Module 1: Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®)
- Agile principles and the evolution of SAFe
- Overview of SAFe® 6.0 and its core values
- Lean-Agile mindset and business agility
- SAFe principles and organizational benefits
Module 2: Lean-Agile Leadership
- Lean thinking and systems thinking
- Servant leadership and leading by example
- Developing a culture of continuous learning
- Supporting organizational change and Agile transformation
Module 3: Team and Technical Agility
- Agile teams and cross-functional collaboration
- Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP) concepts
- Iteration planning and team synchronization
- Built-in quality and continuous improvement
Module 4: Agile Release Train (ART)
- ART concepts, roles, and responsibilities
- Coordinating multiple Agile teams
- Synchronizing development and delivery
- Managing cross-team dependencies and risks
Module 5: Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Purpose and structure of PI Planning
- Defining business context and vision
- Establishing team and program objectives
- Identifying dependencies, risks, and impediments
Module 6: Planning and Executing Iterations
- Iteration planning and backlog refinement
- Story estimation and prioritization
- Daily coordination and progress tracking
- Iteration reviews and retrospectives
Module 7: Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps
- Continuous exploration and integration
- Continuous deployment and release on demand
- Automation, testing, and quality practices
- Feedback loops and delivery optimization
Module 8: Lean Portfolio Management Fundamentals
- Strategic themes and business alignment
- Portfolio vision and investment priorities
- Lean budgeting and governance concepts
- Value stream identification and optimization
Module 9: Measuring and Improving Performance
- Flow metrics and delivery performance
- Business outcomes and value measurement
- Inspect-and-adapt practices
- Root-cause analysis and improvement actions
Module 10: SAFe® Implementation and Certification Preparation
- Applying SAFe principles to organizational scenarios
- Common challenges in scaled Agile adoption
- Reviewing key concepts and terminology
- Practice questions and certification preparation guidance