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AGILEST® is excited to offer a comprehensive training program through Leading SAFe®, introducing the foundational principles and advanced practices of the Scaled Agile Framework®. This course and certification equip professionals at all levels with the tools and guidance to lead Lean-Agile transformations, build resilient cultures, and create a shared language focused on customer-centric agility at scale.

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    Lesson 1: Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility

    Topic One 

    Thriving in the Digital Age

    Topic Two

    SAFe as an Operating System for Business Agility

    This lesson explores the transformative impact of the digital age on businesses and the necessity of embracing agility to thrive in a software-driven economy. Students will understand how to navigate the challenges of legacy systems, rapid technological advancements, and evolving customer expectations. They will learn about leveraging trends like AI, cloud computing, and big data to drive innovation and competitiveness. Additionally, this lesson introduces SAFe as a comprehensive operating system that enables business agility by aligning teams, workflows, and strategies to deliver customer value effectively.

    Topic One: Thriving in the Digital Age

    • What You’ll Learn: Explore how organizations must adapt to thrive in the digital age. Learn about the challenges of legacy systems, rapid technological advancements, and shifting customer expectations. Discover how leveraging trends like AI, cloud computing, and big data can provide opportunities to innovate and remain competitive.
    • This topic delves into the challenges and opportunities of the software-driven economy. It emphasizes how businesses must evolve their operations, solutions, and customer interactions to remain competitive. Key challenges include overcoming legacy system constraints, managing cultural shifts, and addressing cybersecurity threats. Opportunities arise in enhancing customer engagement, streamlining operations, and innovating business models to meet the demands of the digital economy.

    Topic Two: SAFe as an Operating System for Business Agility

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand how SAFe serves as a framework to achieve business agility. This includes exploring the seven core competencies and how SAFe integrates Agile, Lean, and systems thinking to create a cohesive operating model.
    • SAFe provides a structured framework for achieving business agility, enabling organizations to swiftly respond to market changes and customer needs. You’ll learn how SAFe helps align teams, streamline workflows, and balance stability with innovation.

    Lesson 2: Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values, and Principles

    Topic One 

    The Lean-Agile Mindset

    Topic Two

    SAFe Core Values

    Topic Three

    Applying SAFe Principles

    Cell

    This lesson establishes the cultural and conceptual foundation required for successful Agile adoption. Students will dive into the Lean-Agile mindset, which combines Lean thinking and Agile values to promote adaptability, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity. They will explore SAFe’s core values—alignment, transparency, respect for people, and relentless improvement—and their role in creating a collaborative and high-trust environment. Finally, students will study SAFe’s ten guiding principles, learning how these principles drive efficient workflows, reduce delays, and enhance customer satisfaction across diverse organizational contexts.

    Topic One: The Lean-Agile Mindset

    • What You’ll Learn: Dive into the principles of Lean thinking and Agile values. Learn how these concepts form the cultural foundation for driving business agility, empowering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
    • This topic highlights the combination of beliefs, assumptions, and practices that define the Lean-Agile mindset. By fostering continuous learning and adaptability, you’ll explore how to lead change effectively and inspire innovation.

    Topic Two: SAFe Core Values

    • What You’ll Learn: Discover the foundational beliefs that guide behaviors within SAFe portfolios: alignment, transparency, respect for people, and relentless improvement. See how these values shape a culture of trust and collaboration.
    • Core values ensure alignment across teams, promote openness and honesty, and drive continuous improvement. Learn real-world examples and actionable strategies to embody these values in your organization.

    Topic Three: Applying SAFe Principles 

    • What You’ll Learn: Learn the ten guiding principles of SAFe, such as taking an economic view, applying systems thinking, and organizing around value. These principles will help you create workflows that maximize efficiency and impact.
    • Each principle is grounded in real-world examples and practices, showing you how to optimize workflows, reduce delays, and enhance customer satisfaction.


