SAFe® for Teams
Join our SAFe® for Teams classroom training course to learn about the SAFe framework with an in-person trainer in a classroom setting and become a Certified SAFe Practitioner (SP)
Description
For Lean-Agile team members to gain experience as an Agile Team member in a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART). Break down features, write user stories, improve team and train processes, and plan and execute iterations.
Establishing Team Agility for Agile Release Trains
What does it mean to be part of an Agile team on an Agile Release Train (ART) that delivers value to customers? SAFe® for Teams covers the tactical skills to be a high-performing member of an ART. The course also provides the guidance and tools to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams. Get the most out of your learning experience by taking it in context with your team and other teams on your ART.
SAFe for Teams will teach you how to plan and execute work, how to apply Scaled Agile Framework® and Agile principles, and how to continuously improve. Taking SAFe® for Teams gives your team the collective knowledge to collaborate effectively, do the best possible work, and hit the ground running before your next planning event.
What’s Included:
- Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare to take the certification exam, claim your digital badge, and access tools to get started in your SAFe role
- Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
- One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
- Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
- Member discussion forums to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
- Curated content playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
- Access to content, tools, and resources needed to practice SAFe every day
- SAFe® 6.0 Practitioner certification exam
About the Exam
Course Objectives
After taking the course, you will know how to:
- Understand your role on the team and your team’s role on the ART
- Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean-Agile delivery
- Plan and execute iterations and PIs
- Continuously improve the ART
Attendees will learn:
- How to perform your role on the team and understand your team’s role on the ART
- How to apply SAFe principles to scale Lean-Agile delivery
- How to plan and execute iterations and PIs
- How to continuously improve the ART
SAFe® for Teams answers the questions:
- How does an Agile team function inside of an ART?
- How do we as an Agile team plan and execute iterations and the PI?
- How do we work with other teams on the ART to effectively deliver value?
What’s Included:
- Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare to take the certification exam, claim your digital badge, and access tools to get started in your SAFe role
- Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
- One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
- Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
- Member discussion forums to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
- Curated content playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
- Access to content, tools, and resources needed to practice SAFe every day
- SAFe® 6.0 Practitioner certification exam
Certification Exam Details:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of Questions: 45
- Passing Score: 80%
- Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance
- Access: Learning Plan (after course completion)
- Cost: First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion
- Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPC
- Retake Policy:
- First retake - May be taken immediately after the first failed attempt.
- Second retake - May be taken 10 days after the first retake.
- Third retake - May be taken 30 days after the second retake.
- All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.
Exam Topics and References:
|
Domain |
Topics |
References |
|
Introducing SAFe (6-12%) |
Business agility, Lean-Agile mindset, Core Competencies - APD and TTA, SAFe Core Values and Principles |
Lesson 1 |
|
Forming Agile Teams as Trains (15-21%) |
Agile team characteristics, Agile team roles, Scrum and Kanban, ART characteristics, ART roles |
Lesson 2 |
|
Connect to the Customer (9-14%) |
Customer-centric mindset, Product vision and roadmap, Story and Feature components |
Lesson 3 |
|
Plan the Work (21-25%) |
Writing and estimation, Team Backlog, Team Planning, PI Planning |
Lesson 4 |
|
Deliver Value (13-18%) |
Continuous Delivery Pipeline, Sync events, Built-in quality |
Lesson 5 |
|
Get Feedback (6-12%) |
Feedback techniques, Team and System demo |
Lesson 6 |
|
Improve Relentlessly (13-18%) |
Competency, Flow, Outcomes |
Lesson 7 |
Price
Please reach out for a tailored pricing and more information.
Outcomes
Course Objectives
After taking the course, you will know how to:
- Understand your role on the team and your team’s role on the ART
- Apply SAFe principles to scale Lean-Agile delivery
- Plan and execute iterations and PIs
- Continuously improve the ART
Attendees will learn:
- How to perform your role on the team and understand your team’s role on the ART
- How to apply SAFe principles to scale Lean-Agile delivery
- How to plan and execute iterations and PIs
- How to continuously improve the ART
SAFe® for Teams answers the questions:
- How does an Agile team function inside of an ART?
- How do we as an Agile team plan and execute iterations and the PI?
- How do we work with other teams on the ART to effectively deliver value?