Leading SAFe 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. This course explores the five competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise, whilst allowing participants to practice the skills required for supporting and executing Planning Interval (PI) Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
This course will provide you with 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. It will also show you 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 is in demand worldwide—and empower your enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe Agilist (SA).
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
- Development, QA and Infrastructure Management
- Programme and Project Managers
- Product and Product Line Management
- Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
- Enterprise, System and Solution Architects
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Lead the transformation to Business Agility with SAFe
- Become a Lean-Agile leader
- Explain the importance of the Seven Core Competencies of Business Agility
- Understand customer needs with Design Thinking
- Enable Agile Product Delivery
- Initiate Lean Portfolio Management
- Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
- Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
KEY TOPICS
- Thriving in the digital age with Business Agility
- Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
- Establishing Team and Technical Agility
- Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery
- Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
- Leading the change
As part of PM-Partners’ new integrated learning solution, this course offers students the option to attend our bespoke classroom in person or virtually by dialling in from a remote location. Our qualified, accredited trainers are skilled at both delivery methods and have been through a rigorous process in demonstrating their experience and practical working knowledge.
For group bookings, courses can be customised to suit your requirements and conducted onsite at your premises, at our training centre, or virtually.
Virtual training: You can learn more about our virtual delivery here.
PM-Partners is a Scaled Agile Gold Partner.
Attending this course prepares you to take the Leading SAFe (6.0) exam and become a certified SAFe Agilist (SA). The exam is a multiple choice, closed-book, web-based examination (90 mins, 45 questions, 77% passing score) taken after course completion.
Attendees who pass the exam will receive:
- Certified SAFe Agilist PDF certificate
- Certified SAFe Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, with access to the SA Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey
Note: First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.
Attendees must attend both days of the course to be eligible for the exam.
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® are eligible to earn 14 PDUs for their participation in this course (6 Ways of Working, 2 Business Acumen and 6 Power Skills).
Participants holding any of the Project Management accreditations (CPPP/CPPM/CPPD) are eligible to earn 20 CPDs for this short course.
COURSE 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 SA certification exam:
- 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
- Experience in Scrum
Whilst not a formal prerequisite, it is recommended that you have undertaken the Scrum Master Certified (SMC®) course to better understand the concepts.
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
Sydney courses are held at 45 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Melbourne courses are held at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.
Brisbane courses are held at 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane.
I REQUIRE AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT IS PROCESSED – CAN I STILL BOOK THIS COURSE ONLINE?
Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
Yes. The exam is undertaken on the final day of the course. Upon passing the exam you will be certified.
IS THE EXAM FEE INCLUDED?
Yes. The exam fee is included in the course cost if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.
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Course Information
Duration:
Weekday/virtual: 2 days
Exam: 90-minute online exam taken after the course
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