You'll also learn how to participate in key SAFe events, such as PI Planning, and how to align the whole organization around clear, shared objectives.
Objectives of the training
To acquire an in-depth understanding of the roles, aspects and attributes of the SAFe approach and become a Certified SAFe Agilist (SA).Targeted audience
Development supervisors, project coordinators (PM1), project managers (PM2), consultants, department heads, directors, purchasers and engineers as well as accounting and finance personnel. This may include product managers, program managers, portfolio managers, project managers, software engineering managers, quality assurance managers, operations managers, human resources managers, corporate strategy managers, and others involved in the management and direction of the organization.Prerequisite
Basic knowledge of project management (GE501, GE502)Associations and Partners Companies
Benefits for Participants
- Understanding how Lean-Agile and Product Development Flow form the foundation of SAFe®
- Applying the SAFe® framework to scale Lean-Agile development in your company
- Recognizing and applying the philosophy and principles of Lean-Agile
- Exploring, integrating, deploying and delivering value in a continuous manner
- Implementing a Lean project portfolio
- Coordinating the development of large and complex solutions
- Improving Lean-Agile leadership skills
- Supporting Lean-Agile transformation in your company
- Identifying the specific aspects of the course that should be studied for the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam
Course architecture
1. Thriving in the digital age with Business Agility
- SAFe® history and evolution
- Basic concepts and terminology
- SAFe® values and principles
2. Laying the foundations with mindset, values and principles
- Lean-Agile principles and their application
- Differences between traditional management and Lean-Agile management
- Developing Lean-Agile thinking in leaders and teams
3. Establishing team and technical Agility
- Deploying SAFe® in an organization
- SAFe® organizational structure
- Roles and responsibilities of SAFe® stakeholders
4. Developing Solutions with Agile Product Delivery.
- Principles of Product Development Flow
- Techniques for continuously exploring, integrating and delivering value
- Continuous improvement and innovation culture
5. Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
- Strategic alignment and Lean financing
- Organization and management of a Lean project portfolio
- Techniques for prioritizing and managing initiatives
6. Leading change
- Strategies for initiating and sustaining agile transformation
- Managing cultural and organizational change
- Leaders' roles in successful transformation
7. Applying SAFe : SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam preparation
- Exam overview and requirements
- Tips for passing the exam
- Case studies and review of key concepts
Pedagogical details
Type of training
Training Notes
This course includes a one-year membership and a licence to take the SAFe® 5.0 Agilist (SA) certification exam. The exam, offered only in French, must be taken no later than 30 days after completion of the course.
While the course material is provided in English, the course is delivered in French.
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
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