Leading Safe (certified Safe Agilist) (sf) (synchronous E-Learning)

• Gain a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how to apply it to lead large, complex projects and programs
• Learn how to establish team and technical agility, and coordinate large, multi-site and multi-team programs
• Learn how to implement SAFe in an enterprise, including leadership, program execution, and governance
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of SAFe leaders, including Program Manager, Product Manager, and Scrum Master
• Learn how to manage and execute program increments, and plan and execute program backlogs
• Learn how to implement and measure value streams, and apply Lean-Agile principles to the program level
• Understand how to apply SAFe in a government and regulated environment
• Understand the cultural change required to implement SAFe and how to lead that change
• Get access to the SAFe community and resources for continuous improvement and support for your SAFe journey
• Gain the knowledge and skills to take the SAFe 5.1 Program Consultant (SPC) certification exam

What You'll Learn

This two-day course is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how to apply it to lead large, complex projects and programs. The course covers the key principles and practices of SAFe, including establishing team and technical agility, coordinating large multi-site and multi-team programs, and implementing SAFe in an enterprise. Throughout the course, participants will gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of SAFe leaders, including Program Manager, Product Manager, and Scrum Master. They will learn how to manage and execute program increments, plan, and execute program backlogs, and implement and measure value streams. The course will also cover how to apply Lean-Agile principles to the program level and understand the cultural change required to implement SAFe. Participants will gain hands-on experience through interactive exercises and case studies and will have the opportunity to practice applying SAFe in a simulated program increment planning event. They will also have access to the SAFe community and resources for continuous improvement and support for their SAFe journey. Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to take the SAFe 5.1 Program Consultant (SPC) certification exam and will have the knowledge and skills to lead SAFe implementations in their organizations.

Minimum Entry Requirement

There are no specific prerequisites for this Leading SAFe course, but it is recommended that participants have some knowledge or experience in agile methodologies and principles. Familiarity with Scrum and Kanban is also beneficial, but not strictly required.

It would be helpful for the attendees if they have some prior experience in leading or participating in large projects or programs as the course focus on leading large projects/programs using SAFe.

This course is also beneficial for professionals who are responsible for leading organizational change and implementing SAFe in their organizations, as well as those who are preparing for the SAFe 5.1 Program Consultant (SPC) certification exam.