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Key Facts: SAFe SPC Exam

80%

Passing Score

48 out of 60 questions

120 min

Exam Duration

Scaled Agile

60 Qs

Exam Questions

Multiple choice

12 Steps

Implementation Roadmap

SAFe 6.0

$995

First Attempt Fee

Scaled Agile

$250

Retake Fee

Scaled Agile

The SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) exam has 60 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, requiring 80% (48/60) to pass. Prerequisites: complete the 4-day Implementing SAFe course; first attempt fee is $995 (typically included with course tuition $3,000-$4,500), and retakes are $250 with a 10-day wait. Certification valid for 1 year with annual renewal ($295). Key domains: Leading SAFe Transformation, the 12-step Implementation Roadmap, Identifying Value Streams and ARTs, Launching and Coaching ARTs, Extending to Portfolio (LPM), and Sustaining and Improving. SPC is the most advanced SAFe role certification — only SPCs can train and certify other SAFe practitioners.

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1Which step is FIRST in the SAFe 12-step Implementation Roadmap?
A.Train Executives, Managers, and Leaders
B.Reaching the Tipping Point
C.Identify Value Streams and ARTs
D.Create a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence
Explanation: The very first step of the SAFe Implementation Roadmap is 'Reaching the Tipping Point.' This is the moment of organizational urgency — either a proactive vision driven by leadership or a burning platform — that creates the energy needed to begin the change. Without this step, subsequent steps lack the executive sponsorship required for success.
2What is the purpose of step 2 of the Implementation Roadmap, 'Train Lean-Agile Change Agents'?
A.To train all teams in Scrum and Kanban
B.To certify SPCs who will lead the transformation, train others, and coach the rollout
C.To hire external consultants to run the transformation
D.To teach DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Explanation: Step 2 produces the SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants) who become the internal change agents. They are responsible for training executives, identifying value streams, launching ARTs, and coaching the organization. Without this internal expertise, the transformation depends entirely on external consultants and lacks lasting capability.
3Why does the Implementation Roadmap put 'Train Executives, Managers, and Leaders' (step 3) BEFORE 'Train Teams and Launch the ART' (step 8)?
A.Because executives need to schedule the training calendar
B.Because lasting change requires leaders who model Lean-Agile behavior, allocate budget, and remove organizational impediments
C.Because teams resent training if executives have not gone first
D.Because the executive course is shorter than team training
Explanation: SAFe explicitly sequences leader training before team training because Lean-Agile transformation is a leadership change, not a team-level methodology. Without leaders who understand the mindset, allocate Lean budgets, and remove systemic blockers, team-level practices regress to the old system. SPCs invest heavily in this step.
4What is the primary purpose of a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE)?
A.To replace the existing PMO and govern all projects
B.To act as a small, dedicated team that drives the transformation, coordinates SPCs, and communicates progress
C.To audit teams for SAFe compliance and report failures
D.To outsource agile coaching to vendor partners
Explanation: The LACE is a small dedicated team — often led by SPCs — that drives the SAFe rollout, coordinates change activities, hosts Communities of Practice, and reports transformation progress to executives. It is a center of excellence, not a governance body, and is intentionally lightweight so it does not become bureaucratic.
5An SPC is helping an enterprise identify value streams. What is the primary distinction between Operational Value Streams (OVS) and Development Value Streams (DVS)?
A.OVS are funded annually; DVS are funded quarterly
B.OVS deliver value to end customers; DVS build and support the systems that enable the OVS
C.OVS are for hardware companies; DVS are for software companies
D.OVS are managed by the LACE; DVS are managed by the PMO
Explanation: An Operational Value Stream is the sequence of activities that delivers products or services to end customers (e.g., processing a loan, dispensing a prescription). A Development Value Stream is the sequence of activities used to build and evolve the systems that support the OVS. Identifying OVS first allows the SPC to map the supporting DVS — and the ARTs that realize them.
6Which sizing range does SAFe recommend for an Agile Release Train (ART)?
A.10-25 people across 1-3 teams
B.50-125 people across 5-12 teams
C.150-300 people across 15-30 teams
D.500+ people across multiple programs
Explanation: An ART is a long-lived team of agile teams of 50-125 people, typically organized into 5-12 teams of 5-11 people each. This range balances Dunbar's number (cohesion limits) with the scale needed to deliver meaningful value. Below 50 you may not need an ART; above 125 you should split into multiple ARTs aligned to the value stream.
7What is the FIRST activity an SPC should do in step 7, 'Prepare for ART Launch'?
A.Schedule the PI Planning event
B.Define the ART, set the launch date, train the leaders, and prepare the backlog
C.Hire new staff to fill team-level roles
D.Implement a CI/CD pipeline
Explanation: Preparing for ART launch is a coordinated set of activities: define the ART (teams, members, Product Management, RTE), set a hard launch date (typically the first PI Planning), train the ART leaders, and prepare an initial program backlog. Skipping any of these creates a fragile launch.
8In the House of Lean, what is the FOUNDATION?
A.Built-in quality
B.Leadership
C.Flow
D.Customer value
Explanation: Leadership is the foundation of the House of Lean. Without committed Lean-thinking leaders who model the values, allocate Lean budgets, and create a safe environment for experimentation, the four pillars (respect for people and culture, flow, innovation, relentless improvement) collapse and the goal of value is unreachable.
9Which set correctly lists the FOUR pillars of the House of Lean?
A.Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, Program Execution
B.Respect for People and Culture, Flow, Innovation, Relentless Improvement
C.Vision, Roadmap, Backlog, Delivery
D.Plan, Do, Check, Act
Explanation: The four pillars of the House of Lean are Respect for People and Culture, Flow, Innovation, and Relentless Improvement. These pillars rest on Leadership and support the goal of Value. SPCs use the House of Lean to teach executives why Lean leadership is non-negotiable.
10How many principles are in the Scaled Agile Framework?
A.4 principles
B.7 principles
C.10 principles
D.12 principles
Explanation: SAFe has 10 immutable Lean-Agile principles that guide every behavior and decision in the framework. SPCs must be able to teach all ten and apply them to real situations: take an economic view, apply systems thinking, assume variability and preserve options, build incrementally with fast learning cycles, base milestones on objective evaluation, visualize and limit WIP, apply cadence, unlock motivation, decentralize decision-making, and organize around value.

