Expand your knowledge of business agility with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) certification. These trainings are designed to prepare participants who wish to obtain an industry-recognized certification. SAFe certified professionals are recognized worldwide for implementing agile practices and techniques to support the successful transformation of companies into Lean-Agile enterprises.

PMC offers clients in private groups (minimum of 4 individuals to a maximum of 20 individuals) the following listed in-person or remotely-delivered SAFe® training courses:

These courses are designed to prepare participants who aim to achieve industry-leading certifications.

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In this comprehensive two-day course, attendees will gain knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles. Attendees will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Attendees 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. They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and release trains, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide — and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C101

Duration: 2 days or 4 half-days (for remote delivery)

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include CEOs, CIOs, Portfolio/Program/Project Managers, Agile Coaches, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, Team Leads, Business Analysts, Management Consultants, Engineers, Architects, Change Agents, and anyone interested in learning more about leveraging and applying SAFe®.

  • Lead the transformation to Business Agility by leveraging the benefits of SAFe including:
    • Boosting productivity
    • Improving product quality
    • Decreasing time to market
    • Increasing employee engagement
  • Establish Team and Technical Agility and organize around the flow of value.
  • Align massive organizations around clear, common objectives.
  • Participate successfully in critical SAFe events, such as PI Planning.
  • Adopt a customer-centric mindset.

Day 1:

  • Digital Age and Business Agility
  • Lean-Agile Leaders
  • Team and Technical Agility

Day 2:

  • Agile Product Delivery
  • Lean Portfolio Management
  • Leading the Change
  • Practicing SAFe

LEADING SAFe®

2 DAYS

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In this comprehensive two-day course, attendees will gain knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles. Attendees will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Attendees 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. They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and release trains, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide — and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C101

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include CEOs, CIOs, Portfolio/Program/Project Managers, Agile Coaches, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters, Team Leads, Business Analysts, Consultants, Engineers, Architects, Change Agents, and anyone interested in pursuing the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification.

  • Explore SAFe’s seven core competencies of Business Agility
  • Describe the Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe Core Values
  • Understand the benefits of a customer-centric culture and design thinking
  • Prioritize the ART Backlog with the weighted shortest job first (WSJF)
  • Participate in a Planning Interval (PI) simulation
  • Employ strategic themes and a SAFe portfolio canvas
  • Distinguish traditional and Lean budgeting approaches
  • Recognize the steps in the SAFe implementation roadmap

Day 1:

  • Digital Age and Business Agility
  • Lean-Agile Leaders
  • Team and Technical Agility

Day 2:

  • Agile Product Delivery
  • Lean Portfolio Management
  • Leading the Change
  • Practicing SAFe

SAFe® FOR TEAMS

2 DAYS

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In this comprehensive two-day course, attendees will build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART) and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum and Kanban.

Attendees will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Planning Intervals (PIs). Finally, they’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the release train, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C102

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Program or Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Leads, Release Train Engineers, Business Analysts, Agile Coaches, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Directors, Product Managers, Product Owners, Program Managers, Change Agents, and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification.

    • Summarize Team and Technical Agility and Agile Product Delivery competencies
    • Describe the Lean-Agile Mindset, SAFe Core Values and SAFe Principles
    • Identify the roles and responsibilities of an Agile Team and an Agile Release Train (ART)
    • Explain how to use SAFe Scrum and SAFe Team Kanban
    • Apply strategies for creating well-written Stories in the Team Backlog
    • Articulate the purpose of Iteration Goals and PI Objectives
    • Recognize the importance of SAFe sync events, integration and demos
    • Demonstrate the steps of a retrospective and Inspect & Adapt (l&A)

Day 1:

  • Introducing SAFe
  • Forming Agile Teams as Trains
  • Connect to the Customer
  • Plan the Work

Day 2:

  • Deliver Value
  • Get Feedback
  • Improve Relentlessly
  • Practicing SAFe

SAFe® SCRUM MASTER

2 DAYS

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In this comprehensive two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise, preparing attendees to successfully plan and execute the Planning Interval (PI), the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization. This includes learning the key components of Agile at scale development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute Iteration Planning.

Attendees will also discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach those teams to deliver the maximum business value at scale.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code:  C103

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Program or Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Leads, Release Train Engineers, Business Analysts, Agile Coaches, Portfolio Managers, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Directors, Product Managers/Owners, Delivery Managers, and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) certification.

  • Define the role of the Scrum Master / Team Coach
  • Identify characteristics of high-performing teams
  • Discuss facilitating effective team events
  • Coach the Agile Team using powerful questions
  • Participate in a simulated PI Planning event
  • Track the Iteration progress
  • Explain the CALMR approach supporting DevOps
  • Explore how to coach the IP Iteration

Day 1:

  • Introducing Scrum in SAFe
  • Defining the Scrum Master / Team Coach role
  • Supporting Team Events

Day 2:

  • Supporting Team Events (continued)
  • Supporting ART Events
  • Practicing SAFe

SAFe® PRODUCT OWNER/PRODUCT MANAGER

2 DAYS

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In this comprehensive two-day course, attendees will develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise—and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and release trains. Attendees will also gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.

