Leading SAFe® With SA® Certification

Duration : 2 Days

Associated Certification: SAFe Agilist (SA)

Leading SAFe 4.0 training will introduce the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) to leaders and key people within the agile enterprise. Attending this Scaled Agile Framework training course will enable you to Lead an enterprise Agile journey by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework®. It also helps you to prepare and pass the SAFe Agilist (SA) certification exam.

Excelerus offers a 10% lifelong training discount to returning customers. Also, customers who register for a recommended course within 6 months of completing a SAFe primary course with Excelerus will receive 40% discount off the full course fee. 


Program Objectives

Leading SAFe 4.0 training will prepare you to become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA) by-

  • Facilitating your learning on execution and release value through Agile Release Trains and building an Agile Portfolio
  • Illustrating how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale
  • Identifying the Lean-Agile mindset and  interpreting the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and discussing how to coordinate large Value Streams
  • Analyzing how to apply the Scaled Agile Framework, lean, and product development flow principles in your enterprise context

Program Content

  • Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
  • Understanding SAFe Principles
  • Implementing an Agile Release Train
  • Experiencing PI Planning
  • Executing and Releasing Value
  • Building an Agile Portfolio
  • Coordinating Large Value Streams
  • Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

Prerequisites

None. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SA certification exam

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

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

Leading SAFe 4.0 Benefits

After this course, you will understand how to:

  • Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise
  • Apply  principles and practices of the framework support Lean Thinking, Agile Development, SAFe ScrumXP, Agile Release Train, Agile Portfolio Management, Agile Architecture, and Scaling Leadership
  • Support the execution of Agile Release Trains
  • Coordinate large Value Streams
  • Manage a Lean-Agile Portfolio
  • Align the organization to a common process model
  • Configure the Framework for your context
  • Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
  • Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise
  • Gain insight into the most effective leadership skills