About the SAFe SPC Exam

The SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification validates your ability to lead enterprise SAFe transformations as a change agent, trainer, and coach. SPCs guide organizations through the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap — from reaching the tipping point through sustaining and improving — and are the only practitioners authorized to teach official SAFe courses. The exam follows the 4-day Implementing SAFe course and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, with an 80% passing threshold.

Exam sponsor: Scaled Agile, Inc.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

60 questions

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

80% (48/60)

Exam / Certification Fees

$995 first attempt; $250 retake

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: ~70-80%. for candidates who complete the 4-day Implementing SAFe training This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20-25%

Leading SAFe Transformation

Reaching the tipping point, Lean-Agile mindset, House of Lean, SAFe Core Values, 10 SAFe Principles, Kotter's 8-step model, ADKAR

20-25%

Implementation Roadmap

12-step roadmap, role of SPCs, Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), and creating an implementation plan

15-20%

Identifying Value Streams and ARTs

Operational vs development value streams, value stream mapping, ART design (50-125 people), and ART organization

15-20%

Launching and Coaching ARTs

Preparing for ART launch, training executives, training teams, facilitating PI Planning, coaching ART execution

10-15%

Extending to Portfolio

Lean Portfolio Management — strategy and investment funding, Agile portfolio operations, Lean governance, portfolio Kanban

10-15%

Sustaining and Improving

7 Core Competencies, Communities of Practice, Inspect & Adapt at scale, accelerating, and continuous improvement

Preparing for the SAFe SPC Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 80% (48/60)
  • Exam length: 60 questions
  • Time limit: 120 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: $995 first attempt; $250 retake Official sources

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SAFe SPC: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the 12-step Implementation Roadmap in order — exam questions test which step comes next and what happens at each stage
2Master both types of value streams: Operational (deliver end-user value) vs Development (build the systems that support operational value streams) — distinguishing them is a frequent test point
3Know ART sizing rules cold: 50-125 people, 5-12 teams, organized around a value stream, with one Release Train Engineer and one Product Management function per ART
4Study Kotter's 8-step change model and how SAFe maps to it — questions often link 'creating urgency' to 'reaching the tipping point' and 'short-term wins' to early ART launches
5Memorize the House of Lean: foundation (leadership), four pillars (respect for people and culture, flow, innovation, relentless improvement), and the goal (value)
6Understand all 10 SAFe Principles and 7 Core Competencies — SPCs must be able to teach these, so the exam tests both definitions and application
7Study Lean Portfolio Management's three dimensions: Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations, and Lean Governance — and know what each contains
8Practice the SPC role itself: SPCs train executives first, then teams; they establish the LACE; they coach but do not own ART execution after launch — get role boundaries right

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAFe SPC passing score and exam format?

The SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) exam requires 80% to pass — at least 48 correct answers out of 60 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes. That gives you 2 minutes per question. The exam is closed-book, taken online through the SAFe Community Platform, and is one of the most rigorous SAFe certifications because it certifies you to teach others.

What does the SPC certification let me do that other SAFe certs do not?

SPCs are the only SAFe practitioners authorized to teach the official Scaled Agile courses (Leading SAFe, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe POPM, etc.) and certify candidates. SPCs also lead enterprise SAFe transformations as change agents, coaches, and trainers. The role combines the strategic scope of Leading SAFe with the implementation expertise to take an organization through the entire 12-step Implementation Roadmap.

How much does the SAFe SPC cost and what is the retake policy?

The first exam attempt is $995, typically bundled with the 4-day Implementing SAFe course ($3,000-$4,500 total). Retakes are $250 each with a mandatory 10-day waiting period between attempts. Annual renewal is $295 and is required to maintain SPC status and your right to deliver SAFe courses. Most candidates take the exam within 30 days of completing the Implementing SAFe course.

What are the 12 steps of the SAFe Implementation Roadmap?

The 12 steps are: (1) Reaching the Tipping Point, (2) Train Lean-Agile Change Agents, (3) Train Executives/Managers/Leaders, (4) Create a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE), (5) Identify Value Streams and ARTs, (6) Create the Implementation Plan, (7) Prepare for ART Launch, (8) Train Teams and Launch the ART, (9) Coach ART Execution, (10) Launch More ARTs and Value Streams, (11) Extend to the Portfolio, and (12) Accelerate / Sustain and Improve.

Is the SAFe SPC harder than the SAFe Agilist (SA) exam?

Yes — significantly. SPC has 60 questions in 120 minutes versus SA's 45 questions in 90 minutes, requires the 4-day Implementing SAFe course versus SA's 2-day Leading SAFe, and tests deep knowledge of value stream identification, ART launch logistics, executive coaching, and the full Implementation Roadmap. The pass rate (~70-80%) is also lower than SA (~80-85%) because SPC questions test application and judgment, not just recognition.