals a competitive edge, leading transformations in Scrum teams, increasing salaries, unlocking better career opportunities, and keeping up with evolving market trends. The annual average compensation for Certified SAFe® Agilists is around $98k.
Career and Organizational Benefits
The Leading SAFe® Agilist certification is now recognized as a standard for lean project management principles and Lean-Agile enterprise practices. Holding this certification boosts your career profile and makes you attractive to Agile and Scrum employers. Surveys reveal that 33% of enterprises use SAFe®, making it one of the most adopted enterprise Agile approaches. The certification enables application of SAFe® across an enterprise, introducing Agile not only to IT delivery teams but the entire organization, improving value delivery, collaboration, and communication across all projects.
How to Become a SAFe® Agilist
To become a SAFe® Agilist, you need to enroll in a Leading SAFe® course taught by SAFe® Program Consultants (SPCs). Upon completion, you will receive exam details from Scaled Agile.
The SAFe® 5 Agilist Exam is a 1.5-hour online test with 45 multiple-choice questions. A passing score is at least 35 correct answers (77%). Certification is awarded upon passing and can be renewed annually. Those with prior Scrum experience and at least five years in areas such as software development, testing, project or product management, or business analysis will particularly benefit from this certification.