SAFe® for Teams Certification Training (SAFe® Practitioner)in Liverpool

Module 1: Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)

• Overview of SAFe® principles, values, and core competencies.
• Understanding Lean-Agile mindset and enterprise agility.
• Benefits of adopting SAFe® in large-scale organisations.
• Roles and responsibilities within a SAFe® environment.

Module 2: Building an Agile Team

• Understanding cross-functional Agile team structures.
• Responsibilities of developers, testers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters.
• Applying collaboration techniques to improve team performance.
• Creating a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement.

Module 3: Understanding the Agile Release Train (ART)

• Introduction to Agile Release Train concepts and operations.
• Understanding how teams coordinate within an ART.
• Exploring team dependencies, synchronisation, and shared objectives.
• Aligning team activities with broader business goals.

Module 4: Program Increment (PI) Planning

• Understanding the purpose and structure of PI Planning.
• Identifying business priorities, features, and team objectives.
• Mapping dependencies and recognising delivery risks.
• Participating in planning discussions and commitment activities.

Module 5: Iteration Planning and Execution

• Understanding iteration goals, backlogs, and task prioritisation.
• Applying Scrum and Kanban practices in SAFe® teams.
• Monitoring progress through daily coordination and team reviews.
• Managing impediments and adapting to changing requirements.

Module 6: Built-In Quality and Continuous Delivery

• Understanding built-in quality principles and Agile engineering practices.
• Exploring continuous integration and continuous delivery concepts.
• Identifying defects early and improving delivery reliability.
• Supporting incremental development and frequent value delivery.

Module 7: Measuring Team Performance and Improvement

• Understanding team objectives and delivery progress.
• Using feedback, metrics, and retrospectives to evaluate performance.
• Identifying workflow bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Applying continuous improvement practices across Agile iterations.

Module 8: Collaborating Across Agile Teams

• Improving communication between teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinating shared work, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
• Resolving conflicts and addressing cross-team challenges.
• Supporting alignment between team outcomes and business value.

Module 9: Practicing SAFe® Team Activities

• Participating in simulated Agile team planning exercises.
• Practising backlog refinement, iteration planning, and team coordination.
• Reviewing practical scenarios involving dependencies and impediments.
• Applying SAFe® concepts to realistic enterprise delivery situations.

Module 10: Certification Preparation and Knowledge Review

• Reviewing key SAFe® for Teams concepts and terminology.
• Revisiting Agile team roles, ART coordination, and PI Planning.
• Practising sample questions and scenario-based exercises.
• Identifying knowledge gaps and preparing for the relevant certification assessment.