Leading SAFe® 4.5 with SAFe® 4 Agilist Certification - Bangalore

Overview

During this two-day course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps. They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation. They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® 4 Agilist (SA).

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the basic constructs of SAFe and the steps of the Implementation Roadmap
• Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
• Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
• Use transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and encourage innovation
• Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution
• Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
• Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
• Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train

About the Course: 

This two-day workshop is very well organized. Day one introduces Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) as a framework along with knowing the history and available configurations of SAFe. You will learn the Lean-agile principles and various practices of SAFe. You will also learn about creating High-Performing Teams and Programs, introducing the Program Increment( PI ) and all processes involved within one PI, along with a very interesting simulation of a PI planning event to understand roles, events and how cadence and synchronization principles help in PI Planning.

Day two of the workshop will deal more on exploring, executing and releasing Value from a PI, introducing Large Solution and Lean Portfolio and will teach you about leading a lean agile enterprise as a lean agile leader. Second day of this workshop will bring more clarity, purpose and relates various roles in each of the SAFe configurations at various situations. Attending this workshop will prepare you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe Agilist ( SA ).

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for both internal change agents and external consultants for Agile focused companies. Also, any managers or leaders that are implementing agile programs during a change initiative.

Certifications

Fees will also cover the examination Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

• SAFe Agilist certificate
• A SAFe 4 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
• A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey