Leading SAFe® Agilist
The Leading SAFe® Agilist course is a comprehensive training designed for professionals aiming to implement and lead agile practices at scale using the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). This course, typically delivered over two days, provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to drive organizational agility and lead SAFe transformations.
Key Learning Objectives:
- SAFe® Overview: Understand the principles and practices of SAFe®, including its core values, lean-agile mindset, and the framework’s structure for scaling agile across the enterprise. Learn about SAFe®’s four core values: alignment, built-in quality, transparency, and program execution.
- Leading SAFe® Transformation: Discover how to lead a SAFe® transformation by creating a vision and roadmap, engaging stakeholders, and fostering an agile culture. Learn to guide organizations through the change process and address common challenges.
- SAFe® Roles and Responsibilities: Explore key roles within SAFe®, including the Release Train Engineer, Product Owner, and Agile Coach. Understand how these roles collaborate to deliver value and drive continuous improvement.
- Agile Release Train (ART): Learn how to organize and manage Agile Release Trains (ARTs), which are the primary vehicles for delivering value in SAFe®. Understand the ART lifecycle, from planning and execution to review and improvement.
- Value Streams and Program Increment Planning: Understand the concept of value streams and how to align them with program increment (PI) planning. Learn how to effectively plan and execute PI objectives to ensure that the organization delivers value consistently.
Certification Benefits:
- Strategic Agility: Gain the skills to lead agile transformations and implement SAFe® practices effectively within your organization.
- Enhanced Leadership: Develop capabilities to drive alignment and collaboration across multiple teams and departments.
- Career Advancement: Position yourself as a leader in agile methodologies, improving your prospects for roles such as SAFe® Program Consultant or Agile Coach.
The course culminates in an exam that tests your understanding of SAFe® principles and practices. Upon passing, you earn the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification, demonstrating your ability to lead and manage agile initiatives at scale.