    Lesson 3: Establishing Team and Technical Agility

    Topic One 

    Forming Cross-Functional Agile Teams

    Topic Two

    Built-in Quality

    Topic Three

    Organizing Agile Release Trains Around the Flow of Value

    Cell

    Lesson 3 provides a deep dive into the critical skills and practices that enable teams to excel in a Lean-Agile environment. Students will learn how to form effective cross-functional teams, ensure high-quality deliverables through built-in quality practices, and structure Agile Release Trains to maximize value delivery. This lesson equips participants with the knowledge and tools to build high-performing teams and drive technical excellence in their organizations.

    Topic One: Forming Cross-Functional Agile Teams 

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand how to structure and form cross-functional Agile teams to enhance collaboration and deliver value efficiently. Explore the roles, responsibilities, and key characteristics of Agile teams.
    • Agile teams are self-organizing and cross-functional, consisting of members with all the necessary skills to define, build, test, and deploy value increments. This topic highlights the importance of breaking down silos, aligning teams to value streams, and ensuring full-time dedication to team activities. Specialized roles such as the Scrum Master/Team Coach and Product Owner are also discussed.

    Topic Two: Built-in Quality 

    • What You’ll Learn: Learn the importance of integrating quality into every step of the development process. Explore practices and techniques that ensure high-quality deliverables.
    • Built-in quality emphasizes embedding quality into all stages of product development. This topic covers practices like test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and automated testing. The goal is to prevent defects, reduce rework, and enhance customer satisfaction through consistently high-quality solutions.

    Topic Three: Organizing Agile Release Trains Around the Flow of Value 

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand how to organize Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver value continuously and align with business objectives. Learn about the key roles and interactions within ARTs.
    • ARTs are composed of multiple Agile teams that collaborate to deliver large-scale solutions. This topic focuses on structuring ARTs to optimize the flow of value, reduce delays, and enhance cross-team collaboration. Key concepts include understanding value streams, coordinating dependencies, and aligning team efforts with organizational goals.

    Lesson 4: Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery

    Topic One 

    Customer Centricity and Design Thinking

    Topic Two

    Prioritizing the ART Backlog

    Topic Three

    PI Planning

    Topic Four

    Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand

    Topic Five

    Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps


    In Lesson 4, students will learn the interconnected practices that enable Agile Product Delivery. From adopting a customer-centric mindset and leveraging design thinking to mastering PI Planning and backlog prioritization, this lesson provides actionable insights into delivering high-value solutions efficiently. The focus on developing cadence, releasing on demand, and building robust Continuous Delivery Pipelines ensures that students can adapt these practices to their unique organizational contexts, achieving both customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

    Topic One: Customer Centricity and Design Thinking 

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand how to place the customer at the center of your development process using principles of customer centricity and design thinking. Learn techniques for empathy mapping, defining customer needs, and iterating on solutions that align with both user expectations and business goals.
    • This topic emphasizes the importance of understanding customer behaviors, motivations, and pain points. Students will explore how tools like user personas, journey mapping, and rapid prototyping can lead to innovative and user-friendly solutions. Additionally, the balance between customer needs and technical feasibility will be examined to ensure solutions are not only desirable but also achievable within organizational constraints.

    Topic Two: Prioritizing the ART Backlog

    • What You’ll Learn: Learn how to prioritize the Agile Release Train (ART) backlog using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) and other prioritization frameworks. Understand how to make informed decisions to deliver maximum value quickly and effectively.
    • This topic provides students with the tools to evaluate backlog items based on value, urgency, and effort. Through WSJF and related techniques, students will learn to quantify the cost of delay and sequence work accordingly. Real-world scenarios will illustrate how prioritization drives alignment and enables teams to focus on delivering the highest-value features.

