Leading SAFe (Certified SAFe Agilist) (SF)
About This Course
• Gain a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how to apply it to lead large, complex projects and programs
• Learn how to establish team and technical agility, and coordinate large, multi-site and multi-team programs
• Learn how to implement SAFe in an enterprise, including leadership, program execution, and governance
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of SAFe leaders, including Program Manager, Product Manager, and Scrum Master
• Learn how to manage and execute program increments, and plan and execute program backlogs
• Learn how to implement and measure value streams, and apply Lean-Agile principles to the program level
• Understand how to apply SAFe in a government and regulated environment
• Understand the cultural change required to implement SAFe and how to lead that change
• Get access to the SAFe community and resources for continuous improvement and support for your SAFe journey
• Gain the knowledge and skills to take the SAFe 5.1 Program Consultant (SPC) certification exam
What You'll Learn
• Introduction to SAFe and its principles and practices
• Establishing team and technical agility
• Coordinating large, multi-site and multi-team programs
• Breakdown of SAFe roles and responsibilities
• SAFe governance and program execution
• Lean-Agile principles and practices at the program level
• Managing and executing program increments and program backlogs
• Hands-on exercise: Program Increment Planning event simulation
Day 2:
• Implementing and measuring value streams
• Understanding the cultural change required to implement SAFe
• Best practices for leading SAFe implementations
• Access to the SAFe community and resources for continuous improvement and support
• Preparation for the SAFe 5.1 Program Consultant (SPC) certification exam
• Review and Q&A session
Each day would consist of lectures, interactive exercises, and case studies to provide participants with a hands-on learning experience. The course would be taught by an experienced SAFe trainer, and participants would receive a course manual and other materials to support their learning.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for this Leading SAFe course, but it is recommended that participants have some knowledge or experience in agile methodologies and principles. Familiarity with Scrum and Kanban is also beneficial, but not strictly required.
It would be helpful for the attendees if they have some prior experience in leading or participating in large projects or programs as the course focus on leading large projects/programs using SAFe.
This course is also beneficial for professionals who are responsible for leading organizational change and implementing SAFe in their organizations, as well as those who are preparing for the SAFe 5.1 Program Consultant (SPC) certification exam.