Leading Agile Training Course (SAFe®)

Agile methodology. The Scaled Agile Framework®.

COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.

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

The aim of this course is 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 includes 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 wanting to build their career in Leading Agile.

Delivery style

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

Delivery options:

• face-to-face workshop delivered on University premises
• online workshop via the platform Zoom.

Recommended reading

Achieving Business Agility with SAFe 5.0 White Paper

Materials

A course workbook is provided electronically.

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.