Module 1: Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
- Understand SAFe® principles, values, configurations, and core competencies.
- Explore Lean thinking, Agile development, and systems thinking.
- Examine how SAFe® supports enterprise business agility and digital transformation.
Module 2: Lean-Agile Leadership and Mindset
- Apply Lean-Agile principles to organizational leadership and decision-making.
- Understand the responsibilities of Lean-Agile leaders and change agents.
- Develop strategies for building a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Module 3: SAFe® Implementation Roadmap
- Understand the key steps in the SAFe® implementation roadmap.
- Identify transformation stakeholders, implementation milestones, and readiness requirements.
- Develop approaches for communicating change and sustaining organizational adoption.
Module 4: Leading SAFe® Transformation
- Explore strategies for introducing SAFe® across business units and delivery teams.
- Align leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams around transformation objectives.
- Identify common implementation challenges and approaches for overcoming resistance to change.
Module 5: Agile Release Train (ART) Implementation
- Understand ART structure, roles, responsibilities, and operational practices.
- Learn how to coordinate Agile teams around shared business objectives.
- Explore ART launch preparation, team alignment, and value delivery.
Module 6: Program Increment (PI) Planning Facilitation
- Understand the purpose, preparation, and execution of PI Planning.
- Coordinate business priorities, team objectives, dependencies, and risks.
- Explore confidence voting, PI objectives, and cross-team planning activities.
Module 7: Lean Portfolio Alignment and Value Streams
- Understand value streams and their role in enterprise delivery.
- Explore portfolio strategy, investment alignment, and Lean budgeting concepts.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and business value delivery.
Module 8: Coaching and Facilitating SAFe® Practices
- Develop facilitation techniques for workshops, planning sessions, and improvement activities.
- Coach leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams in SAFe® practices.
- Encourage collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Module 9: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and Built-In Quality
- Understand the relationship between DevOps, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and release on demand.
- Explore how automation and built-in quality practices support reliable software delivery.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery pipelines and feedback loops.
Module 10: Metrics, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement
- Examine flow metrics, business outcomes, delivery predictability, and performance indicators.
- Use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and transformation improvement opportunities.
- Establish feedback mechanisms to support ongoing Lean-Agile maturity.
Module 11: Organizational Change and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop stakeholder communication and change management strategies.
- Address organizational resistance and promote shared ownership of transformation initiatives.
- Align leadership expectations with implementation goals and measurable business outcomes.
Module 12: SPC Certification Exam Preparation
- Review key Implementing SAFe® concepts and certification learning objectives.
- Practise scenario-based questions involving SAFe® implementation, leadership, and transformation.
- Strengthen examination readiness through knowledge reviews and practical case-study discussions.