Leading SAFe and SAFe DevOps are both valuable SAFe certifications, but they target different roles and career paths. Understanding their differences helps you choose the right certification for your career goals.
Certification Overview
Leading SAFe (SAFe Agilist)
Leading SAFe is the foundational SAFe certification for leaders, managers, and change agents. It provides comprehensive understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework and prepares you to lead agile transformations at the enterprise level.
SAFe DevOps
SAFe DevOps focuses on building continuous delivery pipelines, implementing DevOps practices at scale, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility. This certification is ideal for technical professionals interested in DevOps.
Key Differences
| Aspect | Leading SAFe | SAFe DevOps | |--------|-------------|-------------| | Focus | Enterprise transformation, SAFe framework | DevOps practices, continuous delivery | | Target Audience | Leaders, managers, executives | Technical professionals, DevOps engineers | | Salary Range | $100,000-$150,000 | $100,000-$150,000 | | Career Path | Transformation Leader, Enterprise Agile Coach | DevOps Lead, Platform Engineer, SRE | | Best For | Leadership and transformation roles | Technical and DevOps roles |
Which Certification Should You Choose?
Choose Leading SAFe if: - You're a leader or manager driving agile transformation - You want to understand SAFe at the enterprise level - You're responsible for implementing SAFe - You want to lead organizational change - You're preparing for leadership roles
Choose SAFe DevOps if: - You're a technical professional (developer, DevOps engineer) - You're interested in continuous delivery and DevOps practices - You want to build and optimize delivery pipelines - You're focused on technical excellence - You want DevOps career paths
Career Progression
Leading SAFe and SAFe DevOps are complementary. Some professionals pursue both certifications to understand both transformation leadership and technical practices. Many organizations value leaders who understand both domains.
Training Options
Agile36 offers both Leading SAFe and SAFe DevOps certifications with expert instruction and comprehensive exam preparation. Our courses prepare you for success in either role.
Ready to advance your agile career? Explore our [Leading SAFe](/leading-safe-6) and [SAFe DevOps](/safe-devops) courses to find the right certification for your career goals.