Agile Project Management (SAFe)
Course number: CGISAFE40
The SAFe certification program is for executives, managers and Agile change agents responsible for leading a Lean/Agile change initiative in a large software enterprise. It validates their knowledge in applying the Scaled Agile Framework, lean thinking, and product development flow principles in an enterprise context so they can lead the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework.
In this two-day course, you will gain the knowledge necessary to lead an enterprise agile transformation by leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework, with its underlying principles of lean thinking, and product development flow.
You will leave with an understanding of how the principles and practices of the framework support Lean Thinking, Agile Development, SAFe ScrumXP, Agile Release Train, Agile Portfolio Management, Agile Architecture, and Scaling Leadership.
Prerequisites
- All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. Any experience in software development life cycle, testing, business analysis, product or project management, scrum is beneficial.
Target Audience
- Executives, managers and Agile change agents responsible for leading a Lean/Agile change initiative in the larger software
- This course is a requirement for those seeking certification as a Scaled Agile Framework Agilist (SA).
Certification
Scaled Agile Framework Agilist (SA) by Scaled Agile Academy
Exam
SAFe® 6 Agilist Exam
Accreditation
Post class completion, students can appear for the SAFe® 6 Agilist Exam.
Course Content
Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework™
An overview of Lean Software Development and Product Development Flow
Application of Agile development in the enterprise context. Business Benefits.
An experiential walkthrough of “SAFe ScrumXP”, focusing on scalable technical, project management and economic prioritization practices that enable scaling to the program and portfolio level
Identification, implementation and execution of Agile Release Trains — long-lived programs whereby teams-of-agile-teams optimize quality and velocity delivery for the enterprises larger value streams
Agile transformational patterns for Strategy and Investment Funding, Program Management, and Governance
Principles of Agile Architecture, role of System and Enterprise Architects, and Architecting with Flow
Scaling Enterprise Lean/Agile leadership
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