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SAFe Agilist
SAFe Agilist (SA)
Scaled Agile's leadership certification earned through the Leading SAFe course, aimed at leaders driving Lean-Agile transformation across enterprises. Validates understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework, Lean-Agile leadership, and aligning strategy to execution.
What's on the exam
AI-Empowered SA — SAFe Agilist exam for Leading SAFe (study guide dated May 27, 2026; the SA 6.0 study guide remains published for the prior course version)
Adapt and Thrive with SAFe
7-9%Thriving in disruption · Business agility · Building a Lean-Agile organization
Build a Foundation with Mindset, Value, and Principles
21-23%Lean-Agile mindset · SAFe core values · SAFe Lean-Agile principles · AI empowerment in SAFe
Establish Team and Technical Agility
10-12%Cross-functional Agile teams · Agile Release Trains · Built-in quality · Continuous delivery pipeline
Product Development Flow
25-28%Customer centricity and design thinking · Backlog prioritization · PI planning · PI execution
Explore Lean Portfolio Management
21-23%Defining the portfolio · Connecting portfolio to strategy · Portfolio vision · Lean budgeting
Lead the Change
7-9%Leading by example · Leading change · Empowering leaders with AI
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SAFe Agilist cost?
Fees vary. First two exam attempts are included with Leading SAFe course registration when taken within 60 days; later retakes cost US$50 (unproctored). Course price varies by training partner.
How long is the SAFe Agilist and how many questions does it have?
45 questions — 90 minutes.
What do you need to pass the SAFe Agilist?
80% — 36 of 45 questions correct.
Can you retake the SAFe Agilist?
First retake immediately, second after 10 days, then 30 days between further attempts.
What is the best way to study for the SAFe Agilist?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Adapt and Thrive with SAFe 7-9%, Build a Foundation with Mindset, Value, and Principles 21-23%, Establish Team and Technical Agility 10-12%, Product Development Flow 25-28%, Explore Lean Portfolio Management 21-23%, Lead the Change 7-9%). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
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