Leading SAFe® (SA)
Official SAFe® 6.0 course with SAFe®6 Agilist (SA) certification. Delivered by Estratecno, Scaled Agile GOLD Transformation Partner, Inc.
Introduction
During this course, you 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. You will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
You 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. You will 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. You will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower your enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe® Agilist (SA).
Includes the certification exam for the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification
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
To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist (SA), you 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
- Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Establish alignment and execution of Strategic Themes with Lean Portfolio Management
- Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
As a SAFe Agilist (SA), you will strategically guide the adoption, success, and ongoing improvement of Lean-Agile culture in your enterprise. You will help define the organizational mission and vision, communicate strategic decisions and the need for change to all stakeholders and teams. You will also motivate knowledge workers by helping them develop their skills and careers in a way that enhances their capabilities and increases their engagement and commitment to the mission and vision of the enterprise.
- Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare to take the certification exam, claim your digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
- One-year access to SAFe® Studio with your first class attendance
- Access to the latest Framework Guidance
- Member discussion forums to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe Framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
- Curated content-playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
- SAFe Agilist certification exam
- Live virtual classroom.
- Expert trainers and facilitators in online training.
- Breakout rooms for teamwork.
- Virtual Campus with LMS (Learning Management System) platform for the study material, tests, forums, and complementary materials.
- Collaborative tools for exercises, practices and simulations. Each of them is carefully selected and adapted to the course using:
- Miro
- SAFe Collaborate
- Easyretro
- Trello…
The infrastructure and software are provided by Estratecno. Having a stable and high-speed internet connection and a computer with a microphone and a camera is enough. During the course, you will practice and learn to optimize work in distributed environments.
SAFe® official agenda
Lesson 1: Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility
- Thriving in the digital age
- SAFe as an operating system for Business Agility
Lesson 2: Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values, and Principles
- The Lean-Agile Mindset
- Lean thinking
- Agile development
- SAFe Core Values
- Apply SAFe Principles
Lesson 3: Establishing Team and Technical Agility
- Forming cross-functional Agile Teams
- Built-in Quality
- Organizing Agile Release Trains around the flow of value
Lesson 4: Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery
- Customer Centricity and Design Thinking
- Prioritizing the ART Backlog
- PI Planning
- Develop on cadence; release on demand
- Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps
Lesson 5: Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
- Defining a SAFe portfolio
- Connecting the portfolio to the Enterprise strategy
- Maintaining the Portfolio Vision
- Realizing the Portfolio Vision through Epics
- Establishing Lean Budgets and Guardrails
- Establishing portfolio flow
Lesson 6: Leading the Change
- Leading by example
- Leading the change
Lesson 7: Practicing SAFe
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification exam:
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
- Experience in Scrum
- Exam’s name: SAFe 6 Agilist
- Exam format: Questions are structured in a multiple-choice, single-select format
- Exam delivery: Online (single browser), closed book, no external assistance, and timed
- Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) to complete it
- Number of questions: 45.
- Pass rate: 80% correct answers
- Language: Spanish and English
- Exam cost: The first exam attempt is included as part of the course fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of completing the course. Each exam retake costs $50
- Retake policy: The second exam attempt (first retake) can be taken immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Please contact support@scaledagile.com for any questions regarding the exam retake
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Why Estratecno?
Estratecno is SAFe® Gold Transformation Partner of Scaled Agile since 2019. We have trained and certified more than 1,500 professionals from different countries and sectors (Amongst them Aerospace, Automotive, Banking, Chemical, Defense, Education, Government, Healthcare, IT, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Utilities, Construction, Consulting, E-commerce, Oil & Gas, Shipping & Distribution…)