    Topic Three: PI Planning

    • What You’ll Learn: Gain hands-on experience with Program Increment (PI) Planning, a cornerstone activity in SAFe that ensures teams are aligned and objectives are clear. Learn how to set achievable goals, resolve dependencies, and create a collaborative roadmap for success.
    • This topic walks students through the steps of a successful PI Planning session, from pre-planning preparation to post-planning follow-up. Activities include identifying cross-team dependencies, creating realistic iteration plans, and fostering alignment across teams and stakeholders. Students will also explore the benefits of PI Planning, including enhanced communication, synchronized workflows, and a shared understanding of priorities.

    Topic Four: Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand

    • What You’ll Learn: Discover how to synchronize development activities through cadence while retaining the flexibility to release value on demand. Learn strategies to manage variability, optimize workflows, and deliver value when the market demands.
    • This topic highlights the importance of establishing predictable development cycles to improve efficiency and collaboration across teams. Students will learn how to decouple development from deployment using feature toggles, dark launches, and other release management techniques. Case studies will demonstrate how successful organizations leverage cadence and on-demand releases to deliver value incrementally and respond to market needs dynamically.

    Topic Five: Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand the practices and tools necessary to build and sustain a Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) using DevOps principles. Learn how to achieve continuous exploration, integration, deployment, and release.
    • This topic focuses on the technical and cultural practices that enable fast, reliable, and continuous delivery of value. Students will explore the components of the CDP, including automated testing, build automation, and continuous monitoring. The role of DevOps in fostering collaboration between development and operations teams will be examined, alongside techniques for measuring pipeline efficiency and ensuring operational stability.

    Lesson 5: Exploring Lean Portfolio Management

    Topic One 

    Defining a SAFe Portfolio

    Topic Two

    Connecting the Portfolio to the Enterprise Strategy

    Topic Three

    Maintaining the Portfolio Vision

    Topic Four

    Realizing the Portfolio Vision through Epics

    Topic Five

    Establishing Lean Budgets and Guardrails

    Topic Six

    Establishing Portfolio Flow

    In Lesson 5, students explore Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) as a key competency for achieving business agility. They will learn how to define and structure SAFe portfolios, align them with enterprise strategies, and create a clear vision for future growth. Through epics, lean budgets, and portfolio Kanban, students will discover how to manage investments, prioritize work, and sustain continuous value delivery. This lesson equips participants with the knowledge to balance strategic objectives and operational excellence in their organizations.

    Topic One: Defining a SAFe Portfolio 

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand what a SAFe portfolio is and how it differs from traditional project-based portfolios. Learn how to define portfolios based on value streams, aligning development efforts with organizational goals.
    • A SAFe portfolio is a collection of value streams that support the organization’s mission. Students will explore how portfolios are structured around long-lasting solutions, maintained by stable Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and guided by strategic themes to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.

    Topic Two: Connecting the Portfolio to the Enterprise Strategy 

    • What You’ll Learn: Discover how to align portfolio objectives with the overall enterprise strategy through strategic themes, mission, and vision.
    • This topic focuses on defining strategic themes collaboratively with business leaders and portfolio stakeholders. Students will learn how these themes provide direction, influence the portfolio vision, and connect to lean budgets and portfolio operations.

    Topic Three: Maintaining the Portfolio Vision

    • What You’ll Learn: Explore techniques to create and sustain a clear portfolio vision that reflects the current state and future aspirations of the organization.
    • Students will use tools like the portfolio canvas to map out key components, such as customer relationships, value propositions, and revenue streams. They will learn how to align vision elements with enterprise strategy and adapt them over time.

    Topic Four: Realizing the Portfolio Vision through Epics 

    • What You’ll Learn: Learn how to use epics as vehicles for achieving the portfolio vision. Discover how to structure, prioritize, and implement epics effectively.
    • This topic explains the lifecycle of an epic within the portfolio Kanban, from ideation to implementation. Students will learn to write Lean business cases, define minimal viable products (MVPs), and evaluate epics using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF).

