SAFe® CERTIFICATIONS

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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include CEOs, CIOs, Portfolio/Program/Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Coaches/Leads, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Business Analysts, Agile Coaches, 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

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 break down features into stories, plan/execute iterations and 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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Program/Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Coaches/Leads, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Business Analysts, Agile Coaches, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Product Managers/Owners, 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)

In this comprehensive two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master or Team Coach 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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Delivery/Program/Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Coaches/Leads, Agile Coaches, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Business Analysts, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Product Managers/Owners, 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

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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Product Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Coaches, Release/Solution Train Engineers (RTEs/STEs), Agile Coaches, Development Managers, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Directors, Delivery Managers, Software Developers, Product Managers/Owners, Business Owners, Business Analysts, Portfolio/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

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 architectural solutions.

Attendees will explore the roles, responsibilities, 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 Agile Release Train (ART) 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.

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 Managers/Owners collaborating with architects, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Consultants, and those interested in pursuing a SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification.

• Describe Agile architecture and architect roles in SAFe
• Explain how to architect for the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
• Illustrate how to use architecture to support value streams
• Demonstrate how architects contribute to solutions and roadmaps
• Articulate the role of the architect in PI Planning
• Summarize the architect’s role in iteration reviews and system/solution demos
• Discuss how architects influence and deliver upon enterprise strategy

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.

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

This comprehensive three-day course harnesses the power of Design Thinking to develop innovative solutions with proven SAFe capabilities to execute on those visions. Attendees 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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Agile Coaches, Product Managers/Owners, Business Analysts, Consultants, 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

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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include CEOs, CTOs, Portfolio/Program/Project Managers, Directors, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Agile coaches, Consultants, 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

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 Agile Release Train (ART) events and execution, coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. Explore how to prepare, plan, and execute a Planning Interval (PI) event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.

Attendees will have the opportunity to facilitate value delivery through 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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Program/Project managers, Agile coaches, SAFe Practice Consultants (SPCs), Directors, Managers, Consultants/ Product Managers/Owners, 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).

• Define the RTE and ART role and responsibilities in SAFe
• Apply SAFe Principles that are important to the RTE
• Recognize the attributes of an effective ART organization
• Simulate the facilitation of the PI Planning event
• Support key team Iteration and IP iteration events
• Describe the events, tools, and metrics needed to manage ART flow
• Illustrate a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps
• Interpret the concepts of systems thinking and value stream mapping
• Demonstrate the mindset of relentless improvement
• Practice servant leader and facilitation techniques that evolve group dynamics

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 end-to-end, 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.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Team Coaches/Leaders, Agile Coaches, Business Analysts, Consultants, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Directors, Managers, Quality Specialists, 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