Leading SAFe® for Government
Certification Course Benefits
Master the art of applying SAFe principles within government regulatory frameworks
Transform the public sector to deliver mission value faster while maintaining compliance
Build collaborative partnerships across organizations and with contractors
Access government-specific resources, case studies, and practical implementation tools
Foundational level
No prerequisites required
2 Days
Time to complete the course
Instructor-led
Remote or in-person training
Certification
SAFe Agilist (SA) accreditation upon passing the exam
What You Will Learn
Government Agile Leadership
Understand how to lead Lean-Agile transformation within government’s unique constraints and adapt SAFe principles to public sector realities.
Value Stream Mapping
Identify and optimize government value streams to improve the flow of value delivery while maintaining accountability.
Mission-Focused Planning
Learn to conduct effective PI Planning events that align teams with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
Lean Portfolio Management
Structure portfolios to align with mission objectives, manage governance requirements, and optimize resource allocation.
Languages Available
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Who is This Certification For?
This course is for government leaders and change agents who must understand and implement SAFe in the public sector. Whether you’re managing programs, overseeing portfolios, or leading transformation efforts, this course provides the government-specific context needed to successfully apply SAFe principles.
Government Leaders & Executives
Program & Project Managers
Portfolio Managers & Strategy Leaders
Government Contractors & Partners
Change Management Professionals
IT Directors & Technology Leaders
Procurement Specialists
Why Choose Scaled Agile for Your Lean-Agile for Government Certification?
Solve Key Challenges
Learn how to apply Lean-Agile principles within the unique context of government work including regulatory requirements, procurement constraints, and cultural resistance to change.
The World’s Leading Lean-Agile Certification
The two-day course covers the entire SAFe framework, focusing on government implementation, equipping you with a complete toolkit for the public sector.
Training Built for Government
Learn with terminology, examples, and scenarios tailored to government contexts. Master SAFe practices without the translation burden of commercial-focused training.
The World’s Leading Lean-Agile Certification
Earn the same SAFe Agilist (SA) certification recognized worldwide across industries and the public sector.
Get SAFe Certified
Leading SAFe for Government offers learning and certification based on proven Agile principles adapted for government environments. It equips learners with job-ready skills and a renewable certification to deepen their public sector Agile expertise.
Certification Process Includes:
Perpetual access to course workbook and online learning platform for additional preparation
An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback and coaching report
Customer support for learning and certification questions
A timed, multiple-choice exam with a coaching report
Certified Professionals Earn:
Industry-leading SAFe® Agilist certification, renewed yearly
Digital badge with social media share capability to grow your network
Course Certification of Completion
PMI PDUs, Scrum CEUs
Earning the SAFe® Agilist Certification
Certification starts with attending the course and preparing for the exam. After passing the exam, you’ll earn a SAFe Agilist certification and a shareable digital badge. This certification opens a world of opportunities, a new career path, and a professional achievement you can keep for the long term.
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Benefits of Earning Your SAFe® Agilist Certification
Achieving your certification unlocks exclusive access to additional resources that deepen your understanding of SAFe in the context of government work, including practical tools to implement what you’ve learned.
Career Development & Community
Access to the SAFe forums for career advancement and mentorship opportunities
Invitations to government-focused networking circles
Exclusive webinars on emerging public sector Agile adoption trends
Continued Learning
Framework upgrade learning series
On-demand access to government-focused sessions from SAFe Summits
Continued learning with role-specific training videos
One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
Access to the latest Framework guidance
Member discussion forums
SAFe Agilist certification exam
Templates and Applications
Limited access to SAFe® CoPilot AI assistant
Sample implementation roadmaps for government organizations
Case studies of successful government SAFe implementations
Guidelines for navigating regulatory environments while maintaining agility
Resources for Government Transformation Professionals
Explore additional resources to deepen your understanding of the Agilist role, including insights into their daily responsibilities and their pivotal role within SAFe.
Discover SAFe in Government
SAFe®, when used in the context of government, enables a flexible, transparent, citizen-centric way to respond faster to change, mission priorities, and emergent threats. You get a proven framework that aligns evolving strategies with execution. This way of working enables agencies to operate in sync with each other and their contractors, faster and more predictably.
Supporting the Government Workforce with Lean-Agile Practices
Representative Gerry Connolly highlights the importance of agile methodologies in federal agencies.
Framework Article: SAFe for Government
This Framework article provides an overview of SAFe for Government, a specialized adaptation of the Scaled Agile Framework tailored for public sector organizations. It outlines how government agencies can implement Lean-Agile principles to enhance solution development outcomes, addressing unique challenges such as legacy governance structures, rigid procurement processes, and compliance requirements.
Need more information?
The Leading SAFe for Government course is just one component of a comprehensive approach to implementing SAFe in government organizations. Discover how SAFe can enable a flexible, transparent, citizen-centric way to respond faster to change, missions, and threats.