    Topic Five: Establishing Lean Budgets and Guardrails

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand the principles of lean budgeting and how guardrails provide structure and accountability for spending.
    • Students will explore policies that balance short-term and long-term investments, manage architectural runway, and ensure alignment between business priorities and value streams. Techniques for participatory budgeting and continuous business owner engagement will be covered.

    Topic Six: Establishing Portfolio Flow

    • What You’ll Learn: Discover how to visualize, manage, and optimize the flow of work across the portfolio using portfolio Kanban systems.
    • This topic delves into how portfolio Kanban facilitates strategic alignment, reduces work-in-process (WIP), and prioritizes epics effectively. Students will learn how to use Kanban to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and ensure transparency.

    Lesson 6: Leading the Change

    Topic One 

    Leading by Example

    Topic Two

    Leading the Change

    Lesson 6 equips participants with the knowledge and tools to lead effectively in a Lean-Agile transformation. Students will explore the traits and behaviors required to lead by example, fostering trust, courage, and growth within their teams. Additionally, they will dive into strategies for implementing and sustaining change using structured methodologies like Kotter’s 8-step process. This lesson emphasizes the role of leaders as catalysts for cultural and operational transformation, enabling organizations to achieve their business agility goals.

    Topic One: Leading by Example

    • What You’ll Learn: Understand the importance of modeling desired behaviors to inspire teams and drive change. Learn to cultivate skills such as authenticity, courage, emotional competence, and decentralized decision-making.
    • This topic emphasizes how leaders can create a culture of trust and innovation by demonstrating insatiable learning, acting authentically, and managing emotions effectively. Leaders learn to empower their teams by making decentralized decision-making a norm and focusing on developing others to take on greater responsibilities. Practical examples and techniques for embodying these traits are explored to help leaders set the tone for transformation.

    Topic Two: Leading the Change

    • What You’ll Learn: Master techniques for driving organizational change using structured approaches like Kotter’s 8-step process for leading change. Learn how to create urgency, build coalitions, and sustain momentum during transitions.
    • This topic focuses on applying proven change leadership frameworks to navigate and implement large-scale transformations. Steps include:
      • Creating a sense of urgency to align teams around a compelling reason for change.
      • Building a guiding coalition of committed leaders to drive the effort.
      • Forming a strategic vision to provide direction and inspire action.
      • Empowering teams to act by removing barriers and enabling decision-making.
      • Generating short-term wins to maintain enthusiasm and momentum.
      • Sustaining acceleration through continuous improvement efforts.
      • Instituting change by embedding new practices into organizational culture and processes.
    • These steps are presented with real-world scenarios, ensuring leaders understand how to adapt them to their unique organizational contexts.

    Lesson 6: Practicing SAFe

    Topic One 

    SAFe in Action

    Topic Two

    Continuous Improvement

    In the final lesson, students will see SAFe in action through real-world case studies showcasing its implementation across various industries. They will learn how organizations have achieved improved time-to-market, product quality, and team collaboration by adopting SAFe practices. The lesson concludes with a focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teaching students how to identify opportunities for innovation and sustain momentum through retrospectives, metrics-based reviews, and iterative enhancements.

    Topic One: SAFe in Action

    • What You’ll Learn: See real-world examples of SAFe implementation and learn how organizations have achieved success with improved time-to-market and team collaboration.
    • Explore case studies that demonstrate the practical application of SAFe principles across diverse industries.

    Topic Two: Continuous Improvement

    • What You’ll Learn: Learn techniques for fostering a culture of ongoing improvement, ensuring that processes, teams, and solutions continue to evolve.
    • Discover methods like retrospectives and metrics-based reviews to identify opportunities for innovation and sustain long-term success.

