Live Virtual – Scaled Agile Presents: Implementing SAFe® (5.0) with Certified SAFe® Program Consultant – Hosted by Aleph Technologies

During this four-day course\, attendees will learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®)\, as well as the five core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Attendees will also gain insights and practice how to coach programs\, launch Agile Release Trains\, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps culture\, and a Lean Portfolio. The first two days of the course—Leading SAFe®—will provide them with the basis to teach SAFe to leaders. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise.

Becoming a Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant (SPC)\, and becoming a change agent\, will enable attendees to coach and guide the enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace and empower them to implement a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation.

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC)\, attendees should be able to:

• Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation
• Implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Align the organization to a common language and way of working
• Perform Value Stream identification
• Launch and support Agile Release Trains\, and coordinate Large Solutions
• Build and execute an implementation rollout strategy
• Configure the Framework for a specific enterprise context
• Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe®
• Continue their learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe roles in the enterprise

Topics Covered

Leading SAFe® – Days 1 and 2:

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
• Creating High-Performing Teams and Programs
• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
• Releasing on Demand with DevOps
• Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems
• Implementing Lean Portfolio Management

Implementing SAFe® – Days 3 and 4:

• Reaching the SAFe Tipping Point
• Designing the Implementation
• Launching an ART
• Coaching ART Execution
• Extending to the Portfolio
• Sustaining and Improving
• Becoming a SAFe 5 Program Consultant (SPC)

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 5 Program Consultant (SPC)exam
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend all four days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

Who Will Benefit?

This course is intended for those who will be materially and directly involved in a SAFe implementation. This includes practitioners\, change agents\, and consultants responsible for implementing Agile programs and portfolios as part of an enterprise Lean-Agile change initiative. Attendees typically include:

• Professional Services Consultants
• Internal Change Agents\, Lean-Agile Center for Excellence (LACE) participants\, Agile Working Groups
• Business and Technology Executives\, Leaders\, Managers\, and Directors
• Portfolio Managers and Fiduciaries\, Project/Program Management Office (PMO) personnel
• Development\, QA\, and IT Managers
• Program and Project Managers
• Product and Product Line Managers
• Process Leads and Life cycle Governance personnel
• Enterprise\, System\, and Solution Architects

Prerequisites

All stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend the course\, regardless of experience.

However\, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 5 Program Consultant exam and practice as a Certified SAFe® 5 Program Consultant (SPC):

• 5+ years of experience in software development\, testing\, business analysis\, product\, or project management
• 3+ years of experience in Agile
• One or more relevant Agile certifications

For more details on the course and exam\, refer to Scaled Agile website.

Exam Details

The Implementing SAFe® 5.0 with SPC Certification exam is administered online and sent via email after attendance is recorded and reported by your Scaled Agile Instructor. The link is sent 24-48 hours after class concludes. You have 30 days access to the exam and 2 hours to complete the exam once started. The exam is in multiple choice format.

Course Fee Details

The course fee for SAFe® 5 Program Consultant (SPC)

Early bird price: INR 2\,10\,000 + 18% GST \, (First come first serve basis)

Regular price: INR 2\,25\,000 + 18% GST