Pre-requisite:
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® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification exam:
1. 5+ years of experience in;
– Software development
– Testing, business analysis
– Product, OR
– Project management
2. Experience in Scrum
Price:
Excl VAT and is inclusive of the exam.
Duration of course: 2 days
Certification included: Yes, attendee needs to write the exam.
Course overview:
During this two-day course, you will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. You will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile Mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. You will also learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. You will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower your enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe® Agilist (SA).
Who should attend?
– 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
What you’ll learn:
– Interpret the basic constructs of SAFe and the steps of the Implementation Roadmap
– Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
– Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
– Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
– Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation
– Support PI Planning and the events
– Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
– Establish alignment and execution of Strategic Themes with Lean Portfolio Management
– Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
Topics covered:
– Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework
– Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
– Understanding SAFe Principles
– Creating high-performing teams and programs
– Experiencing Planning Interval (PI) Planning
– Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
– Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
– Empowering a Lean Portfolio
– Building Large Solutions
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs):
– You may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
– You may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing your CSP through Scrum Alliance