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AI-Native Foundations Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

AI-Native Foundations training at Simplilead: live, instructor-led safe certification with hands-on practice, expert trainers and real-world application.

What is the AI-Native Foundations course?

This three-day programme introduces how AI assistants and generative tools fit into Scaled Agile practices such as backlog refinement, planning, and delivery flow. It suits SAFe practitioners who want a practical, responsible way to apply AI within existing Agile Release Train routines.

What is AI-Native Foundations training about?

This course gives you a clear, structured path through how the Scaled Agile Framework aligns many teams around a common cadence, vision and flow of value. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.

Key highlights of the AI-Native Foundations course

  • Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
  • Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
  • Practical focus on applying AI-Native Foundations in your own role and organisation
  • Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
  • Small-group format with room for your specific questions
  • Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification

Skills you will gain

The AI-Native Foundations program is built around the capabilities that matter in Scaled Agile (SAFe):

  • Aligning multiple teams around shared objectives
  • Planning and running Program Increments (PI)
  • Managing flow across an Agile Release Train
  • Connecting strategy to execution with lean portfolio thinking
  • Coordinating dependencies and managing risk at scale
  • Driving relentless improvement across the organisation

Who should attend?

This AI-Native Foundations course is ideal for release train engineers, product managers, architects, Scrum Masters and leaders coordinating agile at enterprise scale. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.

Why train with Simplilead?

We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the AI-Native Foundations training able to help large organisations deliver value faster with aligned, agile teams — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.

The programme runs for 3 days of live, instructor-led training and leads to a credential awarded by Scaled Agile. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.

Who should take the AI-Native Foundations course?

AI-Native Foundations training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:

  • Scrum Masters and RTEs exploring AI support for facilitation and flow metrics
  • Product Owners who want faster backlog refinement without losing quality control
  • Business analysts drafting epics, features, and acceptance criteria with AI tools
  • Engineering managers setting team norms for AI-assisted development
  • SAFe practitioners asked to define how AI fits their ART routines

What are the prerequisites for AI-Native Foundations?

  • No formal prerequisites; prior exposure to SAFe or Agile team events is helpful

Live instructor-led training

AI-Native Foundations

3 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

What will you learn in the AI-Native Foundations course?

By the end of the training you will be able to:

  • Explain what AI-native ways of working mean inside a SAFe enterprise
  • Apply generative AI prompts to refine features, stories, and acceptance criteria
  • Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, bias, and fitness before using them in planning
  • Integrate AI assistance into PI Planning preparation and iteration events
  • Define guardrails for data privacy and responsible AI use in Agile teams
  • Identify team and ART workflows where AI support removes delays and handoffs

What is the AI-Native Foundations syllabus?

The curriculum is delivered over 3 days and covers 6 modules:

  1. Module 1: AI-Native Mindset in SAFe

    • Generative AI concepts for Agile teams
    • Lean-Agile principles meet AI
    • Where AI adds value in flow
    • Limits, risks, and human judgement
  2. Module 2: Prompting for Agile Work

    • Structuring effective prompts
    • Refining stories with AI assistance
    • Generating acceptance criteria drafts
    • Reviewing and correcting AI output
  3. Module 3: AI Across the Agile Release Train

    • Preparing for PI Planning with AI
    • Supporting iteration planning and reviews
    • Surfacing dependencies and risks
    • Summarising events and decisions
  4. Module 4: Measuring Flow with AI Insights

    • Flow metrics and data sources
    • Spotting bottlenecks in work queues
    • Using AI for retrospective themes
    • Turning insights into improvement items
  5. Module 5: Responsible AI and Governance

    • Data privacy and confidentiality
    • Bias and quality checks
    • Team working agreements for AI
    • Organisational policy and guardrails
  6. Module 6: Adoption Roadmap

    • Selecting pilot teams and use cases
    • Building AI skills across roles
    • Defining success measures
    • Planning next adoption steps

What is the AI-Native Foundations exam format?

The credential is awarded by Scaled Agile. The exam fee is included with this course.

Questions45 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions (most SAFe 6.0 exams)
Duration90 minutes
Pass markVaries by exam (typically 73–80%)
FormatScenario-based questions taken online via the SAFe Community Platform
DeliveryFirst attempt included with course registration (within 30 days of course completion)
Certification validity1 year
RenewalUS$295 annual renewal (varies by certification) via the SAFe Community Platform, plus continuing education

How much does the AI-Native Foundations course cost?

AI-Native Foundations training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$1,495, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 3 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.

Frequently asked questions

How is the AI-Native Foundations training delivered?

The AI-Native Foundations certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 3 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend AI-Native Foundations batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.

Can I take the AI-Native Foundations course online?

Yes. The AI-Native Foundations certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the AI-Native Foundations certification.

Who should attend the AI-Native Foundations course?

The AI-Native Foundations training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.

What are the prerequisites for the AI-Native Foundations certification?

You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the AI-Native Foundations training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.

Who awards the SAFe certification?

The credential is issued by Scaled Agile, Inc., the body behind the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The course is delivered by Simplilead's certified SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs).

Is the exam and SAFe Studio membership included?

Yes. The course includes the official certification exam attempt and a one-year SAFe Studio membership with access to digital courseware, the exam, and member resources.

What is the exam format?

The certification exam is taken online after the 3 days of training. It is multiple-choice, time-boxed, and can be attempted from home within the access window.

How do I renew a SAFe certification?

SAFe certifications are renewed annually through Scaled Agile for a small fee, which keeps your digital badge and Studio access active. We explain the renewal steps at the end of the course.

Do you offer group or corporate training for AI-Native Foundations?

Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.

What is your rescheduling and refund policy?

You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.

Live instructor-led training

AI-Native Foundations

3 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

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