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      SAFe Agilist certification (SA)

      Exam name – SAFe Agilist Exam

      • Exam format – Multiple choice, single-select
      • Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
      • Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Studio Platform upon completion of the Leading SAFe course
      • Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
      • Number of questions – 45
      • Passing score – 80%
      • Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
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      About Leading SAFe Course

      The Leading SAFe® Course is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the tools, strategies, and knowledge needed to lead successful Lean-Agile transformations at scale. This course focuses on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), the world’s leading framework for scaling Agile practices across enterprises.

      Participants will explore the principles of SAFe® derived from Lean, Agile, and DevOps practices. They will learn how to create a roadmap for organizational change, aligning all teams and departments around a shared vision to improve value delivery and achieve business agility. Through interactive exercises, discussions, and real-world case studies, this course provides the foundation to confidently drive Agile transformation, foster a culture of innovation, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

      Upon completion, attendees will not only gain a deep understanding of SAFe® but also be prepared to take the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam, recognized globally as a mark of expertise in implementing Agile at scale.

      Intended Audience

      The Leading SAFe® course is specifically tailored for professionals across industries who are tasked with navigating the complexities of large-scale Agile transformations. The ideal audience includes, but is not limited to:

      • Executives and Senior Leaders: Managers, Directors, CIOs, VPs, and other leadership roles seeking to implement Lean-Agile practices across their organizations.
      • Project and Program Managers: Professionals responsible for planning, executing, and managing large-scale projects with multiple interdependent teams.
      • Product and Product Line Managers: Leaders driving product innovation who want to align their strategies with Agile principles to meet customer demands.
      • Portfolio Managers and PMOs: Decision-makers managing strategic alignment and investment across portfolios who need insights into Agile portfolio management.
      • Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects: Architects designing scalable systems who aim to integrate SAFe® principles into their frameworks.

      The course also benefits team members who aspire to take leadership roles within Agile organizations or those interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of SAFe®.

      Prerequisites

      While the course is open to all interested individuals, the following are recommended prerequisites for maximizing the learning experience:

      • Professional Experience: At least five years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product management, or project management.
      • Familiarity with Agile Practices: A foundational understanding of Scrum or Agile practices will help participants grasp advanced SAFe® concepts more effectively.

      Meeting these prerequisites is not mandatory but highly recommended to ensure a deeper and more meaningful engagement with the course material.

      How Students Will Benefit from This Course

      Students of the Leading SAFe® course will achieve the following transformative benefits:

      1. Strategic Alignment:

        • Understand how to align organizational goals with team objectives using SAFe’s structured framework.
        • Master techniques for defining strategic themes and linking them to portfolios and value streams.
      2. Enhanced Collaboration:

        • Learn how to foster collaboration between cross-functional teams, departments, and leadership levels.
        • Gain insights into facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to synchronize efforts across teams.
      3. Improved Decision-Making:

        • Develop skills to apply Lean-Agile principles to prioritize work, allocate resources efficiently, and maximize value delivery.
      4. Customer-Centric Thinking:

        • Adopt a customer-first mindset to better understand customer needs and translate those insights into actionable strategies.
        • Learn how design thinking integrates with SAFe® to deliver user-focused solutions.
      5. Certification and Career Growth:

        • Prepare for the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam, enhancing professional credibility and career prospects.
        • Join a growing network of certified SAFe® professionals recognized globally for their expertise in Agile transformation.

      Why get SAFe Agilist Certification?

      The Leading SAFe® course stands out as an essential program for professionals and organizations aiming to achieve sustainable business agility. Here’s why this course is indispensable:

      1. Proven Framework:

        • SAFe® is the most widely adopted framework for scaling Agile practices. By learning SAFe®, participants gain access to a proven system that delivers consistent and measurable results.
      2. Comprehensive Skill Development:

        • Participants are not only equipped with theoretical knowledge but also practical tools to implement and lead Agile transformations.
      3. Adaptability Across Industries:

        • The principles and practices taught in this course are applicable to a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
      4. Competitive Advantage:

        • Organizations adopting SAFe® report significant improvements in time-to-market, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction, giving them a distinct edge in the marketplace.
      5. Global Recognition:

        • The SAFe® Agilist certification enhances participants' credibility and career prospects, demonstrating expertise in scaling Agile practices.

