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LEADING SAFe: Certified Scaled Agile Framework Training
Summary
This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Youll learn how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, how to build an Agile Portfolio, and how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and how to apply the principles and practices of SAFe to support Agile teams, programs, program portfolio management, and to coordinate large Value Streams.
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe Agilist (SA).
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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Learning Objectives
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After this course, you will understand how to:
Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterprise
Support the execution of Agile Release Trains
Coordinate large Value Streams
Manage a Lean-Agile Portfolio
Align the organization to a common process model
Configure the Framework for your context
Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
Support a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterprise
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Topics Covered:
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Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
Understanding SAFe Principles
Implementing an Agile Release Train
Experiencing PI Planning
Executing and Releasing Value
Building an Agile Portfolio
Coordinating Large Value Streams
Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
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Prerequisites
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All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SA certification exam.
5+ years experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
Experience in Scrum
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About the SAFe Agilist Certification
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Overview
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe Agilist (SA). The SAFe Agilist 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.
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the exam will receive:
A SAFe Agilist certificate
One year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist
SAFe Agilist branding kit with the SA certification mark
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What You Get
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The class registration includes:
--Attendee workbooks
--Eligibility to take the SAFe Agilist exam
--One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
--SAFe Agilist (SA) attendance certificate upon request
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About the instructor: DANIEL MEZICK
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DANIEL MEZICK is an expert on extending adaptive Agile culture beyond software. His books and workshops teach you how.
A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Daniels list of clients include Capital One, INTUIT, CIGNA, SIEMENS Healthcare, Pitney Bowes, Harvard University, and dozens of smaller enterprises.
His first pioneering work on culture was published in 2012. THE CULTURE GAME described 16 specific patterns that extend Agile ideas across the organization, beyond software. THE CULTURE GAME describes a very clear, step-by-step program for doing exactly that.
In 2014 he built upon THE CULTURE GAME patterns and formulated the OpenSpace Agility method. OpenSpace Agility is a flexible template for enabling lasting change in your organization. Daniel is the primary author of the OPEN SPACE AGILITY HANDBOOK with co-authors Louise Kold-Taylor, Deb Pontes, Mark Sheffield and Harold Shinsato.
Daniels enterprise consulting practice is built upon the core concepts found inside these books. Daniel conducts workshops based on these books, and also offers enterprise Agile coaching, Agile training programs for teams, and management consulting.
You can learn more and contact Daniel at www.DanielMezick.com.
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LocationConnecticut Center for Advanced Technology (View)
222 Pitkin Street, Suite 101
East Hartford, CT 06108
United States
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