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 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.
Learning Goals
To perform the role of a SAFe® Agilist, attendees should be able to:
Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the enterprise
Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
Empower with a Lean Portfolio
Coordinate the development of large solutions
Enhance their Lean-Agile leadership skills
Support a Lean-Agile transformation in their enterprise
Topics Covered
Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
Understanding SAFe Principles
Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
Empowering a Lean Portfolio
Building Large Solutions
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
Attendee workbook
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Agilist exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion
Note: Attendees must attend both days of the course to be eligible for the exam.
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, it is recommended to have:
2+ years experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
Experience in Scrum
Exam Details
Name: SAFe 4 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: candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 34 out of 45 (76% passing score)
Sample Test Questions available
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs):
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 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
