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Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training

Course 1837

Duration: 4 days
Language: English
Level: Advanced

Implementing SAFe® offers attendees the broadest level of insight into each layer of a SAFe implementation. This course and resulting certification will help you understand the roles of each person in a SAFe organization and then plan and guide a SAFe transformation. It’s also the first step toward becoming a certified SAFe Practice Consultant.

You’ll learn how to identify value streams, launch agile release trains, optimize flow, and apply OKRs to Strategic Themes that define the targeted outcomes for the SAFe transformation. You’ll also practice the principles of Agile product management and product delivery. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to help an organization achieve business agility effectively, Implementing SAFe® is the right course for you.

SPCT: Marguerite Bryan
Co-Trainer: Marguerite Stearns

Exam Voucher Included

Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training Delivery Methods

Instructor-Led Training
Private Team Training

Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training Information

Course Benefits

Instruction Provided by a Certified SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT)
Prepare to earn the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching

Important Information:

Prerequisites
Necessary Preparation
Exam Information

Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training Modules Outline

Thriving in the Digital Age and Business Agility

In this module, you will learn:

Thriving in the Digital Age
SAFe® as an Operating System for Business Agility
Core competencies of Business Agility

Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader

In this module, you will learn:

The Lean-Agile Mindset
SAFe® Core Values
SAFe® Principles

Establishing Team and Technical Agility

In this module, you will learn:

Cross-functional Agile Teams
Built-in Quality
Organize Agile Release Trains around the Flow of Value

Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery

In this module, you will learn:

Customer-Centricity and Design Thinking
Prioritize the ART Backlog
PI Planning
Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand
A Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps

Exploring Lean Portfolio Management

In this module, you will learn:

SAFe® Portfolio
Connect the Portfolio to Enterprise Strategy
Maintain the Portfolio Vision
Portfolio Vision through Epics
Lean Budgets and Guardrails
Establishing Portfolio Flow

Leading the Change

In this module, you will learn:

Leading by Example
Leading the Change
SAFe® Implementation Roadmap

Reaching the SAFe® Tipping Point

In this module, you will learn:

Establish the Vision for Change
Build a Powerful Guiding Coalition

Designing the Implementation

In this module, you will learn:

Identify Value Streams and ARTs
The Implementation Plan

Launching an Agile Release Train

In this module, you will learn:

Preparing for ART Launch
Train Teams and Launch the ART

Coaching ART Execution

In this module, you will learn:

Coaching the Train and the Teams
Continuously improving ART performance with Inspect and Adapt

Enhancing the Portfolio

In this module, you will learn:

Launching more ARTs and Value Streams
Enterprise Solution Delivery
Agile Portfolio Operations
Lean governance
LPM implementation

Accelerating to Business Agility

In this module, you will learn:

Establishing Organizational Agility
Build a Continous Learning Culture
Measure and grow
Coaching flow

Get This Course £2,495

4-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
Exam Voucher Included

Include dates with afternoon start times

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May 13 - 16 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM BST

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun 24 - 27 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM BST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Aug 19 - 22 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM BST

Ottawa or Virtual
Sep 16 - 19 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM BST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Dec 16 - 19 1:30 PM - 10:30 PM GMT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

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Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training FAQs

All stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) 6.0 certification exam and practice as a SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC):

5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
3+ years of experience in Agile
One or more relevant Agile certifications

Professional Services Consultants
Internal Change Agents, Lean-Agile Center for Excellence (LACE) participants, Agile Working Groups
Business and Technology Executives, Leaders, Managers, and Directors
Portfolio Managers and Fiduciaries, Project/Program Management Office (PMO) personnel
Development, QA, and IT Managers
Program and Project Managers
Product and Product Line Managers
Process Leads and Lifecycle Governance personnel
Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

Learners can access their learning plans and exams after the instructor has marked their attendance about halfway through their class. The steps are as follows:

Login to the SAFe Community. If you do not remember your password, click the "Forgot Password" link to receive a reset email.
Select Learn > My Learning from the tabs.
Select "In Progress"
Select the class that you are looking for. You may have multiple In Progress.
The Exam is located at the bottom of the Learning Plan. You are required to complete all required items marked with red asterisks* before you can take the exam.

A set of organization and workflow patterns that are intended to guide you in scaling lean and agile practices.

Yes! You can bring this course to your facility or train your team virtual in a private training event.

First-time attendees of SAFe courses get a 1-year Scaled Agile membership with course attendance. For attendees taking their second course or more, membership will not be extended as a result of taking another course. Once your membership expires, you will have a few options to renew your membership to maintain your active certifications. You can check out those options at the SAFe Membership FAQ.