Leading SAFe

Course description

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe^®) helps businesses address the significant challenges of developing and delivering enterprise-class software and systems in the shortest sustainable lead time. It is as an online, freely revealed knowledge base of proven success patterns for implementing Lean-Agile software and systems at enterprise scale.

SAFe synchronizes alignment, collaboration, and delivery for large numbers of Agile teams. Scalable and configurable, SAFe allows each organization to adapt it to its own business needs. It supports smaller-scale solutions employing 50–125 practitioners, as well as complex systems that require thousands of people.

A SAFe Agilist (SA) strategically guides the adoption, success, and ongoing improvement of Lean-Agile culture in an enterprise. The Agilist helps define the organizational mission and vision, and communicates strategic decisions and the need for change to all stakeholders and teams. The SAFe Agilists motivate knowledge workers by helping them develop their skills and careers in a way that enhances their capabilities and increases their engagement and commitment to the mission and vision of the enterprise.

During this two-day course, they’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework^®, how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and achieve certification for SAFe^® Agilist (SA).

Benefits:
During this course you will learn how to:

• Prepare for SAFe^® 6 Agilist Exam and become a certified SAFe^® Agilist (SA)
• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• Apply Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Plan and successfully execute Program Increments
• Execute and release value through Agile Release Trains
• Build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting
• Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Coordinate the development of large solutions
• Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise

Key features

Price of the course includes:

• Delivery of two-day Leading SAFe training course conducted live online by a experienced trainer certified by Scaled Agile, Inc., provider of SAFe^®
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe®65 Agilist (SA) certification exam (SAFe 6 Agilist Exam)
• Modern online training platform
• Attendee workbook licensed by Scaled Agile, Inc. (PDF)
• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
• One Certification exam attempt upon General Availability of the course
• Course certificate of completion
• SAFe^® 6 Agilist certification upon passing of exam

Prerequisites:
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe^® 6 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
• Experience in Scrum

Working methods:
Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.

Licensing of the SAFe^® training course:
Leading SAFe training course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is provided under Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement and complies with the requirements for Scaled Agile, Inc. Courseware License Agreement.

Advised Skills Ltd is a Partner of Scaled Agile, Inc.. 

Who should attend?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
• Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
• Program and Project Managers
• Product and Product Line Management
• Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
• Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

Course Agenda

Learning Goals:
To perform the role of a SAFe Agilist, attendees should be able to:

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Coordinate the development of large solutions
• Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise

Topics Covered:

1. Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
2. Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
3. Understanding SAFe Principles
4. Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
5. Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
6. Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
7. Empowering a Lean Portfolio
8. Building Large Solutions
9. Summary

Training materials are based on SAFe^® Courseware licensed by Scaled Agile, Inc..

Locations and dates

Price information

Net price per person:
The training course net price per person includes the web-based exam available within the SAFe Community Platform. The applicable price is shown in the course calendar and depends on the course location.

To obtain the SAFe^® Agilist (SA) certificate, it is necessary to obtain a positive result on the SAFe^® 6 Agilist exam.

Additional information:
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
It is mandatory to purchase the training course including the certification exam.

We Grow SAFe^® Experts

Why to choose Advised Skills and take part in SAFe^® course? Scaled Agile Framework^® is the most prominent and reliable Lean-Agile scaling method in the world.

Source: Scaled Agile, Inc.