SAFe® for Teams
Requirements
- Basic Understanding of Agile Principles: While prior experience with Agile practices is not always mandatory, having a foundational understanding of Agile principles and methodologies can be beneficial for participants.
- Familiarity with Software Development: Since the course focuses on Agile practices within the context of software development, participants should have a basic understanding of software development processes, terminology, and practices.
- Availability for Training Sessions: Participants should ensure that they can commit to attending all scheduled training sessions.
- Technical Requirements: For virtual or online training sessions, participants may need access to a stable internet connection, a computer or mobile device with audio and video capabilities, and any necessary software or applications required for accessing the training platform or materials.
Features
- Interactive Learning: The course emphasizes interactive learning experiences, including group discussions, hands-on exercises, case studies, and simulations. This interactive approach encourages active participation and engagement among participants, facilitating deeper learning and comprehension of the material.
- Practical Application: Participants have opportunities to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios commonly encountered in Agile teams and organizations. Through practical exercises and simulations, participants gain hands-on experience with Agile practices, tools, and techniques, enabling them to transfer their learning directly to their work environments.
- Comprehensive Coverage: The course provides comprehensive coverage of key topics relevant to SAFe teams, including Agile principles, Scrum, Kanban, Lean thinking, SAFe roles and responsibilities, Agile ceremonies, release planning, iteration execution, and continuous improvement. This breadth of coverage ensures that participants develop a holistic understanding of Agile practices within the SAFe framework.
- Experienced Instructors: Courses are led by experienced Agile coaches, trainers, or practitioners who possess in-depth knowledge of SAFe and practical experience implementing Agile practices in various organizational contexts. These instructors bring valuable insights, expertise, and real-world examples to enrich the learning experience and address participants' questions and concerns effectively.
Target audiences
- Team Members: Individuals actively involved in Agile development within their teams, such as developers, testers, designers, and technical specialists.
- Scrum Masters: Professionals responsible for facilitating Agile practices, removing impediments, and fostering a collaborative and productive environment within their teams.
- Product Owners: Individuals accountable for maximizing the value of the product and effectively managing the product backlog to meet customer needs and business objectives.
- Agile Coaches: Professionals tasked with guiding teams and organizations through Agile adoption, promoting continuous improvement, and facilitating alignment with Agile principles and practices.
- Project Managers: Individuals transitioning from traditional project management roles to Agile environments, seeking to understand how to effectively lead and support Agile teams.
- Team Leads: Individuals with leadership responsibilities within their teams, looking to enhance their understanding of Agile principles and practices to drive team performance and delivery.
- Anyone interested in Agile: Professionals from various backgrounds interested in learning about Agile principles, practices, and frameworks like SAFe to enhance their skills and contribute effectively to Agile initiatives within their organizations.
SAFe for Teams will teach you how to plan and execute work, how to apply Scaled Agile Framework® and Agile principles, and how to continuously improve. Taking Scaled Agile Framework® for Teams gives your team the collective knowledge to collaborate effectively, do the best possible work, and hit the ground running before your next planning event.
Attendees learn:
- Your role on the team and your team’s role on the ART
- How to apply SAFe principles to scale Lean-Agile delivery
- How to plan and execute iterations and PIs
- How to continuously improve the ART
SAFe® for Teams answers the questions:
- How does an Agile team function inside of an ART?
- How do we as an Agile team plan and execute iterations and the PI?
- How do we work with other teams on the ART to effectively deliver value?
What’s included:
- Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help prepare you to take the certification exam, claim their digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
- Remote learning via SAFe Virtual Classrooms
- One-year access to SAFe® Studio with your first class attendance
- Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
- Member discussion forms to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
- Curated content-playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
SAFe, or the Scaled Agile Framework, is a proven framework for implementing Agile practices at enterprise scale. It provides a structured approach to scaling Agile across teams and aligning them with business goals, facilitating faster delivery, improved quality, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
This course is beneficial for team members, Scrum Masters, product owners, Agile coaches, project managers, team leads, and anyone interested in learning about Agile principles and practices within the context of SAFe.
Throughout the course, you will learn the foundational principles of SAFe, the role of teams within the framework, Agile practices for enhancing team performance, ceremonies and artifacts specific to SAFe teams, strategies for aligning team goals with organizational objectives, and practical techniques.
While prior experience with Agile practices is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite for this course. The training is designed to cater to individuals at various stages of their Agile journey, from beginners to experienced practitioners.
The course is typically delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, hands-on exercises, and group discussions. Participants will receive course materials, including slide decks, handouts, and reference guides, to support their learning journey.
Yes! Post training completion, you will be given 30 days of time to prepare for certification examination.
The course emphasizes practical application, providing participants with actionable insights and techniques that can be immediately applied in their teams and organizations. Additionally, participants will have opportunities to discuss real-world challenges and receive guidance on how to address them effectively.
This course focuses primarily on the team level within the SAFe framework. However, it may touch upon higher-level concepts to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how teams fit into the larger SAFe ecosystem.
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