Course participants will also receive guidance on how to build a culture of resilience and a common language that engages employees and puts customers at the center. Participating in a Leading SAFe® course enables them to learn how companies can build enterprise agility and use SAFe® in their own organization. They also learn how to align the company with clear goals and improve the value stream from strategy to implementation. They will also learn what makes companies more customer-oriented and how important SAFe® events such as PI planning can be carried out.
The training is held in German (or optionally in English), the training documents are written in English. After completing the training, participants can take an exam for certification as a SAFe® Agilist and also receive 1-year access to the SAFe® Community Platform. In order to take the certification exam, participants must complete all training days.
Note: There are license fees for the course materials and for access to the exam (currently approx. 150€).
Leading SAFe® (SA)
In the three-day training, participants receive an introduction to the basics of SAFe® and learn how to manage a company with the help of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). The training teaches the principles of lean management, systemic thinking, agile development, product development processes and DevOps on which the framework is based.
Training description
Level
Beginner to advanced
Duration
3 days/total of 16 hours (plus 4 hours optional additional module; see below)
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are necessary for participation in the training.
Previous knowledge of agile methods is an advantage.
Target group
Executives and senior managers
Program and portfolio managers
Professionals who manage a portfolio of projects or programs and need skills to coordinate multiple teams within a common framework
Product owners and product managers
People whose job it is to define functions and ensure that development is in line with business objectives
Agile coaches and consultants
Individuals who specialize in helping organizations transition to agile methods and who are looking for references to back up their expertise
Solution architects and system engineers
Technical specialists involved in the development of complex software solutions
Leaders of development teams
Managers who are responsible for leading development and testing teams.
Change Agents
Individuals who want to drive organizational change and digital transformation and improve business agility through SAFe practices
Quality assurance and compliance officers
Individuals who need to understand the framework that ensures quality and compliance without compromising the principles of agile delivery
Contents
Learning Objectives:
To know how to realize the benefits of SAFe, including:
- What is SAFe®
- How to establish team and technical agility and how to organize along the value stream
- How to align complex organizations around clear, shared goals
- How to successfully participate in critical SAFe events, such as PI Planning
- How to introduce a customer-centric mindset
- Leading SAFe® answers the questions:
- What is business agility and how does SAFe support it?
- How can an organization get started with the Scaled Agile Framework®?
What do participants receive?
- Course materials and SAFe® Studio access to prepare for the certification exam,
- Application for your digital badge and tools to get started in your SAFe® role
- Distance learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
- One-year access to SAFe® Studio including the first participation of the training
- Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
- Discussion forums for members to participate in ongoing conversations about the SAFe framework or how you can work better as part of an agile team
- Curated content playlists based on your interests and roles, including ready-made resources and facilitation guides to help you get started
- SAFe® Agilist certification exam
Adapted for interactive distance learning with SAFe® Virtual Classrooms - Certificate of Attendance
Certified trainers:
Christoph Piotrowski (SPC), Kevin Behrens (SPC), Ahmet Kilic (SPC)
Optional add-on module from catworkx:
Support SAFe® with Atlassian Tools
In addition to our official SAFe® training, catworkx offers an optional 4-hour workshop module. Learn how to effectively map the basic principles and artifacts of SAFe® with Atlassian tools to support a seamless agile transformation in your organization. Our goal at catworkx is to help organizations successfully integrate agile best practices and answer the frequently asked question: "How can I support SAFe® know-how in my company with tools?"
Public dates
Your own group
Our closed group courses offer you a unique opportunity to receive training specifically tailored to your company's needs. We understand that every business has different requirements and systems, and we tailor our courses accordingly to ensure you receive the best training possible.
Our experienced trainers will work closely with you to understand your specific requirements and objectives. We use our extensive expertise and experience to provide you with the best possible training tailored to your systems. You will learn how to get the most out of your own systems to optimize your work processes and work more effectively.
Online
Our group course is conducted online by our trainers so that you as a participant can take part in the course from the comfort of your own environment. You have the opportunity to work together with your colleagues to master challenges that are important for your company.
Onsite
Our group course is led by a trainer who comes directly to your company ("onsite training"). This type of training allows you to learn together in a familiar working environment. The result is more effective and targeted training that supports you in your daily work routine.
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