SAFe® DevOps Certification Course Overview
Leading SAFe® for Government is delivered in an instructor-led format, either in person or via live online delivery. Tuition includes access to SAFe Studio, which provides the digital course workbook, supporting learning resources, and a practice exam. The cost of the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam is included in the tuition, with no separate exam or registration fees.
Upon successful completion, participants are eligible to take the SAFe® Agilist certification exam and apply Lean-Agile leadership practices within government and regulated environments.
The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) provides a comprehensive approach for scaling Agile and Lean practices across large organizations. SAFe for Government is tailored to address the realities of public-sector delivery, including regulatory compliance, governance constraints, fixed funding models, acquisition processes, and oversight requirements. The framework enables agencies to connect strategy to execution while maintaining accountability, transparency, and compliance.
The Leading SAFe® for Government course introduces leaders and change agents to the principles, practices, and mindset required to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise in a government context. Rather than focusing on team-level mechanics, the course emphasizes system-level thinking, leadership behaviors, and operating models that support Agile at scale within policy- driven environments. Participants gain a clear understanding of how SAFe integrates Agile development, Lean systems thinking, and portfolio governance to improve mission outcomes.
Grounded in the Scaled Agile Framework® and adapted for government use, this course provides a practical foundation for leading organizational change, aligning portfolios and programs to strategic priorities, and enabling teams to deliver value predictably in complex public-sector environments.
What You Will Learn
Participants will develop the ability to:
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Apply Lean-Agile principles within government and regulated environments
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Understand the SAFe framework and how its components operate within public-sector constraints
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Lead and support organizational change toward a Lean-Agile way of working
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Align strategy, funding, and execution around value streams and mission objectives
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Support Program Increment Planning while maintaining governance and oversight
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Foster a culture of built-in quality, transparency, and continuous improvement
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Enable leadership behaviors that support decentralized decision-making within policy boundaries
Core Topics Covered
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Lean-Agile mindset and SAFe core values
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SAFe for Government principles and adaptations
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Roles, responsibilities, and collaboration at scale
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Value streams and mission alignment
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Program Increment Planning and execution in regulated environments
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Built-in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
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Leadership responsibilities in a government Lean-Agile enterprise
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
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Government executives and senior leaders
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Program, portfolio, and acquisition leaders
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Agile transformation leaders and change agents
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Product and technology leaders supporting government delivery
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Contractors and integrators working within government SAFe environments
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Anyone responsible for leading or sponsoring SAFe adoption in the public sector
Tuition
Day Classes
Cost: $995
Duration: 2 days
Evening Classes
Cost: $995
Duration: 4 nights
Course Delivery and Certification
The Leading SAFe for Government course is offered as a live, instructor-led learning experience, available either in a classroom setting or through virtual instruction. Enrollment includes access to SAFe Studio, which features the digital course workbook, supplementary learning materials, and a practice exam. The Leading SAFe for Government certification exam fee is fully covered by the course tuition, with no additional registration or testing charges.
Upon completing the course, participants are eligible to sit for the Leading SAFe for Government certification exam and gain practical skills to implement practices that enhance speed, quality, and operational resilience at the enterprise level.