Leading SAFe (SAFe Agilist Certification)

Develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide and empower enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace by becoming a SAFe® Agilist (SA).

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).

What you'll learn:

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist (SA), you should be able to:

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
Support PI Planning and the team and train-level events

Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation
Drive continuous value delivery through understanding and 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

Who 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

What you get:

Attendee workbook (if selected)
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification exam (within 30 days of course completion)
One–year membership to SAFe Studio
Course certificate of completion
Digital Badge on successful passing of certification 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® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification exam:

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

SAFe Curriculum

"The extensive and evolving Scaled Agile curriculum is a cornerstone for implementation success and a key part of an overall transformation. Our full portfolio of world-class courseware helps organizations unlock business results, retain teams, and attract new talent. And our in-demand certifications help individuals thrive as key players within a SAFe organization and advance throughout their career in practicing, consulting, or training others in the Framework."
Scaled Agile Inc.

Lead Trainer

Matt Hosking

SAFe Premier Trainer & SPCT-C

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