Leading SAFe (SA)

Learn how to connect strategy, execution and teams to make Business Agility at scale a reality.

Leading SAFe (SA)

Many organisations have successfully adopted Agile within individual teams, but struggle as soon as multiple teams, departments and stakeholders need to work together on larger strategic goals. Priorities shift constantly, dependencies accumulate and the gap between strategy and execution grows.

At the same time, pressure is mounting. Organisations need to respond faster to customer needs, make use of new technologies and keep innovating without losing grip on quality, compliance or predictability. In that environment, Business Agility is no longer a luxury — it is a necessity.

The Leading SAFe® training offers a practical introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework, showing how organisations can apply Lean, Agile and product thinking at enterprise level. You will discover how SAFe helps organisations structure around value streams, align strategy with execution and improve the flow of value.

You will also gain insight into the role of leadership within a Lean-Agile organisation. You will learn how organisations can guide change, how teams and Agile Release Trains work together, and how key events such as PI Planning contribute to alignment and focus. The training also covers how AI can support organisations in decision-making, transparency and value creation.

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Who is this training for?

This training is intended for professionals involved in Agile transformations, organisational development, product development, portfolio management or leadership within larger organisations. It helps build a shared language and a common understanding of Business Agility.

The training is relevant for organisations that find local Agile successes do not automatically lead to better collaboration, greater customer value or faster strategic execution. SAFe provides a coherent approach that connects teams, leaders and stakeholders.

It is also relevant if you are already involved in an existing SAFe implementation and want to better understand how the different parts of the framework fit together and what role you can play within it.

Or, simply put: you want to not just understand what SAFe is, but learn how to apply it successfully in practice.

What will you learn during this training?

You will explore the foundations of Business Agility and learn how SAFe helps organisations deliver value faster. Topics include Lean-Agile leadership, customer-centric working, value streams, Agile teams and Agile Release Trains.

You will also gain insight into Agile Product Delivery, Lean Portfolio Management and how strategy and execution are connected. Continuous delivery, DevOps and organising work around value are also covered.

Practical examples, discussions and exercises help to translate theory into day-to-day practice. This builds a better understanding of how SAFe is applied within organisations and which choices matter most.

After this training

After this training, you will have a solid understanding of the principles, values and practices that underpin the Scaled Agile Framework. You will understand how organisations can develop Business Agility and the role SAFe plays in that.

You will have gained insight into the connection between strategy, portfolios, teams and execution. You will also have a better understanding of how customer focus, value streams and continuous improvement contribute to better outcomes for organisations and customers.

You will also be better equipped to participate in key SAFe events such as PI Planning and to have informed conversations about Lean-Agile transformations, portfolio management and organisational development.

You can also become part of the Connected Movement community, where professionals share experiences, insights and real-world examples around Business Agility, Agile, Lean, Portfolio Management and organisational development.

About the exam

After the training – once your attendance has been confirmed – you will receive access to the official SAFe Agilist exam. The exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions and is taken online. You will have 90 minutes to complete it. A score of 80% is required to pass.

After the training – once your attendance has been confirmed – you will have 60 days to take the exam.

Upon passing the exam, you will receive the official SAFe Agilist certification and a digital badge that you can share on platforms such as LinkedIn or on your CV

Certification

Bij het succesvol afronden van het examen ontvang je het internationaal erkende SAFe Agilist (SA) certificaat van Scaled AgileAttachment.tiff. Deze certificering laat zien dat je de principes van SAFe begrijpt en weet hoe Business Agility binnen grotere organisaties kan worden toegepast.

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Leading SAFe for Government SA (NL)
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Leading SAFe SA (EN) Virtual
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Leading SAFe SA (NL)
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7 October 2026
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Leading SAFe SA (NL)
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23 November 2026
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Leading SAFe SA (NL)
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14 December 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Wat is het belangrijkste doel van deze training?

The training helps you understand how organisations can achieve Business Agility using the Scaled Agile Framework.

Is this training only relevant for managers?

No. The training is relevant for leaders, managers, Agile professionals, product professionals, architects and anyone involved in change at organisational level.

How practical is this training?

The training combines theory with practical examples and discussions from organisations working with SAFe and Lean-Agile principles.

What will I learn about portfolio management?

You will gain insight into Lean Portfolio Management and how strategy, investment and execution are connected.

Is the training delivered in person or online?

The training is available both as an in-person classroom training and as a virtual classroom training. Both formats are interactive and delivered live by an experienced trainer.

In which language is the training delivered?

Dutch-language trainings are delivered in Dutch. This training is also available in English, German and French. The official course materials and the exam are in English.

How long does the training take?

The Leading SAFe training lasts 2 days.

What do you receive with the training?

You will receive both digital and printed course materials, access to the official exam, practice questions and additional resources to help you further deepen your knowledge of SAFe and Lean-Agile ways of working.

When do I take the exam?

After the course – once your attendance has been confirmed – you will have 60 days to take the exam.

Is this training officially accredited?

Yes. Connected Movement is a Scaled Agile Platinum Partner and accredited to deliver official SAFe training courses.

Trainers with real-world experience

Participants particularly value the combination of practical experience, in-depth expertise and immediate applicability. Connected Movement training programmes are delivered by experienced practitioners who work daily within complex organisational environments.

20+ client reviews

  • What made this training particularly valuable was that the trainer did not just explain SAFe, but also spoke honestly about where organisations struggle in practice. It finally gave me a more realistic understanding of how collaboration at scale really works.

    Manager within a large enterprise organisation
  • I had already been working Agile for years, but it was during this training that the connections between strategy, portfolio and teams finally clicked into place for me. The practical examples made the real difference.

    Product manager
  • Many trainings remain too theoretical. Here, you could clearly see that the trainers themselves work daily within complex organisations. The discussions, examples and exercises were immediately recognisable and directly applicable within our own environment.

    Agile Coach within a public sector organisation

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