Leading SAFe® (SA)

Develop a skillset that is 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 is 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 is in demand worldwide and empower your enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace, when you become a SAFe® Agilist (SA).

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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

Nurturing Lean Agile Mindsets

As a SAFe Agilist (SA), you will strategically guide the adoption, success, and ongoing improvement of Lean Agile culture in your enterprise.

You will also motivate knowledge workers by helping them develop their skills and careers in a way that enhances their capabilities and increases their engagement and commitment to the mission and vision of the enterprise.

You will help define the organizational mission and vision, communicate strategic decisions and the need for change to all stakeholders and teams.

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
  • Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation
  • Support PI Planning and the events
  • Drive continuous value delivery through 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

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  • Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework
  • Embracing a Lean Agile Mindset
  • Understanding SAFe Principles
  •  Creating high performing teams and programs
  • Experiencing Planning Interval (PI) Planning
  • Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
  • Leading the Lean Agile Enterprise
  • Empowering a Lean Portfolio
  • Building Large Solutions

Class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbook
  • Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification exam
  • One–year membership to SAFe Studio
  • Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

  • You may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI ACP certifications
 
  • You may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing your CSP through Scrum Alliance

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 Courses and certifications include

Implementing SAFe®

  • with SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) 6.0 certification

Leading SAFe®

  • with SAFe® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification

SAFe® for Teams

  • with SAFe® Practitioner (SP) 6.0 certification

SAFe® Scrum Master

  • with SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) 6.0 certification

SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master

  • with SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) 6.0 certification

SAFe® Release Train Engineer

  • with SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) 6.0 certification 

SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager

  • with SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) 6.0 certification

SAFe® DevOps

  • with SAFe® DevOps Practitioner (SDP) 6.0 certification

SAFe® for Government

  • with SAFe® Government Practitioner (SGP) 5.0 certification

Agile Software Engineering

  • with SAFe® Agile Software Engineer(ASE) 5.0 certification

SAFe® for Architects

  • with SAFe® Architect (ARCH) 6.0 certification

Lean Portfolio Management

  • with SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) 6.0 certification

Agile Product Management

  • with SAFe® Agile Product Manager (APM) 6.0 certification

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