Leading SAFe 5.0 (inc SAFe SA certification exam) June 2021 Canberra ACT

Summary

During this two-day course, attendees 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. They 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 programs, 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—when they become a SAFe® 5 Agilist (SA).

Length 

Two Days

Who will benefit:

• 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

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required. 

The following is recommended for those who intend to take the certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
• Experience in Scrum

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees 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 associated with successful Program execution
• Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
• Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
• Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train

What you get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Agilist exam (including cost of exam)
• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

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