SAFe is the most popular framework when it comes to Scaling Agile. And with its ever-increasing popularity, many people are interested to learn and understand more about the framework. Where, with the variety of training programs that the framework provides, it becomes quite difficult for the learner to decide which one to choose.
In this article, I would like to provide a simple guideline to select the right SAFe course for you, if you are willing to take up one.
Note: I am not going to provide course details but just an overview of learning objectives and the audience for which that course is directed. If you want to course wide details, it can be easily found on the Scaled Agile Framework website.
Experience with Agile/SAFe:
You have recently started your agile journey and you are not much aware about the basics. Your organization has decided to take the SAFe route to be agile and now you want to take the first steps towards understanding SAFe concepts and be adept at it.
| Role |
Purpose |
Course |
Learning Objectives |
| Member of Agile Team |
To understand concepts of SAFe and your role in the ecosystem. |
SAFe for Teams |
- Introduction to SAFe - Building an Agile Team - Planning an Iteration - Executing the Iteration - Executing the PI |
| Scrum Master |
To gain understanding of the role of Scrum Master in SAFe ecosystem |
SAFe Scrum Master |
- Introduction to SAFe - Role of Scrum Master - Experiencing PI Planning - Facilitating Iteration - Coaching Agile Team |
| Product Owner/Product Manager |
Improve value delivery by gaining insights in the role of Product Owner in SAFe enterprise |
SAFe POPM |
- Product Owner/Manager in SAFe - PI Planning Role - Iteration planning Role - Role in Iteration and PI execution |
| DevOps Engineer |
Clarity on DevOps role in the SAFe ecosystem |
SAFe for DevOps |
- Introduction to DevOPs - Mapping Continuous delivery Pipeline - Alignment with Continuous Exploration - Build Quality-In - Improving Time to Market - Deliver value with Release on Demand |
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Experience with Agile/SAFe:
You are a Lean Agile Practitioner and already executing agile flavours within your organization. You have gained experience as an Agile developer, Scrum Master, Product Owner or an Agile Leader. Now, your organization is moving towards SAFe and you are interested to gain more knowledge on the SAFe as a framework.
| Role |
Purpose |
Course |
Learning Objectives |
| Leader (PM, SPM, BO, CxO) |
Lead the Change |
Leading SAFe |
- Business Agility - Lean -Agile Leadership - Supporting Team and Technical Agility within SAFe context - Understanding Lean Portfolio |
| Scrum Master |
Gain in-depth knowledge of Scrum Master role in the SAFe ecosystem |
SAFe Advanced Scrum Master |
- Scrum Master in SAFe enterprise. - SAFe Principles - Anti-patterns - Kanban and XP - High performing teams |
| Product Owner/Product Manager |
Establishing connections with Business to create valuable products. |
Agile Product Management |
- Role of Product Management in SAFe - Exploring Markets and Users - Creating Strategy - Roadmaps - Delivering Value - Value Streams - Supporting Innovation |
| Architects |
Enabling flow of value by providing stable architecture for SAFe Agile Teams |
SAFe for Architects |
- Lean Agile Architecture - DevOPs and Release on Demand - Solution Vision, Intent and Roadmaps - Architecture for PI - Continuous Delivery |
| Software Engineer |
Improving technical agility for the SAFe enterprise |
Agile Software Engineering |
- Agile Software Engineering - Principles and Values - Accelerating Flow - Intentional Architecture - Test First - Behavior Driven Development - Design Quality - Implementing Quality |
Experience with Agile/SAFe:
You are an expert in Lean-Agile practices and have helped teams to adopt lean-agile ways of working. You are a seasoned Agile Coach who has continuous focus on improving the agile ways of working. As your organization is moving towards SAFe you want to be the face of change and support the SAFe transformation.
| Role |
Purpose |
Course |
Learning Objectives |
| Leaders (SM, PM, Agile Coaches, Delivery Managers, C-level) |
To lead the transformation and support Business Agility |
Implementing SAFe |
- Designing the Implementation - Launching an Agile Release Train - Coaching ART Execution - Extending to the Portfolio - Accelerating to Business Agility |
| Scrum Masters / Agile Coaches / SAFe Managers |
To facilitate business value delivery through the execution of Agile Release Train |
SAFe RTE |
- RTE role and responsibilities - Applying SAFe Principles - Organizing the ART - Planning a Program Increment - Executing a Program Increment - Fostering Relentless Improvement - Serving the ART |
| C-Level / Business Owners / Lean Coaches |
Connect strategy with execution |
Lean Portfolio Management |
- Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) - Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding - Applying Agile Portfolio Operations - Applying Lean Governance |
| Architects |
Enabling flow of value by providing stable architecture for SAFe Agile Teams |
SAFe for Architects |
- Lean Agile Architecture - DevOPs and Release on Demand - Solution Vision, Intent and Roadmaps - Architecture for PI - Continuous Delivery |
| Software Engineer |
Improving technical agility for the SAFe enterprise |
Agile Software Engineering |
- Agile Software Engineering - Principles and Values - Accelerating Flow - Intentional Architecture - Test First - Behavior Driven Development - Design Quality - Implementing Quality |
I believe this article would provide some insights into which course would be more helpful for you to improve your knowledge on SAFe.
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Satyajit Gantayat
Satyajit has broad and deep experience in Agile coaching at the strategic senior executive level while also coaching and uplifting the capability of teams and individuals. An Agile Coach and SAFe® Practice Consultant with more than 24 years of experience.
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