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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
SA 6.0 Exam Study Guide
Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility
12-14%Digital disruption and business agility · Seven core competencies of business agility · Lean-Agile mindset · SAFe principles overview · Organizational agility drivers
Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
29-33%Lean-Agile leadership competency · Leading by example and mindset shift · Leading change · Developing people and teams · SAFe core values and Lean thinking
Establishing Team and Technical Agility
6-8%Agile teams and Agile Release Trains · Built-in quality · Team and technical agility competency · Cross-functional teams · Communities of practice
Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery
29-33%Customer centricity and design thinking · Program Increment (PI) planning · Develop on cadence, release on demand · Continuous delivery pipeline · DevOps and value streams
Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
12-14%Strategy and investment funding · Agile portfolio operations · Lean governance · Portfolio Kanban and epics · Connecting portfolio to enterprise strategy
Leading the Change
6-8%Leading the SAFe implementation roadmap · Reaching the tipping point · Lean-Agile Center of Excellence · Sustaining and improving · Measuring transformation outcomes
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SAFe Agilist cost?
Fees vary. First exam attempt is included with the Leading SAFe course enrollment; 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 allowed immediately; subsequent attempts have waiting periods and a retake fee.
What is the best way to study for the SAFe Agilist?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility 12-14%, Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader 29-33%, Establishing Team and Technical Agility 6-8%, Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery 29-33%, Exploring Lean Portfolio Management 12-14%, Leading the Change 6-8%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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