About this training
Build a foundation in the Scaled Agile Framework and the role of leadership in scaling Agile ways of working. You will learn to connect teams, planning, product delivery and the portfolio, with the opportunity to earn SAFe Agilist certification.
Your organisation wants to work in an Agile way across multiple teams. How do you organise shared planning and value delivery? And what does this require of leaders and the connection to strategy?
Leading SAFe introduces the framework and its application. Interactive sessions explore how SAFe connects teams, Agile Release Trains and portfolio decisions.
What you’ll learn
After the training, you will be able to apply Lean-Agile principles and understand the leadership role within SAFe.
You will also be able to:
- Support Agile teams and understand the SAFe Implementation Roadmap.
- Support PI Planning and coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains.
- Connect Design Thinking and a Continuous Delivery Pipeline to product delivery.
- Link strategy and execution through Lean Portfolio Management.
Program
From strategy to execution
Agility and leadership
You will explore the theory and application of Agility and the role of leadership within SAFe. You will examine how technical and Agile teams are supported and how transformation follows the SAFe Implementation Roadmap.Â
Shared planning and ARTs
You will learn to support and run PI Planning. You will also explore how to coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains: groups of Agile teams working together to deliver value.
Agile Product Delivery
You will explore Design Thinking as an approach to Agile Product Delivery. You will also learn how a Continuous Delivery Pipeline supports release-on-demand: releasing when needed.Â
Strategy and Lean Portfolio Management
You will explore how Lean Portfolio Management connects strategy and execution, placing the work of teams and ARTs in the organisation’s wider context.Â
Practical information
- Duration: Two days.
- Prior knowledge: There are no formal prerequisites to attend the course. You must accept the Candidate Agreement to take the exam.
Who should attend
This training is intended for:
- Executives, leaders, managers and directors
- Development, QA and infrastructure management
- Program and project managers
- Product and Product Line Managers
- Portfolio Managers, PMO and Process Leads
- Enterprise, System and Solution Architects
Certification
SAFe Agilist
After completing the training and passing the exam, you will receive the SAFe Agilist certification and digital badge. You will also gain access to learning resources for your further SAFe development.
Exam:
- 45 questions; 90 minutes; passing score 80%.
- Online exam, closed book and without outside assistance.
- The first two attempts are included if taken within 60 days of training; additional attempts are available for a fee.
Looking for an on-site edition?
The start dates below are for the virtual edition of this training. Prefer to attend in person? View the available on-site editions.
Start dates
No start date has been announced for this training yet. Please contact us if you are interested.
Contact usWould you like to attend this training with colleagues?
This training is also available in-house for groups of five or more. Highberg Academy tailors the content and examples to your learning objectives, sector and working context. Delivery is available at your premises, online or in a hybrid format, with flexible scheduling.
Our expert
Our expert helps you understand how SAFe connects teams, planning and value delivery. You will explore the role of leadership and recognise how the different parts of the framework work together.
Frequently asked questions
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What will I learn in Leading SAFe?
You will learn SAFe fundamentals and the role of leadership in Agile ways of working at scale. Topics include PI Planning, Agile Release Trains, product development and Lean Portfolio Management.Â
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Who is the course for?
The course is relevant to leaders, managers and professionals who want to understand and support Agile working across multiple teams, including product, project and portfolio roles.Â
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What will I learn about PI Planning?
You will explore how shared planning and collaboration within Agile Release Trains help align direction and delivery.Â
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Which certification can I earn?
After completing the course and passing the exam, you will earn the SAFe Agilist certification and digital badge. Attending the course alone does not confer certification.Â
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