Leading SAFe® 4.5 with SA Certification

Leading SAFe® 4.0 with SA Certification This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). You’ll learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams.

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA).

Associated Certification: SAFe® Agilist (SA)

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

Learning Goals

After this course, you should be able to:

• Apply SAFe® to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise
• Support the execution of Agile Release Trains
• Coordinate large Value Streams
• Manage a Lean-Agile Portfolio
• Align the organization to a common process model
• Configure the Framework for your context
• Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise

Topics Covered

Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)

• Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Understanding SAFe Principles
• Implementing an Agile Release Train
• Experiencing PI Planning
• Executing and Releasing Value
• Building an Agile Portfolio
• Coordinating Large Value Streams
• Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

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

About the SAFe® Agilist Certification

Overview

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA).

The SAFe Agilist certification program is for executives, managers and Agile change agents responsible for leading a Lean-Agile change initiative in a large software enterprise. It validates their knowledge in applying the Scaled Agile Framework, lean thinking, and product development flow principles in an enterprise context so they can lead the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework.

SAFe® Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the exam will receive:

• A SAFe® Agilist certificate
• One year certified membership as a SAFe® Agilist
• SAFe Agilist branding kit with the SA certification mark

What You Get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbooks
• Eligibility to take the SAFe® Agilist exam
• One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
• SAFe Agilist (SA) attendance certificate upon request

Annual Renewal

Renewals are from the date of certification

• Renewal fee: $100
• 10 continuing education/outreach hours

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

• Attendees may be eligible to apply for 16 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
• Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.

Others Details

Leading the Lean-Agile Software Enterprise with the Scaled Agile Framework