Leading Agile Training Course (SAFe®)

Agile methodology. The Scaled Agile Framework®.

Learn how to introduce the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) into your organisation. Increase employee engagement, improve productivity, shorten time to market and bolster the overall quality of output. This training course will enable you to take the Certified SAFe® Agilist exam.

Completion of this training course will enable you to take the Certified SAFe® Agilist exam. Access to the online exam is included in the course fee. The examination process and accreditation is organised by a third party.

Aims

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge required to lead an enterprise Agile transformation using the Scaled Agile Framework®. You will develop an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and build your leadership skills to lead and support your Agile teams in coordinating the change.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• apply SAFe® to scale Lean and Agile development in an enterprise
• recognise and apply a Lean Agile mindset
• continuously explore, integrate, deploy and release value
• coordinate the development of large solutions
• enhance your Agile leadership skills.

Content

This course covers the following topics:

• introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework®
• embracing a Lean Agile mindset
• understanding SAFe® principles
• experiencing PI Planning
• exploring, executing and releasing value
• leading the Lean Agile enterprise
• empowering a Lean portfolio
• building large solutions.

Intended audience

This course is suitable for:

• Senior executives, managers, directors, CIOs
• Development and infrastructure management
• Project and program managers
• Product managers
• Portfolio managers, PMO
• Resource managers
• Team leaders
• Change managers/ analysts
• Agile practitioners
• Agile delivery managers
• Development trainers wish to build their career in Leading Agile.

Delivery style

Delivered as two-day workshop which includes lectures, simulated practical exercises and peer discussion.

Recommended reading

SAFe® 4.5 Introduction. Overview of the Scaled Agile Framework® for Lean Enterprises.

Materials

A course workbook will be provided in class.

Additional information

CCE will issue you with a Statement of Completion.

This course provides you with eligibility to apply for 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications. This is awarded at the discretion of the external party.

Completion of this training course will enable you to take the Certified SAFe® Agilist exam. Access to the online exam is included in the course fee. The examination process and accreditation is organised by a third party.

SAFe and Scaled Agile Framework are registered trademarks of Scaled Agile, Inc.