Live online · SAFe SA-Gov
Leading SAFe for Government – SAFe AGILIST (SA)
- Live online
- Exam fee included
- Median federal program salary
Next batch
Sep 14–15, 2026
Investment
$997 exam included
You will learn
Why government must adopt Lean-Agile to deliver mission outcomes.
Leads to
Program Manager (Gov), Transformation Lead (Gov), Mission Owner
Progress to
- Release Train Engineer
- Implementing SAFe (SPC)
- Lean Portfolio Management
A globally verifiable SAFe Agilist digital badge — issued by Scaled Agile, shareable to LinkedIn, and renewable each year.
( 01 ) — What’s included
One price. Everything to certify and apply it.
No hidden fees. The tuition covers the class, the exam, the platform, and the coaching that turns it into a role.
Live, instructor-led
Two full days in a live virtual classroom with an authorised SAFe instructor (SPC/ASPC) — not a recording.
Exam & certification
First exam attempt included. Pass to earn the globally recognised SAFe® Agilist (SA) digital badge.
SAFe Studio access
One year of SAFe Studio, the digital workbook, practice tests, and member resources from Scaled Agile.
Fast-Pass study kit
Our exclusive study guide and mock exams, built to get you certified on the first attempt.
Practice mock exam access
Full access to our practice mock exams and timed quizzes — take as many as you need to walk in confident on exam day.
Career coaching
A 1:1 post-class session with a senior SPC to turn the badge into the role — roadmap, interview prep, salary.
( 02 ) — Curriculum · 2 days
What you’ll learn
Lead Lean-Agile change in the federal context — build Agile teams, plan and launch an Agile Release Train, and align agencies to deliver mission value.
Thriving in the Digital Age
Why government must adopt Lean-Agile to deliver mission outcomes.
Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
Lead change with the SAFe House of Lean and Lean-Agile principles.
Establishing Team & Technical Agility
Form Agile teams, adopt built-in quality, and coach engineering practice.
Planning & Launching the ART
Plan and launch an Agile Release Train in a federal program.
Coaching ART execution
Coach the train to deliver value under public-sector constraints.
Leading the Government transformation
Apply the SAFe Implementation Roadmap in the federal context.
Career outcomes — in demand
SAFe leaders in government are in massive demand.
Salary figures reflect typical role compensation in the US — not the course price. Sources: Scaled Agile & public job-market data.
Program Manager (Gov)
Runs SAFe-aligned federal programs.
Transformation Lead (Gov)
Leads Agile change in federal agencies.
Mission Owner
Connects mission to delivery cadence.
Contracting Officer (Agile)
Aligns acquisition with Agile delivery.
Register & pay securely
Complete your enrollment.
Register two ways: complete checkout right here, or use our 
registration. Either way you get instant confirmation, ticket, and SAFe Studio access before class.
( 04 ) — Where this leads
Your SAFe career path.
SA is the foundational Lean-Agile leadership credential. Pair it with the core SAFe role certifications your teams run on, or advance into program, portfolio, and consulting credentials. These are pulled from our live course catalogue.
( 05 ) — Reviews
What learners say about our Leading SAFe® for Government (SA-Gov) training
“Easily the most practical SA-Gov training I’ve taken. The instructor brought real enterprise experience and the toolkits were immediately useful back at work. Passed the exam first attempt.”
“Clear, hands-on, and well paced. I left with a credential and a concrete plan to apply SA-Gov in my organisation. Highly recommended.”
Upcoming cohorts
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Live virtual classes — register via 
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SA-GOV · 2 days
September 2026
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Week of Sep 14
3 batches
Week of Sep 21
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Week of Sep 28
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Live online in English. Also delivered in Spanish, French and Arabic — ask about a cohort in your language, or private dates.
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Sep 14–15, 2026
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Need to move dates? Rescheduling carries no fee. The exam fee is included in the price.
Questions
Everything about SA-GOV
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No hard prerequisites. Once you register you gain access to online prep material (about 90 minutes) to review before class, so you arrive ready for Leading SAFe® for Government (SA-Gov).
The course, the official exam, one year of SAFe Studio, the digital workbook, our Fast-Pass study kit, recordings for life, and a 1:1 career-coaching session. No hidden fees.
Both. You can join live in-person or live-virtual (remote) — every cohort is instructor-led by an authorised SAFe instructor (SPC/ASPC), and you keep the session recordings.
Authorised SAFe instructors (SPC/ASPC) with real transformation experience — not generalist trainers.
45 multiple-choice, 90 minutes, passing score 80%. Your first attempt is included. Taken online with a 60-day access window. See the official SA-Gov exam study guide.
No. Completing the course unlocks the exam, and you must pass it to earn the certification.
Generally no. For almost all SAFe certifications, attending the official course is required to unlock the exam in SAFe Studio.
SAFe certifications are valid for one year, renewed through annual SAFe Studio membership.
Your first retake can be taken soon after a failed attempt; subsequent retakes require a short waiting period and a fee.
Pass the exam in SAFe Studio and your globally verifiable digital badge is issued by Scaled Agile — shareable to LinkedIn and renewable each year.
You’ll be equipped to apply Leading SAFe® for Government (SA-Gov) in a real SAFe environment — leading SAFe transformation inside federal and public-sector programs.
It supports roles such as Program Manager (Gov), Transformation Lead (Gov), Mission Owner, Contracting Officer (Agile), and is a stepping stone to advanced and consultant SAFe credentials.
Yes. The updated curriculum incorporates AI-driven ways of working — using modern AI tools to accelerate value delivery and optimise flow.
AI-empowered SAFe means applying role-based AI assistants and prompting to move faster while keeping humans in the loop for decisions. You’ll learn where AI accelerates the flow of value and how to use it responsibly.
Yes. We teach an AI-Native mindset — embedding AI across the end-to-end flow from idea to deployment, augmenting Lean-Agile decision-making rather than replacing it, with the right guardrails.
SAFe 6.0 shifts focus toward total Business Agility — accelerating value flow with Kanban and Value Stream Management, clarifying enterprise roles, and integrating modern technologies like AI.
Your Leading SAFe for Government – SAFe AGILIST
credential is within reach.
- 2 days live online
- Exam fee included
- Reschedule at no fee
- Career coaching session