      How Participants Will Be Able to Apply What They Learn

      After completing the Leading SAFe® course, participants will be fully equipped to:

      1. Drive Organizational Change:

        • Lead Lean-Agile transformations by aligning teams, removing silos, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
      2. Facilitate Critical SAFe® Events:

        • Organize and execute Program Increment (PI) Planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across multiple teams.
      3. Implement Agile Release Trains (ARTs):

        • Coordinate large teams to deliver value continuously, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer needs.
      4. Enhance Portfolio Management:

        • Use SAFe® principles to manage Lean budgets, prioritize investments, and optimize portfolio flow.
      5. Foster Innovation and Adaptability:

        • Apply design thinking and customer-centric principles to develop solutions that meet market demands.
      6. Achieve Measurable Results:

        • Use Lean metrics and feedback loops to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and refine processes for sustained growth.

      The skills gained through this course empower participants to make immediate and meaningful contributions to their organizations, driving agility, efficiency, and innovation at scale.

      Continued Professional Development for Leading SAFe® Course

      The Leading SAFe® course not only equips participants with the knowledge and skills to drive Lean-Agile transformations but also provides opportunities for continued professional growth and development. Here’s how the course supports ongoing learning and career advancement:

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

      • PDUs for PMI Certification Holders: Participants holding certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI) can earn PDUs by completing the Leading SAFe® course. These units contribute toward maintaining credentials such as PMP®, PgMP®, and PMI-ACP®. The course is aligned with PMI's Talent Triangle, providing credits across technical, leadership, and strategic categories.

        • PDUs Available:
          • Technical: 12
          • Leadership: 9
          • Strategic: 4
      • SEUs for Scrum Alliance Members: The course also qualifies for Scrum Education Units (SEUs) required for maintaining Scrum certifications like CSM®, CSPO®, or CSP®. Participants can claim SEUs under Category C (Continuing Education).

      For detailed instructions on reporting PDUs, visit the PMI or Scrum Alliance websites.

      SAFe® Agilist Certification

      Upon completing the course, participants are eligible to take the SAFe® Agilist (SA) certification exam. This globally recognized certification demonstrates expertise in implementing and leading SAFe® practices, enhancing professional credibility and career prospects. The certification includes:

      • A one-year membership to the SAFe® Community of Practice.
      • Access to exclusive SAFe® resources, tools, and learning materials.

      Access to the SAFe® Learning Ecosystem

      Participants gain access to the SAFe® Learning Ecosystem, a dynamic online platform offering:

      • Continuous Learning: Webinars, whitepapers, and toolkits for expanding knowledge.
      • Community Engagement: Opportunities to connect with a global network of SAFe® practitioners and thought leaders.
      • Certification Renewal: Tools and resources to help maintain SAFe® credentials.

      Pathways for Advanced SAFe® Certifications

      The Leading SAFe® course serves as a foundational step toward advanced SAFe® certifications, allowing participants to specialize further in their areas of interest. Advanced certifications include:

      • SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC): For those who want to become change agents and lead transformations.
      • SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM): Focused on managing backlogs and value streams.
      • SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE): Designed for professionals facilitating Agile Release Trains.

      Long-Term Benefits of Continued Development

      Through ongoing professional development, participants can:

      • Stay updated with the latest practices and updates in SAFe®.
      • Enhance their value to their organizations by driving continuous improvement and innovation.
      • Expand their professional network and explore career opportunities in Agile leadership roles.

      The Leading SAFe® course is not just a training program but a gateway to lifelong learning and professional growth. By completing the course and actively participating in its extended learning opportunities, participants can solidify their role as leaders in Lean-Agile transformations and scale their impact across industries and organizations.

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