Introduction

Establishing Team Agility for Agile Release Trains within SAFe^®

Intermediate SAFe Course

Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART) —and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe^® Practitioner (SP).

During this two-day course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what you can do to effectively perform the role using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP). You will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, you’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe^® Practitioner (SP).

Objectives

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

• Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
• Know their team and its role on the Agile Release Train
• Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams
• Plan Iterations
• Execute Iterations and demonstrate value
• Plan Program Increments
• Integrate and work with other teams on the train

Student Profile

This course is designed for leaders and influencers who are responsible for the Lean Portfolio Management function. Examples include:

• Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scale
• All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this course. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe Practitioner (SP) certification exam:

• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
• Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
• Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

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 ($100 renewal for each year thereafter).

Accreditation

• A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend both days of this course.
• Attendees are eligible to apply for 15 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 15 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 Practitioner (SP). Students will be registered with Scaled Agile to take the SP exam at their convenience within 30 days of attending the course. Get details on the SP 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. 1. Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
   2. Building an Agile Team
   3. Planning the Iteration
   4. Executing the Iteration
   5. Executing the Program Increment

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