Course Description

During this course, you 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. You will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

 

Target Audience

The following individuals will benefit from this course:
• Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
• Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
• Program and Project Managers
• Product and Product Line Management
• Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
• Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

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​Course requirements

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Agilist (SA) 6.0 certification exam:
• 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
• Experience in Scrum

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Learning Objectives

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist (SA), you should be able to:

• 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

• Drive continuous value delivery through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline

• Establish alignment and execution of Strategic Themes with Lean Portfolio Management

• Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train

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Exam Details

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Number of Questions: 45

• Passing Score: 80%

• Question Format: Multiple Choice / Multiple Select

• Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance.

• Exam Fees: First attempt is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $50

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​Leading SAFe workshop is delivered in partnership with Vidscola, the Scaled Agile partner.