AGI230: Leading SAFe/Certified SAFe Agilist Exam Prep (21 hrs)

The course consists of eight modules:

1. Intro to SAFe Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework
2. Lean Thinking An overview of Lean Software Development and Product Development Flow
3. Agile Development Application of Agile development in the enterprise context. Business Benefits.
4. SAFe ScrumXP An experiential walk-through of “SAFe ScrumXP”, focusing on scalable technical, project management and economic prioritization practices that enable scaling to the program and portfolio level
5. Agile Release Train Identification, implementation and execution of Agile Release Trains – long-lived programs whereby teams-of-agile-teams optimize quality and velocity delivery for the enterprises larger value streams
6. Agile Portfolio Management Agile transformational patterns for Strategy and Investment Funding, Program Management, and Governance
7. Agile Architecture Principles of Agile Architecture, role of System and Enterprise Architects, and Architecting with Flow
8. Scaling Leadership Scaling Enterprise Lean|Agile leadership

Learning outcomes:

• Apply lean, agile and product development flow principles to improve productivity, employee engagement, time to market, and quality
• Apply the Scaled Agile Framework based on lecture, real-world examples, and insights by Scaled Agile experts
• Understand the skills necessary for an enterprise transformation based on the information and examples presented, and additional recommended readings and resources
• Gain the insights into the leadership skill most effective in unlocking the intrinsic motivation of software development knowledge workers, and begin applying them in your context
• Understand the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise
• Apply SAFe’s Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe
• Create high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose
• Lead a 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

• Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI)