SAFe: scaling enterprise agility
SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is the most widely adopted framework worldwide for scaling agility in enterprises. Published by Scaled Agile, Inc. since 2011 and continuously updated, SAFe offers a structured framework to coordinate multiple Scrum teams, programmes and portfolios in large organisations. The core of the framework relies on the Agile Release Train (ART), a team of teams synchronised by quarterly Program Increments (PI), structured by planning ceremonies (PI Planning) and coordination ceremonies (Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync). SAFe covers four levels: Essential SAFe (ART), Large Solution SAFe (multi-ART), Portfolio SAFe (Lean Portfolio Management) and Full SAFe (the complete framework).
In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries, insurers and large IT services companies have massively adopted SAFe to manage their digital transformation programmes and product portfolios. SAFe certification is widely recognised by Swiss recruiters, particularly in banking, insurance and public sectors. training organisation and offers the official SAFe Leading, SAFe Scrum Master and SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager catalogue. Our training is delivered by SAFe Program Consultants (SPC) and certified senior agile coaches active with Swiss and international clients.
Following a recognised SAFe training opens access to highly demanded roles: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Lean Portfolio Manager, agile coach, senior agile coach, transformation manager, agile leader. SAFe certification systematically features in the requirements on the agility side in French-speaking Switzerland, complementing Scrum.org (PSM, PSPO) and Scrum Alliance (CSM, CSPO) certifications.
Whether you are preparing your first SAFe Agilist (SA) certification with Leading SAFe, ramping up as a Scrum Master in multi-team environment with SSM, or preparing the Product Owner / Product Manager role with POPM, our SAFe training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.
The ITTA SAFe catalogue
Leading SAFe 6.0
Leading SAFe 6.0 is a widely used tool training for leaders, managers and project managers wishing to drive an agile transformation at scale. The programme covers SAFe fundamentals (Lean, Agile, SAFe principles), SAFe roles (Business Owner, Release Train Engineer, Product Manager, System Architect), Agile Release Train (ART), Program Increment Planning, agile management at scale, Lean Portfolio Management, and continuous improvement. Upon completion, participants can take the exam to become SAFe 6.0 Agilist (SA). Targets leaders and managers in charge of agile transformation.
SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM)
SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master is the training dedicated to Scrum Masters operating in a SAFe Agile Release Train. The programme covers the Scrum Master role in SAFe environment, facilitation of Scrum ceremonies in an ART, PI Planning, animation of synchronisation ceremonies (Scrum of Scrums), resolution of cross-cutting impediments, team coaching, and collaboration with other Scrum Masters and the Release Train Engineer. Upon completion, participants can take the SAFe 6.0 Scrum Master (SSM) exam. Targets Scrum Masters in multi-team environments.
SAFe 6.0 Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM)
SAFe 6.0 Product Owner / Product Manager is the training dedicated to Product Owners and Product Managers in SAFe environment. The programme covers SAFe PO and PM roles, product backlog and programme backlog management, feature decomposition into stories, prioritisation by WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First), PI Planning from the product perspective, collaboration with business stakeholders, Customer Centric and Design Thinking, and measurement of delivered value. Upon completion, participants can take the SAFe 6.0 Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM) exam. Targets POs and PMs in multi-team environments.
SAFe and the ITTA ecosystem
SAFe certifications fit into a broader agile and management ecosystem. The agile and Scrum sub-domain regroups all SAFe, Scrum.org (PSM, PSPO), Scrum Alliance (CSM, CSPO) and other agile framework training. The Scrum publisher covers basic and advanced Scrum certifications. The process and lean management sub-domain brings the Lean fundamentals underpinning SAFe (Lean-Agile mindset, Kaizen, value stream mapping). The project management sub-domain covers PMP and Prince2, complementary to SAFe on the hybrid programme management side. The DevOps development domain is very complementary for the operational implementation of SAFe DevOps and CI/CD industrialisation.
SAFe trends in 2026
SAFe continues to evolve in 2026 with SAFe 6.0 (released in March 2023) remaining the market reference. This version strengthens the Business Agility, Lean Portfolio Management areas, and integrates Customer Centricity and Design Thinking elements. Scaled Agile emphasises Business Agility (the organisation’s ability to respond quickly to market opportunities), Flow Metrics measurement and integration of generative AI into agile practices. SAFe certifications remain the most visible on French-speaking Switzerland job descriptions, complementing Scrum.org certifications. SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP) gains visibility for profiles bridging agile and DevOps. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current SAFe practices.
SAFe training in Geneva, Lausanne and online
All our SAFe courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified SAFe Program Consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes practical exercises on the official Scaled Agile material, PI Planning simulations, concrete cases of Agile Release Train management inspired by real projects (banking, insurance, public sector), and preparation for the SAFe exam. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your agile maturity, your organisation and your technical stack.
Why train on SAFe at ITTA
training organisation. Our SAFe trainers are SAFe Program Consultants (SPC), senior agile coaches and Release Train Engineers certified Scaled Agile active with Swiss and international clients, covering agile transformation, Agile Release Train management, PI Planning, Lean Portfolio Management and coaching of Scrum Masters and Product Owners. The SAFe catalogue regroups Leading SAFe, SAFe Scrum Master and SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager training. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.
Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with PI Planning simulations, exercises on WSJF, concrete ART management cases, and situations from the daily life of agile transformations at scale. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and to present themselves in the best conditions at the SAFe exam.
Our training is aimed at varied audiences: Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Product Managers, Release Train Engineers, agile coaches, agile leaders, transformation managers, project managers, agile-specialised IT services teams, IT and business teams involved in agile transformation. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.
Featured courses in this catalogue
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
FAQ
Which SAFe course to choose to start?
Leading SAFe is the natural entry for leaders, managers and profiles wishing to understand the entire framework. For Scrum Masters in multi-team environments, SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) is the target. For Product Owners and Product Managers, SAFe POPM is the target. Our pedagogical team guides you based on your current or target role.
Are SAFe and Scrum complementary?
Yes, SAFe relies on Scrum as the method at team level and adds multi-team coordination at the Agile Release Train level and the portfolio dimension. Many profiles combine a Scrum certification (PSM, CSM) at team level and a SAFe certification (SSM, SA) at multi-team level. Our catalogues are designed to cover these complementary paths.
Is the SAFe exam taken at ITTA or elsewhere?
The SAFe exam is taken online on the Scaled Agile Community Platform portal, after the official training. Our pedagogical team supports you in the exam registration process, and the training session includes a preparatory mock exam. Training and exam are organised in a linked but distinct manner.
Are your SAFe courses available for companies?
Yes, the entire SAFe catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your agile maturity, your organisation (ART size, number of teams, targeted SAFe level) and your technical stack. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.