Attendees will also learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute both Iterations and Planning Intervals (PIs). Finally, attendees learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C104

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Product Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, Agile Coaches, Development Managers, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Directors, Delivery Managers, Solution Train Engineers, Software Developers, Product Managers/Owners, Business Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, Process Leads, and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification .

  • Define SAFe as it relates to Product Owners and Product Management roles
  • Articulate the benefits of Value Streams and the Solution Vision
  • Illustrate how to forecast work through Roadmaps
  • Identify how to manage the ART Backlog and Kanban
  • Explain how to organize and manage dependencies and risks
  • Demonstrate how to plan an Iteration
  • Describe how to participate in the PO Sync and System Demo
  • Elaborate on the importance of innovation throughout the PI

Day 1:

  • Becoming a SAFe POPM
  • Preparing for PI Planning
  • Leading PI Planning

Day 2:

  • Executing Iterations
  • Executing the PI
  • Becoming a Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

SAFe® FOR ARCHITECTS

3 DAYS

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In this comprehensive three-day course, attendees will improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise. The course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectual solutions.

Attendees will explore the roles, responsibilites, and mindset of Agile Architects, and appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe release train execution. 

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C105

Duration: 3 days

Credits: 24 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include System,Solution, and Enterprise architects; Architects in supporting technical disciplines; experienced software developers, technical managers making architectural decisions; product leaders collaborating with architects, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Consultants, Agile Trainers and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification.

  • Architect using SAFe principles 
  • Align architecture with business value
  • Develop and communicate architecture vision and intent 
  • Plan architectural runway to enable delivery success 
  • Architect for continuous delivery and Release on Demand 
  • Lead and coach architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution 
  • Provide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformation 

Day 1:

  • Exemplifying Lean-Agile architecture
  • Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
  • Aligning architecture with business value 

Day 2:

  • Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
  • Preparing architecture for Program Increment (PI) Planning 
  • Coordinating architecture throughout PI Planning 

Day 3:

  • Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI execution 
  • Supporting new Strategic Themes and Value Streams 
  • Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation 

SAFe® ADVANCED SCRUM MASTER

2 DAYS

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This comprehensive two-day course prepares current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in facilitating Agile teams, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and enterprise success in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) implementation.

The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in support of ART execution and relentless improvement. It enhances the Scrum paradigm with an introduction to scalable engineering and DevOps practices, the application of Kanban to facilitate the flow of value, and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger solution and enterprise contexts. The course also offers actionable tools for building high-performing teams and explores practical ways of addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C106

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Program or Project managers, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, Business Analysts, Agile coaches, Consultants, Product Managers, Product Owners, Program Managers and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification. It is recommended to have one or more of the following certifications: SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM), Certified Scrum Master, (CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).

  • Apply SAFe principles to facilitation, enablement, and coaching in a multi-team environment
  • Build a high-performing team and foster relentless improvement at scale
  • Address Agile and Scum anti-patterns
  • Support the adoption of engineering practices, DevOps, and Agile architecture
  • Learn to apply Kanban eXtreme Programming (XP) frameworks to optimize flow and improve the team’s work
  • Facilitate program planning, execution, and delivery of end-to-end systems value
  • Support learning through participation in Communities of Practice and innovation cycles

Day 1:

  • Exploring the Scrum Master role in the SAFe enterprise
  • Applying SAFe Principles: A Scrum Master’s perspective
  • Exploring Agile and Scrum anti-patterns
  • Facilitating program execution

Day 2:

  • Improving flow with Kanban and XP
  • Building high-performing teams
  • Improving program performance with Inspect and Adapt

SAFe® AGILE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

3 DAYS

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This comprehensive three-day course harnesses the power of Design Thinking to develop innovative solutions with proven SAFe capabilities to execute on those visions. Attendess will learn the right mindset, skills, and tools to create successful products from inception to retirement using Agile techniques.

Attendees will recognize how Continuous Exploration fuels innovation and helps define a product vision, strategy, and roadmap to tap into new markets. Find out how to accelerate the product life cycles to get fast feedback and quickly deliver exceptional products and solutions that delight customers all while aligning with your organization’s strategy, portfolio, evolving architecture, and solution intent.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Agile Product Manager (APM) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C107

Duration: 3 days

Credits: 24 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Agile Coaches, Product Managers, Consultants, Agile Trainers and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Agile Product Manager (APM) certification. It is recommended to have attended at least one SAFe course or have a background in Product or Solution management. 

  • Use Design Thinking to achieve desirable, feasible, and sustainable outcomes
  • Explore market needs, segmentation, sizing and competitive landscape
  • Manage value stream economics, including pricing and licensing
  • Use empathy to drive design
  • Apply product strategy and vision
  • Develop and evolve roadmaps
  • Execute and deliver value using SAFe
  • Explore innovation in the value stream

Day 1:

  • Analyzing your Role as a Product Manager in the Lean Enterprise
  • Continuously Exploring Markets and Users
  • Driving Strategy with Market Segmentation

Day 2:

  • Using Empathy to Drive Design
  • Defining Product Strategy and Vision
  • Creating Roadmaps to Build Solutions

Day 3:

  • Delivering Value
  • Managing Value Stream Economics
  • Creating Innovation in the Value Stream

SAFe® LEAN PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

2 DAYS

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In this comprehensive two-day interactive course, attendees gain the practical tools and techniques necessary to implement the Lean Portfolio Management functions of Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations, and Lean Governance.

