Certification preparation
AI-Empowered SAFe® Agilist (Leading SAFe) in Frankfurt
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A 2-day course to apply SAFe 6.0 at team, program and portfolio levels with hands-on AI exercises, PI Planning practice and exam preparation.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
AI-Empowered SAFe Agilist (SA) is a certification awarded by Scaled Agile, Inc. It recognises leaders who can guide enterprise Lean-Agile adoption and use AI responsibly within SAFe 6.0 contexts. Across two days, the course covers the Lean-Agile mindset, SAFe Core Values and principles; Team and Technical Agility; Product Development Flow with PI Planning and execution; and Lean Portfolio Management and governance. Learners complete practical labs, including AI prompting for backlog refinement and portfolio analysis, and a responsible-AI review. The exam is 45 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, with a pass mark of 80%, delivered online via the SAFe Community Platform. The credential is maintained by earning at least 12 CEUs each year. Scaled Agile, Inc. owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the Lean-Agile mindset, SAFe Core Values and principles, including where AI can responsibly enhance agility
- Describe Agile Release Trains, cross-functional Agile Teams, Built-In Quality and the Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps
- Apply customer centricity and Design Thinking to shape value, refine the ART Backlog and prepare for PI Planning
- Facilitate PI Planning, express PI Objectives, manage dependencies and steer execution via Team Backlogs and Inspect & Adapt
- Outline Lean Portfolio Management: Portfolio Vision, Epics, portfolio flow, governance and alignment to enterprise strategy
- Use AI tools for backlog refinement, forecasting and portfolio decision support with clear guardrails and accountability
- Practise exam-style questions and complete a timed mock exam to prepare for the AI-Empowered SAFe Agilist assessment
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
2-day course agenda
2 instructor-led days (16 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 2 recommended days
- Practical work
- 2 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Leading with the Lean-Agile mindset and delivering value with PI PlanningBuilding a Foundation with Mindset, Values and Principles; Product Development Flow; Establishing Team and Technical Agility; Adapting and Thriving with SAFe
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Welcome, objectives and overview of exam domains; thriving in disruption and course logistics
- 09:30–10:45 · Lean-Agile mindset, SAFe Core Values and SAFe principles (Building a Foundation)
- 11:00–12:15 · Team and Technical Agility: Agile Teams, ARTs, Built-In Quality and the Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps
- 13:15–14:45 · Product Development Flow: customer centricity, Design Thinking and shaping the ART Backlog
- 15:00–16:00 · PI Planning end to end: Team Backlog readiness, drafting PI Objectives and dependency management
- 16:15–17:00 · AI in delivery: prompting for backlog refinement and risk analysis; responsible-AI review and guardrails
- 17:00–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief
Put it into practice
Run a PI Planning simulation in teams using a digital board: refine the ART Backlog, identify dependencies and write draft PI Objectives. Use an AI assistant to propose story splits and risks, then review outputs against responsible-AI guardrails.
You’ll take away
PI Planning canvas with refined ART Backlog and draft PI Objectives
Day 2Lean Portfolio Management and leading the change with AIExploring Lean Portfolio Management; Leading the Change; Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values and Principles (AI empowerment)
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 1 and Q&A
- 09:20–10:40 · Defining a SAFe Portfolio: connect to enterprise strategy, Portfolio Vision and governance
- 10:55–12:15 · Portfolio flow: Epics, Portfolio Kanban, WSJF and guardrails for Lean budgeting
- 13:15–14:15 · Applying AI tools to LPM: portfolio analytics, Epic hypothesis statements and decision support with guardrails
- 14:30–15:30 · Leading the Change: lead by example, change strategy, empowering leaders with AI
- 15:45–16:00 · Exam-style practice questions: mixed-domain quiz and tips
- 16:00–17:00 · Mock exam: 45 timed multiple-choice questions with immediate review
- 17:00–17:30 · Mock debrief, personal study plan and exam booking guidance on the SAFe Community Platform
Put it into practice
Facilitate a Portfolio Kanban workshop: capture Epics, apply WIP policies and prioritise with WSJF. Use an AI assistant to draft Epic hypotheses and compare outputs to governance guardrails for responsible adoption.
You’ll take away
Portfolio Kanban board with prioritised Epics and governance checklist
Bring it all together
Certification exam: AI-Empowered SAFe® Agilist (SA), awarded by Scaled Agile, Inc.. 45 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, Online via the SAFe Community Platform. Pass mark: 80%. Validity: Maintain with at least 12 CEUs a year. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 16 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 2 days, 16 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- AI-Empowered SAFe® Agilist (SA): issued by Scaled Agile, Inc. when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Certification route: Scaled Agile licenses its SAFe courses to certified SAFe Practice Consultants; MindClick is not a Scaled Agile partner, so confirm your exam access route with an advisor before you book.
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
Scaled Agile, Inc. owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Scaled Agile, Inc..
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD ≈ €2,485 |
Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD ≈ €3,995 |
Included |
Local amounts are indicative only, converted at the rate captured on 2026-10-02. You are charged in USD and your bank sets the final rate.
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are specified; experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum or Kanban are recommended. Please bring a laptop for digital collaboration tools and practice activities.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Local timezone
- Europe/Berlin
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Local timezone
- Europe/Berlin
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Local timezone
- Europe/Berlin
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Local timezone
- Europe/Berlin
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Local timezone
- Europe/Berlin
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Local timezone
- Europe/Berlin
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
2 days, 16 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
AI-Empowered SAFe® Agilist (SA): 45 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, Online via the SAFe Community Platform. Pass mark: 80%. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body. Scaled Agile licenses its SAFe courses to certified SAFe Practice Consultants; MindClick is not a Scaled Agile partner, so confirm your exam access route with an advisor before you book.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are specified; experience working in Agile teams and familiarity with Scrum or Kanban are recommended. Please bring a laptop for digital collaboration tools and practice activities.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 16 contact hours to every attendee. Scaled Agile, Inc. issues the AI-Empowered SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements. Maintain with at least 12 CEUs a year.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of Scaled Agile, Inc.; the exam is administered by Scaled Agile, Inc. via the SAFe Community Platform.
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