SAFe for Teams

Certified SAFe® Practitioner

Attendees gain an in-depth understanding of the qualities of high-performing Agile Teams, the ART and how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP. Attendees also learn how to write Stories and break down Features, plan and execute Iterations, and experience a PI Planning event. Finally, attendees learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, the importance of a DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams on the ART, and what it takes to continuously improve.
Leaners who take this course are:
Program or Project Manager | Scrum Master | Team Lead | Release Train Engineer | Business Analyst | Agile Coach | Consultant | Architect | Engineer | Developer | Director | Quality Manager | Product Manager | Product Owner | Program Manager | Change Agent | Operations Programmer

SAFe® for Teams

Establishing team agility for Agile Release Trains

Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP).

During this two-day course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what you can do to effectively perform the role using Scrum, Kanban, and Extreme Programming (XP). You will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, you’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in  the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.

Who Will Benefit?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  • Team memberwho apply Lean and Agile at scale
  • All members of an Agile Release Train preparing for Launch

What You'll Learn

To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, you should be able to:

  • Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterprise
  • Know their team and its ole on the Agile Release Train
  • Know all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teams
  • Plan Iterations
  • Execute Iterations and demonstrate value
  • Plan Program Increments
  • Integrate and work with other teams on the train

Topics Covered

  • Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe)
  • Building an Agile Team
  • Planning the Iteration
  • Executing the Iteration
  • Executing the Program Increment

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® Practitioner (SP) certification exam:

  • Familiarity with Agile concepts andpinciples
  • Awareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XP
  • Working knowledge of software and hardware development processes

What You Get

Class registration includes

  • Attendee workbook
  • Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Practitioner (SP) exam
  • One–year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
  • Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

Annual Renewal

Membership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned.

  • Renewal fee: $100

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

  • Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
  • Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance

Recommended class size and onsite training options

SAFe for Teams is most effective when delivered as an on-site class in a  real-world setting.

Recommended minimum class size is  all team members on an ART. Maximum  class size is 150 students.

This course can be delivered by SAFe® 5 Program Consultants (SPCs) who have validated their credentials for SAFe for Teams.

On-site delivery of this course is also available through the  Scaled Agile Partner Network. Find a training partner at scaledagile.com/find-a-partner.

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