Leading SAFe^® with SA Certification

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Dates & Locations

Date	City, State	Address	Sponsor	Map	Instructor
Apr 06, 2019	Carmel, IN 46032	Old National Bank Community Center-14179 Clay Terrace Blvd Ste 160	Icon		Todd Swift × Todd is a value-driven, customer-centric Lean Agile Transformation Coach and Technical Professional with 17 years of experience in software development and systems engineering. As a lifelong learner, he continues to demonstrate mastery of Agile frameworks and software methodologies and has served numerous Agile teams as a Scrum Master. He has partnered with transportation, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and technology organizations, which has led to a variety of real world experiences that customers can relate to. Todd became an SPC in 2018 and enjoys teaching and coaching individuals throughout the Lean Enterprise and the public. His lifelong dream is to teach SAFe courses in Latin American and Spain and increase awareness in Lean Agile frameworks to native Spanish speakers. In his spare time, Todd and his wife represent Subaru as Brand Ambassadors, educating the public on improving environmental practices and the benefits of Subaru ownership.  Close

Course Description

Attendees can develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become a SAFe® Agilist (SA). During this 2-day course, they’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

Objectives

To perform the role of a SAFe® 4 Agilist, you should be able to:

• Understand the Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise
• Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher
• Apply the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Apply SAFe® Lean and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe®
• Create high-performing teams 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
• Establishing Team and Technical Agility
• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
• Releasing on Demand with DevOps
• Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems
• Implementing Lean Portfolio Management
• Leading the Transformation

Audience and Certification Details

The following individuals will benefit form 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, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe®4 Agilist (SA) certification exam:

• 5+ years' experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
• Experience in Scrum

Duration

2 Days

Price

$1,295.00

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