Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training

Implementing SAFe® offers attendees the broadest level of insight into each layer of a SAFe implementation. This course and resulting certification will help you understand the roles of each person in a SAFe organization and then plan and guide a SAFe transformation. It’s also the first step toward becoming a certified SAFe Practice Consultant.

You’ll learn how to identify value streams, launch agile release trains, optimize flow, and apply OKRs to Strategic Themes that define the targeted outcomes for the SAFe transformation. You’ll also practice the principles of Agile product management and product delivery. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to help an organization achieve business agility effectively, Implementing SAFe® is the right course for you.

SPCT: Marguerite Bryan
Co-Trainer: Marguerite Stearns

Exam Voucher Included

Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training Benefits

• Course Benefits

  • Instruction Provided by a Certified SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT)
  • Prepare to earn the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
  • Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)
  • Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching

• Important Information:

  • Prerequisites
  • Necessary Preparation
  • Exam Information

Implementing SAFe® (SPC Certification) Training Modules Outline

Thriving in the Digital Age and Business Agility

In this module, you will learn:

• Thriving in the Digital Age
• SAFe® as an Operating System for Business Agility
• Core competencies of Business Agility

Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader

In this module, you will learn:

• The Lean-Agile Mindset
• SAFe® Core Values
• SAFe® Principles

Establishing Team and Technical Agility

In this module, you will learn:

• Cross-functional Agile Teams
• Built-in Quality
• Organize Agile Release Trains around the Flow of Value

Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery

In this module, you will learn:

• Customer-Centricity and Design Thinking
• Prioritize the ART Backlog
• PI Planning
• Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand
• A Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps

Exploring Lean Portfolio Management

In this module, you will learn:

• SAFe® Portfolio
• Connect the Portfolio to Enterprise Strategy
• Maintain the Portfolio Vision
• Portfolio Vision through Epics
• Lean Budgets and Guardrails
• Establishing Portfolio Flow

Leading the Change

In this module, you will learn:

• Leading by Example
• Leading the Change
• SAFe® Implementation Roadmap

Reaching the SAFe® Tipping Point

In this module, you will learn:

• Establish the Vision for Change
• Build a Powerful Guiding Coalition

Designing the Implementation

In this module, you will learn:

• Identify Value Streams and ARTs
• The Implementation Plan

Launching an Agile Release Train

In this module, you will learn:

• Preparing for ART Launch
• Train Teams and Launch the ART

Coaching ART Execution

In this module, you will learn:

• Coaching the Train and the Teams
• Continuously improving ART performance with Inspect and Adapt

Enhancing the Portfolio

In this module, you will learn:

• Launching more ARTs and Value Streams
• Enterprise Solution Delivery
• Agile Portfolio Operations
• Lean governance
• LPM implementation

Accelerating to Business Agility

In this module, you will learn:

• Establishing Organizational Agility
• Build a Continous Learning Culture
• Measure and grow
• Coaching flow