Leading SAFe - SAFe® 5 Agilist (SA)

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Type: Certification
Level: Foundational

Leading SAFe with SAFe® 5 Agilist certification

A Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist (SA) is a SAFe enterprise leadership professional who is part of a Lean-Agile transformation. Key areas of competency include the application of Lean-Agile principles, execution and release of value through Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and building an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile budgeting.

Course Summary

Develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide— and empower enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—by becoming a SAFe® Agilist (SA). During this two-day 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 discuss the seven competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise. You will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

You 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. You’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. You will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower the enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe® Agilist (SA).

What you’ll learn

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

  • Understand the Seven 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

What Attendees Get

Class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbooks

  • Eligibility to take the relevant SAFe® SA certification exam

  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform

  • Course certificate of completion

You must attend all three days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

SAFe Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

  • SAFe® SA certification exam certificate

  • A SAFe® SA certification digital badge to promote your accomplishment online

  • A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® SA, which includes access to the LPM Community of Practice

  • A SAFe® SA certification usage guide with LPM certification marks

  • Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

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

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® Agilist (SA) certification exam:

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

  • Experience in Scrum

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

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

  • You may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing your CSP through the Scrum Alliance

Nurturing Lean-Agile Mindsets— As a SAFe Agilist (SA), you will strategically guide the adoption, success, and ongoing improvement of Lean-Agile culture in your enterprise. You will help define the organizational mission and vision, communicate strategic decisions and the need for change to all stakeholders and teams. You will also motivate knowledge workers by helping them develop their skills and careers in a way that enhances their capabilities and increases their engagement and commitment to the mission and vision of the enterprise.

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