SAFe for Teams Certification | SP Certification | SP Exam Training
Earn your SAFe Practitioner certification (SP certification). Take the SAFe for Teams training (SP training) course to prepare for the SAFe Practitioner exam (SP exam) with BTII Institute, a top-rated training industry leader with highly experienced instructors. BTII Institute is an early adopter of Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe), the #1 framework for scaling Agile.
Description
For Lean-Agile team members to gain experience as an Agile Team member in a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART). Break down features, write user stories, improve team and train processes, and plan and execute Iterations.
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 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.
SAFe for Teams will teach you all about your role on an Agile team and how your team works with others as part of an ART. You’ll learn how to plan and execute work, how to apply Scaled Agile Framework® and Agile principles, and how to continuously improve. Taking the Scaled Agile Framework® for Teams with your team will empower all of you with the collective knowledge to collaborate effectively, do the best possible work, and hit the ground running before your next planning event.
1. Who will benefit?
Includes current and aspiring:
- Agile Team Members
- Developers
- Quality Testers
- Business and Systems Analysts
- Agile Release Train Members
- Scrum Masters
- Agile Coaches
- Team Leads
- Consultants
- Architects
- Engineers
- Product Manager
- Product Owner
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
- Change Agents
- Knowledge Workers
2. What is the associated certification?
Certified SAFe® Practitioner (SP)
3. What are the exam details?
Requirements
- Review and acceptance of the Candidate Agreement are required to start the exam
- Exam functionality instructions are provided following the Candidate Agreement
Exam Format
- Questions are structured in a multiple-choice, single-select format
- Exams are timed, and the timer is displayed once questions are presented
- Exams will be submitted when thetimer ends, regardless of the number of questions answered
- Scores are calculated by the number of correctly answered questions
- Unanswered questions will be marked as incorrect
- The “Submit” button ends the exam, and a score will be calculated
Practice Test
- The format reflects the same number of questions, level of difficulty, timebox, and domain areas as the exam
- Unlimited attempts
- Passing the practice test does not guarantee passing the exam and is provided as a preparation resource
Details are subject to change at any time
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Duration |
90 minutes |
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Number of Questions |
45 |
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Passing Score |
80% |
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Delivery |
Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance |
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Access |
Learning Plan (after course completion) |
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Cost |
First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion |
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Retake Fee |
$50; $250 for SPC |
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Retake Policy |
First retake - May be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake - May be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake - May be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait. |
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Domain |
Topics |
References |
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Introducing SAFe (6-12%) |
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Lesson 1 |
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Forming Agile Teams as Trains (15-21%) |
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Lesson 2 |
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Connect to the Customer (9-14%) |
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Lesson 3 |
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Plan the Work (21-25%) |
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Lesson 4 |
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Deliver Value (13-18%) |
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Lesson 5 |
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Get Feedback (6-12%) |
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Lesson 6 |
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Improve Relentlessly (13-18%) |
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Lesson 7 |
4. What are the learning goals?
- 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
5. What topics are covered?
- 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?
6. What will you receive?
- Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help prepare you to take the certification exam, claim their digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
- Remote learning via SAFe Virtual Classrooms
- One-year membership to SAFe® Studio with your first class attendance
- Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
- Member discussion forms to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
- Curated content-playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
- Access to content, tools, and resources you need to practice SAFe every day
- SAFe® 6.0 Practitioner certification exam
7. Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required. This is a great introductory course.
8. Professional Development Units (PDUs) & Scrum Education Units
Attendees may be eligible to apply for PDUs below toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
Professional Development Units & Scrum Education Units
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Activity Number |
SAFe4Teams |
Duration |
2 days |
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PMI Certification |
Technical |
Leadership |
Strategic |
Total |
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PMP® |
13.50 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
15.00 |
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PgMP® |
13.50 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
15.00 |
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PMI_RMP® |
0.00 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.50 |
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PMI_SP® |
0.00 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.50 |
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PMI_ACP® |
0.00 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.50 |
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PfMP® |
0.00 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.50 |
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PMI_PBA® |
0.00 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.50 |
| SP | |
| Claim Code | 44462IKCGE |
| Ways/Working | 13.5 |
| PowerSkills | 1.25 |
| Business | 0.25 |
| Project Management | 13.5 |
| Portfolio Management | 0 |
| Business Analysis | 0 |
| Agile | 0 |
| Risk Management | 0 |
| Scheduling | 0 |