Attendees of the course have the opportunity to capture the current and future state of their portfolio with the Portfolio Canvas tool and identify important business initiatives for achieving the portfolio vision. Attendees also establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban and prioritize epics for maximum economic benefit.

The course also provides insights on how to establish Value Stream Budgets and Lean Budget Guardrails and measure the Lean portfolio performance.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C108

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include CEOs, CTOs, Program or Project managers, Release Train Engineers, Agile coaches, Portfolio Managers, Consultants, Directors, Program Managers and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification.

  • Describe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
  • Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategy
  • Establish the Portfolio Vision
  • Implement Lean budgeting and Guardrails
  • Manage flow with the portfolio Kanban
  • Support operational excellence
  • Coordinate Value Streams
  • Measure LPM performance
  • Build a plan for LPM implementation

Day 1:

  • Introducing Lean Portfolio Management
  • Establishing Portfolio Strategy and Vision
  • Realizing Portfolio Vision through Epics

Day 2:

  • Establishing Investment Funding
  • Managing Portfolio Flow
  • Applying Agile Portfolio Operations
  • Applying Lean Governance
  • Becoming a SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager

SAFe® RELEASE TRAIN ENGINEER

3 DAYS

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In this comprehensive three-day interactive course, attendees gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in the SAFe enterprise. Through experiential learning, examine the RTE role in a Lean-Agile transformation. Learn how to facilitate ART processes and execution, coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. Explore how to prepare, plan, and execute a Planning Interval (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.

Attendees will have the opportunity to facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs) – and learn how to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C109

Duration: 3 days

Credits: 24 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include  Program or Project managers, Agile coaches, SAFe Practice Consultants, IT Managers, Consultants, Directors, Program Managers, Product Owners, Solution Train Engineers and those interested in pursuing a SAFe®  Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification. It is recommended to hold at least one current SAFe certification or have participated in at least one Agile Release Train (ART) and one Planning Interval (PI).

  • Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value
  • Assist with program and large solution execution
  • Foster relentless improvement
  • Build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach 
  • Develop an action plan to continue the learning journey

Day 1:

  • Exploring the RTE role and responsibilities
  • Applying SAFe Principles
  • Organizing the ART

Day 2:

  • Planning a Program Increment
  • Executing a Program Incremenet
  • Fostering Relentless Improvement

Day 3:

  • Serving the ART
  • Continuing Your Learning Journey
  • Becoming a Certified SAFe Professional

SAFe® DEVOPS

2 DAYS

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In this comprehensive two-day interactive course, attendees across technical, non-technical, and leadership roles work together to optimize their value stream from end to end.

Attendees will learn what DevOps is, why it is important to every role, and design a continuous delivery pipeline that is tailored to their business. Attendees work in cross-functional teams to map their current state value stream from concept to cash, identify major bottlenecks to flow, and build an actionable implementation plan that will accelerate the benefits of DevOps in their organization.

Attending this course includes 1-year membership to the SAFe® Studio platform to access the course workbook, e-learning modules, templated resources, facilitation guides, practice and certification exams and the associated SAFe® DevOps Practitioner (SDP) certification digital badge upon successful exam passing.

Course Code: C110E

Duration: 2 days

Credits: 15 PDUs

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Team Leaders, Business Analysts, Agile Coaches, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Directors, Managers, Quality Managers, and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® DevOps Practitioner (SDP) certification.

  • Optimize your organization’s value chain with pipeline design
  • Develop processes that are aligned with your business continuous transformation
  • Improve internal quality and reduce Time-to-Market
  • Lead the transformation
  • Understand your customers’ needs through continuous optimization processes
  • Become a DevOps Leader

Day 1:

  • Introducing DevOps
  • Mapping your value stream
  • Gaining alignment with continuous integration

Day 2:

  • Building quality in with continuous integration
  • Reducing Time-to-Market with continuous deployment
  • Delivering business value with release on demand
  • Taking action
  • Practicing SAFe

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In which languages are your course offered?

All our courses are offered in English and French, but as some of our clients have offices all over the world, we can also offer them in your language if the need arises.

Are your courses offered in person or in virtual format?

Our training is available in both “in person” and virtual formats, but always with a real instructor!

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We currently only offer our training in group format and in companies or organizations. However, if you and at least 2 of your colleagues are interested, we can also organize private groups.

Is it possible to customize a course to my organization’s projects?

We can adapt our training to your context by incorporating a case study specific to your field or by including some of the tools that you use. A customization fee may then be added to the cost of the training.

For in person training, do you have training facilities?

We can travel to your offices, welcome you to our offices in Montreal or deliver our training in a rented room at a location that suits you.