Leading SAFe® Certification - SAFe Agilist® (SA)
LIVE ONLINE; INSTRUCTOR - led Workshop
By Certified SAFe Program Consultant from Scaled Agile®
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Course Description:
Applying a Lean-Agile mindset with SAFe
With SAFe® 5.1 Agilist certification
Summary:
During this two-day course, attendees 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. They will discuss the five competencies needed to become a Lean Enterprise. They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and executing PI Planning events, and coordinating multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Attendees 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. They’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. They will develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a Certified SAFe® 5.0 Agilist (SA).
Our workshops are not a one-way knowledge transfer. Participants Play, Build, Debate and Collaborate throughout the learning process.
Learning Goals
To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:
- Understand the five 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
- Create high-performing teams and trains by establishing mission and purpose
- 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
- Establish alignment and execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
- Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution Train
Topics Covered
- Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
- Creating high-performing teams and trains
- Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Releasing on Demand with DevOps
- Building a Lean Portfolio
- Leading the transformation
Who will benefit?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- Program and Project Managers
- Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
- Product and Product Line Management
- Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
- Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
- Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience.
Exam Details
- Exam Fee is Included in the Course fee
- Name: SAFe 5 Agilist Exam
- Format: Multiple Choice
- Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course
- Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of Questions: 45
- Passing Score: 35 out of 45 (77% passing score)
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
- SAFe Agilist certificate
- A SAFe 5 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
- A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 14-16 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
Is Leading SAFe® certification right for you?
If you are a Current or Aspiring:
- Project manager or Middle Manager
- Scrum Master
- Business Analyst
- Developer or Test engineer
- Product Manager/Owner
- Technical Lead, Architect
- Any other Development related roles
Then this workshop is built just for you.
TRAINER PROFILE
HARRY NARANG:
"Based out of Toronto, Canada, Harry is widely regarded as one of the world’s most experienced SAFe Practitioners and Trainers.
Harry has been involved in SAFe implementations since 2013, and has personally led 19 SAFe transformations in enterprises and governments of varying size and scale across North America. In this process, he has not only trained 30,000+ corporate professionals and coached 300+ teams to higher levels of agility, but also worked hands-on in multiple different technical and leadership roles.
Harry is also an Accomplished Author and multi-award winning Corporate Trainer.
In 2016, he was judged as one of the top 9 speakers and trainers in the US and Canada by Toastmasters International – world’s leading authority in public speaking and communication.
In 2020, Harry was honored to be among the handful of SAFe Trainers that also have the eligibility to train SAFe trainers.
Harry is also a sought after professional speaker and regularly keynotes conferences on the topics of Lean Agile, Product Leadership and System Transformation"
Testimonials:
'Harry Narang is an absolutely great instructor. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about taking the course online but Harry made sure that everyone had the same learning experience as we would have had in a physical classroom setting' - Jackie Duerr, Senior Program Manager 'Amazing training with lots of interactive and interesting demos and exercises. Passed my exam on first attempt. Thank you Harry and Skillbook' - Zhongqiu Lin, Project Manager 'Harry is excellent at communicating concepts with practical examples. Harry is an able coach, mentor, and leader who can make a difference. Thanks for what you do to change lives' - Rajendra Koli, Data Analytics Leader |
Check out Harry's Recommendations on LINKEDIN
Specialties: SAFe, Agile, Extreme Programming, Project Management, Scrum, TDD, Refactoring
Industry Experience: Product development, Technical service, Leadership in Agile, Large corporate, New venture (startup) among others
Agile Superpower: Helping organizations migrate over from dated frameworks such as Waterfall to Agile
Clients: Cisco, Rogers, Avaya, Phoenix and many more
MELISSA WHITE :
SAFe Certified Trainer, Lean Agile Coach and Consultant with front line experience of leading multiple lean agile transformations. Melissa has over 10 years of experience in IT leadership, coaching, and agile roles across several industries including Technology, Healthcare and Education. Melissa has led multiple successful agile transformations, and has trained and coached 1500+ individuals.
Melissa’s classes incorporate real life examples and practical ideas that she has accumulated throughout her career. Her teaching style is driven by her values of compassion, positivity, and empathy.
Testimonials:
'I had the pleasure of being in a Leading SAFe class that Melissa facilitated. Right from the start I knew the class was going to be even better with her leading us! Melissa has a passion for the topic and is able to make the materials fun and interesting. If you are thinking about SAFe certifications and see Melissa listed as the facilitator - do not hesitate to sign up for her class!' - Rhonda Wilson, Director of Agile Transformation at Wipfli LLP 'You rarely come across talented standout instructors like Melissa. "Ridiculously efficient" is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about her teaching techniques! I would highly recommend Melissa!' - Syed Fazal, Project Manager, The Haute House Design Studio |
Check out Melissa's Professional Journey on LINKEDIN
Specialties: SAFe, Agile, Scrum, Project Management
Industry Experience: Product development, Technical service, Leadership in Agile, Large corporate, New venture (startup) among others
Agile Superpower: A deep understanding on how Agile is implemented in the 'real' world
Clients: HP, PhoenixTeam, Dell and many more
MEENAL TAYAL:
Based out of the beautiful City of Vancouver, Canada, Meenal is an Agile Coach with over 10 years of real-world experience in Software Development, Risk Management and Product Development.
As an Agile Delivery Lead, she supports a global team spread across the USA, Canada and India. With focus on building complex Analytics solutions, she engages with stakeholders across different levels to maintain alignment, build trust and enable business agility.
She is passionate about using her expertise in Technology, Finance and Agile to solve business’s most pressing problems to deliver tangible results.
Testimonials:
'I loved the class I took with Skillbook Academy. I found my trainer Meenal to be very knowledgeable and professional. She gives great information and prepares you well for your certification test' - Sandra, Program Manager 'Top notch trainer; interactive and fun. Passed my exam on first attempt. Thank you' - Marko, Project Manager |
Check out Meenal's Professional Journey on LINKEDIN
Industry Experience: Finance, Banking, Product development, Programming, Leadership in Agile, Large corporate, New venture (startup) among others
Agile Superpower: Ability to separate practical concepts that work in the real world; beyond what the theory preaches
Clients: Bell, Lucent, Avaya, Cisco and many more