Leading SAFe (SA)
Introduction
During this two-day course, you will learn to lead a Lean-Agile organization with the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). An important part of the course are the SAFe principles. These principles are derived from Lean, Systems Thinking, Agile development, product development flow and DevOps. You will learn what it takes to develop a Lean enterprise and practice running a PI Planning event and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
During this training you will gain insight into the Lean-Agile mindset, which fits a rapidly changing market, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. You’ll develop skills that are in demand worldwide – and enable organizations to succeed in a rapidly evolving market – when you become a SAFe® Agilist (SA).
Learning Objectives
To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, the attendees learn:
- Seven core competencies of the Lean Enterprise
- To become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher
- To apply the Lean-Agile Mindset, values and principles
- To apply the SAFe Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
- To create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
- To lead the transformation with the SAFe Implementation Roadmap
- To support PI planning and the events associated with successful Program execution.
- To drive Release on Demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- To establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
- To coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
Topics
The following topics will be covered during the training:
- Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
- Leading the transformation
- Becoming a Lean-Agile leader
- Estabishing Team and Technical Agility
- Experiencing a Planning Interval (PI) planning
- Releasing on Demand with DevOps
- Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems
- Implementing Lean Portfolio Management
What do you get
As class registration includes:
- Workbook
- Preparation and Access to the SAFe® Agilist Exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
Participants must attend both course days to be eligible for the exam.
Target audience
This training is intended for individuals within the following positions:
- Executives and leaders, managers, directors, CIOs and VPs
- Development, QA and infrastructure management
- Program and Project managers
- Product Managers
- Portfolio managers, PMOs and Process leads
- Enterprise, System and Solution architects
Knowledge and experience
Anyone can participate in this training, regardless of his/her experience. However, for the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam, it is recommended that you have the following knowledge and/or experience:
- 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
- Experience in Scrum
