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ASPC Course Eligibility and Certification Status
An active SPC certification is required to attend a course and earn the ASPC certification.
Requirements
● Review and acceptance of the Candidate Agreement are required to start the exam
● Exam functionality instructions are provided following the Candidate Agreement
Exam Format
● Questions are structured in a multiple-choice, single-select format
● Exams are timed, and the timer is displayed once questions are presented
● Exams will be submitted when the timer ends, regardless of the number of questions answered
● Scores are calculated by the number of correctly answered questions
● Unanswered questions will be marked as incorrect
● “Submit” button ends the exam, and a score will be calculated
Practice Test
● Format reflects the same number of questions, level of difficulty, timebox, and domain areas as the exam
● Unlimited attempts
● Passing the practice test does not guarantee passing the exam and is provided as a preparation resource
Details are subject to change at any time
Duration | 60 minutes |
Number of Questions | 30 |
Passing Score | 75% |
Delivery | Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance |
Access | Learning Plan (after course completion) |
Cost | First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion |
Retake Fee | $50 |
Retake Policy | First retake - May be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake - May be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake - May be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait. |
Domain | Topics | References |
Understanding the ASPC Role (10-20%) | ●Describe the role of an ASPC ● Designing a balanced set of metrics ● Know the critical success factors to determine which metrics to apply | Lesson 1: Introducing Advanced SAFe SPC Role
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Becoming AI-Native (10-20%) | ● Understand how AI is transforming ways of working ● Know the AI-native success factors ● Develop basic proficiency in AI | Lesson 2: Embracing AI
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Educating and Supporting Leadership (10-20%) | ● Evaluate the impact of organizational culture on SAFe transformations ● Understand the physiology of emotional competence ● Practice building rapport and influence with key leaders and stakeholders | Lesson 3: Engaging Executives
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Leading and Navigating Transformation (10-20%) | ● Understand the elements of a transformation strategy ● Recognize business and transformation objectives ● Draft a roadmap to achieve transformation objectives ● Communicate in language meaningful to the business | Lesson 4: Developing a Transformation Strategy
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Accelerating Flow at the Portfolio Level (10-20%) | ● Know the common portfolio structures ● Understand the inputs to strategic themes ● Make the case for Lean startup | Lesson 5: Unlocking Portfolio Flow
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Contextualizing SAFe to Your Context (10-20%) | ● Understand the customizable aspects of SAFe ●Practice using guardrails ● Apply the step-by-step process to customize ● Know the fundamentals of prioritizing, communicating, and implementing customizations | Lesson 6: Customizing SAFe
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