Leading Agile Training Course (SAFe®)

Agile methodology. The Scaled Agile Framework®.

COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses both online and in-person. Please check the delivery format for each class before you enrol.

Please note that course materials for all classes (excluding prescribed textbooks) are shared electronically within 48 hours of a course starting. 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.

Recommended reading

Achieving Business Agility with SAFe 5.0 White Paper

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.