Become a Skilled SAFe® SPC | SAFe® Program Consultant

2011 marked a new beginning in the era of large-scale software project management. Since then, Dean Leffingwell’s brainchild, the Scaled Agile Framework^® (SAFe^®) has become the popular emerging agile framework for business agility according to the 15th State of Agile Survey. 

But what is SAFe^®?

SAFe^® is a knowledge base of proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies for attaining business agility using Lean, Agile, Systems Thinking, and DevOps to manage large-scale software development. 

SAFe^® endorses alignment, transparency, collaboration, and product delivery involving large-size teams. The core of SAFe^® is based on four bodies of knowledge which are agile software development, lean product development, systems thinking, and DevOps. 

SAFe®’s ability to achieve business agility is possible due to its four core values which include the-

• 1Alignment: Alignment helps in keeping the entire organization aligned toward a single goal. Organizations that are deviating from their original goal fare poorly against disruptive and competitive market forces.Misaligned organizations aren’t high-performing when working remotely. When departments work in silos, managing geographically dispersed teams can be even tougher.
• 2Built-In Quality: Built-In Quality signifies that every product increment built must be of superior quality. Quality can’t be added later. Building quality products is a quality of Lean-Agile.
• 3Transparency: Product development is seldom a smooth process. Not being open, will lead to decision-making on assumptions as facts are not revealed. Trust precedes transparency. High-performing teams and happy organizations cease to exist without trust.
• 4Program Execution: A working product is a testimony to progress. The objective of every business should be to deliver business value to customers.
• 5SAFe® promotes working systems and meaningful business outcomes made possible by Agile Release Trains (ARTs) It’s been a decade since the inception of SAFe® and it has become the most preferred framework to build enterprise-level products.

What is SPC and how can you become one?

SPC or SAFe^® Program Consultants are change agents who merge their technical expertise in SAFe^® with an innate motivation to enhance the organization’s software and systems development processes. They are instrumental in successfully implementing SAFe^®.

The “Implementing SAFe^®” course is the path. This course offers you an in-depth view of each intricate layer of SAFe^® implementation. The certification training will help you train and lead the Lean-Agile transformation. 

Leading geographically distributed teams in remote work environments can be tough. This course will help you with the right tools and guidance in handling it effectively. This SAFe^® course offers an understanding of the anatomy of each person’s role, making it easy to plan and lead a SAFe^® transformation. 

Identifying value streams, launching agile release trains, and building a Lean-Agile Portfolio are the key skills that are a part of the curriculum. You will be taking steps to become a practitioner of Agile Product Management and product delivery principles. 

This course is for you if understanding and practically implementing business agility is your goal. 

Why Should I Consider Becoming an SPC?

• 1Teach SAFe® certification training classes after being certified
• 2Learn, and network with other SPCs in a dedicated community based on practice
• 3Participate in monthly webinars to sharpen your SAFe® knowledge and earn PDUs or Professional Development Units
• 4Get special access to training toolkits and resources that are necessary to become a result-oriented agile coach and SAFe® transformation leader

Key Benefits of Becoming an SPC

• 1Transformation Coach: SAFe® is the leading framework for business agility. Achieving it can be challenging, a SPC can help make things easier. A consultant can spearhead great transformation in a variety of industries. If you choose your job wisely, then you can hone your skills as a transformational leader.
• 2An abundance of job opportunities: There’s a rising demand for Agile coaches and trainers among the Global 2000 organizations. You can get lucrative opportunities and annual pay hikes. You can work as an independent consultant and drive great agile transformations.
• 3Honing your expertise: As a certified SAFe® Program Consultant, you will be part of an elite global community. It will help in networking and interaction with fellow SPCs.
• 4Global Recognition: The SAFe® Program Consultant is a prestigious certification offered by Scaled Agile, a global certifying body, and provider of SAFe®.
• 5Special access to learning resources: The SPC has access to a global SAFe® community of 10,00,000 individuals in 20,000 organizations. Additionally, the SPCs have access to SAFe® agile certifications, agile coaching, and performance toolkit resources to drive SAFe® transformations.

Steps to Get the SPC Certification

• 1Enroll in SPC certification training: Enroll in the SPC certification training by Agilemania. The course is taught by experienced SAFe® Program Consultant Trainers (SPCTs).
• 2Attempt the exam: The certification examination fee for the first attempt is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $250.
• 3Become a Certified SPC: Score 75% (45/60) and get your SPC certification from Scaled Agile.

How easy is it to pass the Exam (Complete Exam Details)?

Log in to the SAFe^® community platform to take the exam. Once the exam begins, the timer starts ticking and the exam ends when the timer stops. The number of questions answered before the timer stops will be considered for evaluation. 

Questions Un-attempted will be marked wrong. Click the ‘Submit’ button if you finish answering all the questions on time.  You'll need to review and accept the Candidate Agreement before taking the exam. Exams are timed, with a visible clock that will be running throughout the entire test. 

The exam will have two or three multiple-response questions. You need to mark all the correct responses as no partial credit will be awarded. 

Here’s a simple guide to help you pass the SPC exam.

Why Choose Agilemania as your training partner

Agilemania is a team of like-minded Agilists, that has over the last few years grown to be synonymous with exceptional services and the most trusted vendor for Agile Consulting, Training, and Advisory services in South and South-East Asia.

Agilemania was never built to be the typical consulting or services company but as a home for highly-skilled practitioners with diverse experience and a deliberate focus on helping organizations achieve hyper-performance.

The fact that multiple Agile bodies accredit the team at Agilemania is a testament to their continuous investment of time and effort in honing their skills to connect and serve their clients in the best possible ways.