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Leading SAFe 4.5 With SA Certification
Applying A Lean-Agile Mindset With SAFe
Becoming a SAFe SA provides you an in-demand skill for organizations providing large complex systems. During this 2-day course, you’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe), how to execute and release value, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.
You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it is critical to staying relevant in today’s marketplace. You will also be empowered with realistic advice from a true SAFe practitioner versus someone only certified to give this course.
You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it is critical to staying relevant in today’s marketplace. You will also be empowered with realistic advice from a true SAFe practitioner versus someone only certified to give this course.
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® 4 Agilist
Who Will Benefit
This course is beneficial to anyone who will be working in the Scaled Agile Framework. This offering is ideally suited for those in roles like:
Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs
Development, QA, and Infrastructure Management
Program and Project Managers
Product and Product Line Management
Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads
Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects
Learning Objectives
Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development across the enterprise
Recognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principles
Enhance your Lean-Agile leadership skills
Continuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release value
Coordinate the development of large solutions
Empower with a Lean Portfolio
Support a Lean-Agile transformation across the enterprise
Topics
The Scaled Agile Framework
Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset
Understanding SAFe Principles
Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value
Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise
Empowering a Lean Portfolio
Building Large / Complex Solutions
What You Get
A workbook of the entire presentation
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 4 Agilist exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion
Knowledge from an actual SAFe practitioner
Prerequisites
Anyone is welcomed to attend regardless of experience but those with at least 5 years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management are usually able to understand the framework more quickly. For those without this experience, we highly recommend the following resources:
Your Instructor: Jonathan Jenkins
Jonathan is a Santeon partner and team member who also works as an executive coach and trainer. As well, Jonathan serves as the Enterprise Architect for various proprietary products.
Jonathan has a Master’s in Information Technology and a Bachelors in Computer Studies from the University of Maryland. Jonathan has several certifications including Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC 4.5), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and is working towards attaining the Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC).
In addition, Jonathan has honorably served with the U.S. Marines obtaining the title of Gunnery Sergeant and is an Iraq War Veteran.
Jonathan has 20+ years as a software engineer who has dedicated his ambitions, and experiences to Clearly Agile. He thrives on providing advanced web-based tools to sustain realistic frameworks for his clients. His methods consist of innovative software approaches that are effective, authentic, and low investment.
Earn: 16PDUs/SEUs
Price: $875
To register for classes on our published schedule with locations available, please click here
Additional courses available. For hosting a training at your site or to send a large group to one of our trainings, please contact Amy Zewe [email protected] or 571-235-3019 for a customized offering.
Work with or for the Government? Ask about our free add-on day for government employees and contractors.
Payment information:
For each course, payment is due in full at registration. Of the fee, $200 of it is refundable if you cancel with at least 48 hours notice. That non-refundable portion can be used towards another class date (of the same course). Second cancellation will forfeit the $200.