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| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Number of questions | 45 |
| Passing score | 33/45 (73%) |
| Competency level | Foundational; Competent, some knowledge or experience; can perform tasks with assistance |
| Question format | Multiple choice (one answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers) |
| Delivery | Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed |
| Access | Community Platform upon completion of the course |
| Languages offered | English |
| Cost | First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $50 |
| Exam Sections and Percentages | References |
| Advance Lean-Agile in government (11%)Determine the Problem to be SolvedDescribe the Basic Constructs of SAFeDescribe the Basic Constructs of the Implementation Roadmap | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lessons 1, 6, and 8www.scaledagileframework.com/implementation-roadmap/ |
| Embrace a Lean-Agile mindset (7%)Embrace the Lean MindsetSupport the Agile Manifesto | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lessons 1-4www.scaledagileframework.com/lean-agile-mindset |
| Apply SAFe Principles (18%)#1 – Take an Economic View#2 – Apply Systems Thinking#3 – Assume Variability; Preserve Options#4 – Build Incrementally with Fast, Integrated Learning Cycles#5 – Base Milestones on Objective Evaluation of Working Systems#6 – Visualize and Limit WIP, Reduce Batch Sizes, and Manage Queue Lengths#7 – Apply Cadence, Synchronize with Cross-domain Planning#8 – Unlock the Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers#9 – Decentralize Decision-makingOrganize around Value | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 3www.scaledagileframework.com/take-an-economic-view/www.scaledagileframework.com/safe-lean-agile-principles/www.scaledagileframework.com/apply-systems-thinking/www.scaledagileframework.com/build-incrementally-with-fast-integrated-learning-cycles/www.scaledagileframework.com/decentralize-decision-making/www.scaledagileframework.com/visualize-and-limit-wip-reduce-batch-sizes-and-manage-queue-lengths/www.scaledagileframework.com/apply-cadence-synchronization-with-cross-domain-planning/www.scaledagileframework.com/unlock-the-intrinsic-motivation-of-knowledge-workers/ |
| Create high-performing teams and programs (9%)Create high-performing Agile TeamsProvision the key ART rolesCoordinate and Integrate Multiple Agile Release Trains and Suppliers | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 4www.scaledagileframework.com/agile-teams/www.scaledagileframework.com/solution-train/ |
| Plan with cadence and synchronization (11%)Prepare to Experience PI PlanningCreate and Review Draft PI PlansFinalize Plans and Establish Business ValueReview Final Plans and Commit to a Set of PI Objectives | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lessons 5 and 7www.scaledagileframework.com/pi-planning/www.scaledagileframework.com/lean-agile-mindset/ |
| Support program execution (7%)Guide Innovation and Continuous Exploration for Programs and Large SolutionsManage Flow of ValueUpdate the Program Vision and RoadmapDefine System Attributes with FeaturesSet Priorities with Backlog RefinementEngage in Key SAFe Events | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 6 www.scaledagileframework.com/continuousexploration/ www.scaledagileframework.com/metrics/#P2 www.scaledagileframework.com/innovation-and-planningiteration/ www.scaledagileframework.com/vision/ www.scaledagileframework.com/roadmap/ www.scaledagileframework.com/nonfunctional-requirements/www.scaledagileframework.com/features-and-capabilities/www.scaledagileframework.com/wsjf/ |
| Map the path to agency and program agility (31%)Build Large Programs to Align with Agency StrategyTransition from Project to Lean flow of EpicsAdopt Lean Budgeting Aligned to Value StreamsApply Lean Estimating and Forecasting with Cadence-based DevelopmentModify Acquisition Practices to Enable Lean-Agile Development and OperationsBuild in Quality and ComplianceAdapt Governance Practices to Support Agility and Lean Flow of Value | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 7 www.scaledagileframework.com/strategic-themes/ www.scaledagileframework.com/epic/ www.scaledagileframework.com/lean-budgets/www.scaledagileframework.com/government-article/www.scaledagileframework.com/features-and-capabilities/www.scaledagileframework.com/compliance/ |
| Lead successful change (6%)Lead by ExampleAdopt a Lean-Agile MindsetLead the Change to SAFe | SAFe for Government Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 8 www.scaledagileframework.com/implementation-roadmap/www.scaledagileframework.com/lean-agile-mindset |