Implementing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) with SPC Certification
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017 Friday Sep 22, 2017
September 19-22, 2017
Location
2501 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Fees/Admission
$2,795 Early Bird Discount
Contact Information
Beth Elliott
ICON Technology Consulting
636-530-7776 ext. 803
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Description
Implementing a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation in the enterprise with SAFe 4 Program Consultant Certification. Based on Version 4.5 of SAFe. Become a leading agent for change – and enable your enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace – when you certify as a SAFe® 4 program Consultant (SPC). During this four-day course, you’ll learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®). You will learn how to effectively coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, build a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and empower a Lean Portfolio. The first two days of the course— Leading SAFe—will provide you with the basis to teach SAFe to others. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implementing SAFe in your enterprise. Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe 4 Program Consultant (SPC). To perform the role of a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), you should be able to: - Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation - Implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) - Empower with a Lean Portfolio - Align the organization to a common language and way of working - Perform value stream identification - Launch and support Agile Release Trains and coordinate large solutions - Build and execute an implementation rollout strategy - Configure the Framework for a specific enterprise context - Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe - Act as a SAFe 4 Agilist (SA) certifying agent - Continue your learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe roles in the enterprise Attending the class prepares you to take the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam. Those who attain their SPC certification will receive: + Access to license the course materials needed to train aspiring SAFe Agilists, SAFe Practitioners, and SAFe PM/POs + Access to no-cost license materials, videos, and artifacts that support launching Agile Release Trains + Inclusion in the SPC directory listing (optional) + Access to the private SPC LinkedIn Group Topics Covered Leading SAFe - Days 1 and 2 Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset Understanding SAFe Principles Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value Launch and support Agile Release Trains and coordinate value streams Leading a Lean-Agile Enterprise Empowering a Lean Portfolio Building a Large Solution Implementing SAFe - Days 3 and 4 Reaching the SAFe Tipping Point Designing the Implementation Launching an ART Coaching ART Execution Extending to the Portfolio Sustaining and Improving Becoming an SAFe 4 Program Consultant (SPC)