SAFe Practitioner Certification Course

SAFe® for Teams / SAFe® Practitioner

SAFe® for Teams / SAFe® Practitioner Certification Course

Based on version 6.0 of SAFe®

SAFe PractitionerBuild the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART) and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams by becoming a SAFe® 6 Practitioner (SP). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.

They will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, they’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, attendees should be able to:


  • Apply SAFe® to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
  • Know their team and its role on the Agile Release Train
  • Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams
  • Plan Iterations
  • Execute Iterations and demonstrate value
  • Plan Program Increments
  • Integrate and work with other teams on the train
Private Training
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  • Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
  • Building an Agile Team
  • Planning the Iteration
  • Executing the Iteration
  • Executing the Program Increment

The class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbook
  • Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 6 Practitioner (SP) exam
  • One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform
  • Course certificate of completion. Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:

  • Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
  • Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
  • Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

  • SAFe® Practitioner certificate
  • A SAFe® 6 Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  • A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® Practitioner, which includes access to the SP Community of Practice
  • A SAFe® Practitioner certification usage guide with SP certification marks
  • Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe® journey

Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.

  • Certified SAFe Membership ($295/year) - For members who currently hold one or more certifications, and who may benefit from a bundled pricing approach. Renews all certifications except SPC and/or SPCT, provides access to basic and some advanced content and continued access to course learnings and assets.
  • Individual SAFe Membership ($195/year) - For those who don’t seek certification but still benefit from the valuable content on the SAFe Community Platform. No certification renewals included.
  • Exam Name: SAFe® 6 Practitioner Exam
  • Exam Format: Multiple choice, Multiple Select
  • Exam Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Exam Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe® Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 6 Practitioner course
  • Exam Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
  • Number of Questions: 45
  • Passing Score: 35 out of 45 (77% passing score)
  • Language: English
  • Exam Cost: First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
  • Retake Policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs 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.


Activity Number SAFe4Teams Duration 2 days
PMI Certification Technical Leadership Strategic Total
PMP® 13.50 1.25 .25 15.00
PgMP® 13.50 1.25 .25 15.00
PMI_RMP® 0.00 1.25 0.25 1.50
PMI_SP® 0.00 1.25 0.25 1.50
PMI_ACP® 13.50 1.25 0.25 15.00
PfMP® 0.00 1.25 0.25 1.50
PMI_PBAsm 0.00 1.25 0.25 1.50

In order to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

  • 15 or more days prior to class, 100% refund of tuition.
  • 8-15 days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule another class within one year of the cancellation date.
  • 7 days or less from the course start date, neither refund of tuition nor any rescheduling allowed. No changes are allowed to make.
  • In the event any cancellation occurred due to low enrollment or unforeseen natural events, we will issue a 100% refund.
  • What tools do we utilize during the remote sessions?
    We utilize a combination of Zoom and Miro Board. 
  • Does the enrollment fee include the exam fee?
    The enrollment fee includes the first exam attempt.
  • When can I take the exam?
    You can take the exam within 30 days from the course completion date.
  • When will we restart our On-site sessions?
    Currently, because of the COVID-19 situation all our classes are held online. We will start on-site sessions on August 2nd.
  • Which SAFe Certification Course is right for me?
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  • Do we offer a group discount?
    Yes! We offer a group discount. The Group price will appear after you attempt to enroll.
  • How can I schedule a private event?
    Yes! Please visit this link
  • Can I claim PDUs and SEUs ?
    Yes! The PDUs vary depend on the class you take. Please ask us about the PDU claim code.
  • Can I finance my ticket?
    Yes you can!  Please select PayPal when you checkout then select Paypal Credit!
  • What type of credit card do we accept?
    We accept all kinds of credit cards and you have the option to checkout via Paypal.
  • When do we close the enrollment ?
    1 hour before the starting time of the class.
  • Do I have to be in the same city to take a remote class?
    No! Anyone is welcome to enroll in our live remote training sessions.
  • Why is the timezone in CST?
    Because we are based in Dallas, Texas. Click here to convert to your local time.
  • Can I retake the class if I joined in a remote session?
    Attendees that have enrolled in our remote training sessions are welcome to retake the class on-site. However, the class will run in limited cities.
  • Where can I take the exam?
    You can take the exam online, from anywhere you have an internet access.

    Todd Williams

    Todd Williams is a proven Agile Coach/Trainer with over 15 years of hands-on Lean-Agile experience driving Agile Transformations in various industries. Successfully delivered 3 large enterprise business Agile transformations – Bank of America Conversational Commerce “ERICA”, AT&T Inter graded Cloud Computing (AIC), and T-Mobile Billing.

    A successful result-driven professional with an extensive background in the Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Software Development field for over 15 years. I have spent the last seven years of my career in the Agile Transformation & Lean Adoption space helping organizations improve their efficiency and achieve optimal productivity in order to accelerate time to market.

    I am featured in book “The Agility Shift” by Pamela Meyers as a consultant on High Performing team behaviors and robust backlog refinement. Guest Speaker at Girl Who Code 2018 and Texas Block Chain Conference (2019). Currently leading a Scaled Agile Transformation for McKesson Technology while contributing the build out of our Global Agile PMO. Additionally, I have trained over 800 SAFe Practitioners in various classes and conducted workshops for Value Alignment and Lean Agile PMO launches. I hold several Scaled Agile certifications: SPC 5.0, RTE, SA, LPM, and SDP. Other Certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP) & Certified Scrum Professional (CSP).


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