Implementing SAFe® with Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC)

Achieving Business Agility with the Scaled Agile Framework

During this multi-day course, attendees learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and the seven core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Attendees gain insights and practice how to coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps culture, and empower a Lean Portfolio.

The first half of the course — Leading SAFe® — provide the basis to teach SAFe to leaders. The final half focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise. Certifying as a SAFe® 5 Program Consultant (SPC), and becoming a change agent, enables attendees to coach and guide the enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace and empower them to implement a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation.

About Implementing SAFe®

• Duration: 5 Days (virtual / online class)

• Level: Advanced 

• Delivery method: This is an online course. Reliable high-spead internet connection and a webcam are required.

Learning Goals

• Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation

• Implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Empower with a Lean Portfolio

• Align the organization to a common language and way of working

• Perform Value Stream identification

• Launch and support Agile Release Trains, and coordinate Large Solutions

• Build and execute an implementation rollout strategy

• Configure the Framework for a specific enterprise context

• Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe®

• Continue their learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe roles in the enterprise

What Attendees Get

• Attendee workbook (as a PDF)

• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 5 Program Consultant (SPC) exam

• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform

• Course certificate of completion

• Attendees must attend all four days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

Prerequisites

All stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:

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

• 3+ years of experience in Agile

• One or more relevant Agile certifications

Meet your instructors:

Award-winning Business Agility & Digital Transformation expert with extensive global & scalable Lean-Agile implementation experience. Over 15 years of practice in developing, managing, and forecasting: scope, schedule, budget, and reducing risk for global major capital initiatives ranging from $400,000 to $350 million in CAPEX. 

Adept in developing global cross-functional, self-managing teams comprised of engineers, consultants, & suppliers to enable Clients to achieve solution and partnership success. 

Realized business outcomes through Business Agility and Digital Transformations for Fortune 100 clients in Aerospace, Defense, Energy / Oil & Gas, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Manufacturing & Real Estate Development.

Led major transformation efforts with Chevron, Microsoft, Jones Lang LaSalle, Boeing, IBM, Northrop Grumman, and others. 

Repeatedly received formal recognition from client’s executive management for exceeding business outcomes and key results.

You can find him on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffshupack)

Audrey Boydston is an experienced Lean-Agile coach, trainer, speaker and SAFe Program Consultant Trainer.

As a Certified Trainer for ‘Training from the BACK of the Room!’ and a Certified Facilitator in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method and materials, her focus is on engaging her audiences and creating a love for lifelong learning through each workshop she creates and delivers.

Audrey has spent the majority of her career working for large enterprises in the financial services industry, including GE, Citigroup, Sears, Discover, HSBC, and Capital One. As an Agile Coach at Capital One, she launched a Community of Practice for around 75 SAFe Program Consultants from across the enterprise.

She is passionate about the value Agile delivers and focuses on facilitating increased collaboration for delivery teams through creating an environment that fosters sustainable transformations. Audrey often speaks at Agile meetups and global conferences and is an advocate for nurturing sustainability of Agile in the industry.

Audrey holds an array of certifications, including: SAFe Program Consultant Trainer, SAFe RTE (RTE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Agile Leader (CAL 1), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) and Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC). Audrey also holds a Master’s Certificate in Program Management and in Project Management, both from George Washington University.

She is an avid runner and usually come up with her most unique coaching and facilitation ideas while training for half marathons. You can find her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyp)

Please register for this event using our Event Bright page:

Description:

This two-day course teaches the Lean-Agile principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), taught by a SAFe® Silver Partner. Our certified instructors have direct experience implementing SAFe within enterprises as SAFe® Program Consultants (SPCs) in Fortune 500 companies.

You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. You’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

At the end of this course you will be well prepared to take the certification exam to become a certified SAFe® 4.6 Agilist (SA), and to lead and sponsor SAFe® programs within your enterprise. This event includes the license fee for the exam.

Who will benefit from this course?:

• Executives and Leaders, Managers,Directors, CIOs, and VPs

• Development, QA, andInfrastructure Management

• Program and Project Managers

• Product and Product Line Management

• Portfolio Managers, PMO, andProcess Leads

• Enterprise, System, and SolutionArchitects

What you will learn:

• Understand the Five Core 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

• Lead the transformation with the SAFe Implementation Roadmap

• Support PI Planning and the events associated with successful Program execution

• Drive Release on Demand with the Continuous Delivery Pipeline

• Implement Lean Portfolio Management

• Build Business Solutions and Lean Systems

Topics Covered:

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader

• Establishing Team and Technical Agility

• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Releasing on Demand with DevOps

• Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems

• Implementing Lean Portfolio Management

• Leading the transformation

Class registration & completion 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

Meet your instructor:

Rob is a certified SAFe Program Consultant, scrum master and business transformation leader focused on strategic IT initiatives, merger/acquisition integration, business growth, and organizational change. For over 20 years, he has led engagements delivering high impact results at many of the world’s leading companies including AT&T, Chevron, Cisco, France Telecom, GE, Hearst, HP, McKesson and Wells Fargo, as well as state and national government agencies. He is known for bringing a high degree of collaboration, clarity and a “can do” approach to solving complex business challenges.

Rob also spent 10 years as a management consultant with Deloitte Consulting, and holds an MBA in International Management and Finance from NYU.