Leading SAFe 4.6.0.1 - SAFe Agilist (SA) certification workshop in Hyderabad

Leading SAFe 4.6.0.1 - SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification Course Outline

Summary

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 Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:

• Understand the five competencies of the Lean Enterprise
• Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher
• Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
• Establish Team and Technical Agility
• Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
• Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
• Lead the transformation with the SAFe Implementation Roadmap
• Support PI Planning and the events
  associated with successful Program execution
• Drive Release on Demand with DevOps
• Implement Lean Portfolio Management
• Build Business Solutions and Lean Systems

Topics Covered

Lesson 1: Introducing SAFe

1.1 Recognize the problem to be solved

1.2 Explain the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise

1.3 Describe the SAFe Implementation Roadmap

Lesson 2: Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader

2.1 Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher

2.2 Embrace the Lean Mindset

2.3 Support the Agile Manifesto

2.4 Apply the SAFe Principles

Lesson 3: Establishing Team and Technical Agility

3.1 Organize around value

3.2 Form cross-functional Agile Teams

3.3 Organize Agile Release Trains around the flow of value

3.4 Prepare for PI Planning

Lesson 4: Experiencing PI Planning

4.1 Create and review draft PI plans

4.2 Finalize plans and establish business value

4.3 Review final plans and commit to a set of PI Objectives

Lesson 5: Releasing on Demand with DevOps

5.1 Release value on demand with DevOps

5.2 Continuously explore customer needs

5.3 Continuously integrate, deploy and Release on Demand

5.4 Relentlessly improve results

Lesson 6: Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems

6.1 Build large solutions

Lesson 7: Implementing Lean Portfolio Management

7.1 Define a SAFe portfolio  

7.2 Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategy

7.3 Maintain the portfolio vision

7.4 Establish portfolio flow

7.5 Fund Value Streams

7.6 Support Agile Portfolio Operations

7.7 Apply Lean governance

Lesson 8: Leading the Transformation

8.1 Lead your SAFe transformation

Lesson 9: Becoming a SAFe Agilist

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist exam
• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.

Who will benefit?

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

Prerequisites

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® 4.5 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
• Experience in Scrum

SAFe Certification Kit

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

Annual Renewal

Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.

• Annual Renewal fee is $100

Exam Details

• Name: SAFe 4 Agilist Exam (SAFe 4.6)
• Format: Multiple Choice
• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course

More Exam Details

• Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 45
• Passing Score: 34 out of 45 (76% passing score)

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.

Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.

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