Implementing SAFe (SPC Certification)

Introduction

Achieving business agility with the Scaled Agile Framework®

Advanced SAFe® Course

During this four-day course, attendees will learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by using the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and the seven core competencies of the Lean Enterprise.

Attendees will practice how to coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, create a DevOps culture to build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline, and empower a Lean Portfolio.

The first two days of the course—Leading SAFe®—provide the basis to teach SAFe to leaders. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise. Becoming a change agent and a Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) enables attendees to coach and guide the enterprise toward success in a disruptive marketplace and empowers them to implement a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation.

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC).

Objectives

At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Lead a Lean-Agile Enterprise transformation
• Implement SAFe
• Implement Lean Portfolio Management
• Perform Value Stream identification
• Launch and coach Agile Release Trains
• Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains with a Solution Train
• Use the seven core competencies to achieve business agility
• Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe®
• Continue your learning journey and become enabled to train other roles in a SAFe Enterprise

Student Profile

This course is intended for those who will be materially and directly involved in a SAFe implementation. This includes practitioners, change agents, and consultants responsible for implementing Agile programs and portfolios as part of an enterprise Lean-Agile change initiative. Attendees typically include:

There are no prerequisites to attend this course. However, Scaled Agile highly recommends minimum work requirements for those who intend to take the SAFe® Program Consultant exam and practice as a Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC).

Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of the course documentation workbook prepared by Scaled Agile as well as membership to the SAFe Community Platform for one year ($895 renewal for each year thereafter).

Accreditation

• A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend this course.
• Attendees are eligible to apply for 30 PDUs toward their PMP® continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute® (PMI®). See the SAFe website for the PMI Talent Triangle® allocation and also for applicable hours towards other PMI certifications.
• Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.

Certification

Attending both days of this course prepares and qualifies individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC). Students will be registered with Scaled Agile to take the SPC exam at their convenience within 30 days of attending the course. Get details on the SPC certification exam.

Students who successfully pass the certification exam will receive a certificate and a digital badge to promote their achievement virtually.

Course Outline

1. Leading SAFe® – Days 1 and 2
   1. Thriving in the digital age with business agility
   2. Becoming a Lean-Agile leader
   3. Establishing Team and Technical Agility
   4. Building solutions with Agile Product Delivery
   5. Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
   6. Leading the change
2. Implementing SAFe® – Days 3 and 4
   1. Reaching the tipping point
   2. Designing the implementation
   3. Launching an Agile Release Train
   4. Coaching ART Execution
   5. Extending to the portfolio
   6. Accelerating to business agility
   7. Becoming an SPC

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