SAFe® 5 for Teams (SP)

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Type: Certification
Level: Intermediate

SAFe® 5 for Teams

A Certified SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP) is a SAFe team member professional responsible for using Scrum, Kanban, and XP in a SAFe environment. Key areas of responsibility include planning Program Increments and iterations, breaking requirements into stories, developing incrementally with built-in quality, demoing value at a team and program level, and problem solving impediments to drive relentless improvement.

Course Summary

Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP). During this two-day course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what you can do to effectively perform the role using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP). You will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, you’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.

What you’ll learn

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

  • Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise

  • Know their team and its role on the Agile Release Train

  • Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams

  • Plan Iterations

  • Execute Iterations and demonstrate value

  • Plan Program Increments

  • Integrate and work with other teams on the train

What Attendees Get

Class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbook

  • Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP) 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.

SAFe Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

  • SAFe® SP certification exam certificate

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

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

  • A SAFe® SP certification usage guide with ARCH 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)

  • Building an Agile Team

  • Planning the Iteration

  • Executing the Iteration

  • Executing the Program Increment

Who Will Benefit?

  • Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scale

  • All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch

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® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:

  • Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles

  • Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP

  • Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

Recommended class size and onsite training options— SAFe for Teams is most effective when delivered as an on-site class in a real-world setting. Recommended minimum class size is all team members on an ART. Maximum class size is 150 students.

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