During this two day course attendees will :
- develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise
- learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs
- gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what can be done to effectively perform the role.
- learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories
- plan and execute Iterations
- plan Program Increments.
- learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture
- learn how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.
By the end of the course attendees will be able to perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:
- Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
- Recognise and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
- Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
- Empower with a Lean Portfolio
- Coordinate the development of large solutions
- Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
- Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise
Attending this course will benefit anyone delivering value but there are specific key benefits for the following roles :
- 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
The following topics will be covered during the Course:
- Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
- Understanding SAFe Principles
- Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
- Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
- Empowering a Lean Portfolio
- Building Large Solutions
Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the SAFe® 4.5 Agilist exam enhancing your CV and career opportunities. Upon passing the exam you will also receive as part of your certification a variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey, along with :
- SAFE Certification :
- SAFe 4.5 Agilist certificate
- SAFe 4.5 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- One-year membership and access to the SAFe Community of Practice & Scaled Agile Community Platform as a SAFe Agilist
- PMI Members :
- This course provides 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) towards their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP and PMI-ACP certifications
- Scrum Alliance Members:
- This course provides 15 Category C Scrum Education Units (SEUs) toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance