Implementing SAFe® with SPC Certification

Take charge of the transition and become the change agents with our Implementing SAFe® Training Program. The rigorous 4-day training, which is led by very seasoned instructors, gives participants a thorough understanding of every aspect of SAFe® implementation. Learn how to plan and lead changes successfully, as well as the various responsibilities that are part of a SAFe organization. A unique partnership of Agile Heroes, Adesso SE and WikiAgile offers an immersive learning experience as well as the resources and knowledge you need to succeed in your position. Take part in interactive sessions that include role plays, real-world example simulations and  experiential learning. Engage in educational Q&A sessions and make connections with professionals around the world. Make a lasting impression on your company by learning how to guide teams through SAFe transformations.

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Course summary:

The Implementing SAFe® course provides a thorough, practical method for learning organizational agility and large-scale SAFe transformations. Discover how to effectively use SAFe concepts, identify value streams, start ARTs, and educate Agile teams. The course also covers concepts enabling successful alignment of strategy and execution - Lean Portfolio Management, OKRs, and the SAFe Implementation Roadmap. You will gain the ability to lead and teach teams, streamline processes, and promote business agility through hands-on activities. This training prepares you for the SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification and validates your ability to apply SAFe across the enterprise.

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Who is this class for:

This course is meant for consultants, managers, or leaders responsible for implementing Agile programs as part of an enterprise Lean-Agile change initiative. 

Professionals who benefit from this course include:

• Executives
• Managers
• Change Agents
• Program and Project Managers
• Agile Coaches
• Scrum Masters
• Anyone helping lead the SAFe implementation

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Key benefits:

Organizational:

Improved ROI

Faster Time-to-Market

Enhanced Alignment, Productivity, and Deliverable Quality 

Successful SAFe implementation

Strengthened Organizational Agility and Market Responsiveness

Personal:

1. SAFe-certified roles show salary levels 24,000 USD higher than national averages for similar roles
2. SAFe certifications can boost your annual salary by 12,000 USD on average
3. A competitive Resume
4. Increased employability
5. Proficiency in highly sought-after SAFe implementation skills

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You will learn how to:

• Apply lean, agile, and product development flow principles to improve productivity, employee engagement, time to market, and quality
• Apply the Scaled Agile Framework based on lecture, real-world examples, and insights by Scaled Agile experts
• Employ the skills necessary for an enterprise transformation based on the information and examples presented, and additional recommended readings and resources
• Gain the insights into the leadership skill most effective in unlocking the intrinsic motivation of software development knowledge workers, and begin applying them in your context
• Find the value streams around which to organize the enterprise’s Agile Release Trains
• Prepare the organization and the teams to launch the trains
• Interact at key program touch-points to “help keep the train on the tracks”
• Run Inspect and Adapt workshops for continuous program improvement
• Introduce the organization to the principles of program portfolio management and agile transformation

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What you earn:

SAFe Practice Consultant certification from Scaled Agile Inc.

32 PDU and 32 SEU Credits

One-Year Membership to SAFe® Studio

Attendee Course Workbook from Scaled Agile

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Topics covered:

Day 1 and 2

• Thriving in the digital age with business agility
• Becoming a Lean-Agile leader
• Establishing Team and Technical Agility
• Building solutions with Agile Product Delivery
• Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
• Leading the change
• Becoming a Certified SAFe® Agilist

Day 3 and 4

• Reaching the tipping point
• Designing the implementation
• Launching an Agile Release Train
• Coaching ART Execution
• Extending to the portfolio
• Accelerating to business agility
• Becoming an SPC

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Exam details:

• Exam name: SAFe® 6 Program Consultant Exam
• Exam format: Multiple choice (one answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers)
• Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Implementing SAFe® course
• Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam
• Number of questions – 60
• Passing score: 45 out of 60 (75%)
• Language: English
• 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 $250.
• Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.