Leading SAFe / SAFe Agilist (SA)

SAFe synchronizes alignment, collaboration, and delivery for large numbers of Agile teams. Scalable and configurable, SAFe allows each organization to adapt it to its own business needs. It supports smaller-scale solutions employing 50–125 practitioners, as well as complex systems that require thousands of people.

A SAFe Agilist (SA) strategically guides the adoption, success, and ongoing improvement of Lean-Agile culture in an enterprise. The Agilist helps define the organizational mission and vision, and communicates strategic decisions and the need for change to all stakeholders and teams. The SAFe Agilists 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.

During this two-day course, they’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework®, how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and achieve certification for SAFe® Agilist (SA). 

During this course you will learn how to:

• Prepare for SAFe® 6 Agilist Exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA)
• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• Apply Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Plan and successfully execute Program Increments
• Execute and release value through Agile Release Trains
• Build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting
• Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Coordinate the development of large solutions
• Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise

Who should attend?
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 

Learning Goals:
To perform the role of a SAFe Agilist, attendees should be able to:

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
• Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
• Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Coordinate the development of large solutions
• Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
• Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise

Trainer: SPC (SAFe Practice Consultant) with at least 15 years of industry expertise in helping organizations transform to Scaled Organizations