Mastering the Scaled Agile Framework: A Step-by-Step Self-Assessment and Implementation Guide
This comprehensive course is designed to help you master the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and implement it in your organization. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This course is:- Interactive and engaging, with hands-on projects and gamification
- Comprehensive, covering all aspects of SAFe
- Personalized, with bite-sized lessons and progress tracking
- Up-to-date, with the latest developments in SAFe
- Practical, with real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality, with expert instructors and high-quality content
- Certified, with a certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible, with lifetime access and mobile-accessible content
- Community-driven, with discussion forums and community support
- Actionable, with insights and knowledge that can be applied immediately
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to SAFe
Topic 1.1: Overview of SAFe
- What is SAFe?
- History and evolution of SAFe
- Key principles and values of SAFe
Topic 1.2: Benefits of SAFe
- Improved collaboration and communication
- Increased productivity and efficiency
- Enhanced customer satisfaction
Chapter 2: SAFe Framework
Topic 2.1: SAFe Core Values
- Alignment
- Built-in quality
- Transparency
- Program execution
Topic 2.2: SAFe Principles
- Take an economic view
- Apply systems thinking
- Assume variability; preserve options
- Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
- Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems
- Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths
- Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning
- Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
Chapter 3: SAFe Roles and Responsibilities
Topic 3.1: SAFe Roles
- Product Owner
- Scrum Master
- Release Train Engineer
- Product Manager
- System Architect
Topic 3.2: SAFe Responsibilities
- Product Owner responsibilities
- Scrum Master responsibilities
- Release Train Engineer responsibilities
- Product Manager responsibilities
- System Architect responsibilities
Chapter 4: SAFe Ceremonies and Events
Topic 4.1: SAFe Ceremonies
- Daily Stand-up
- Sprint Planning
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
Topic 4.2: SAFe Events
- Program Increment (PI) Planning
- PI Objectives
- PI Review
- PI Retrospective
Chapter 5: SAFe Artifacts and Tools
Topic 5.1: SAFe Artifacts
- Product Vision
- Product Roadmap
- Release Plan
- Sprint Backlog
Topic 5.2: SAFe Tools
- Jira
- Trello
- Asana
- Microsoft Teams
Chapter 6: Implementing SAFe
Topic 6.1: Preparing for SAFe Implementation
- Assessing organizational readiness
- Defining the SAFe implementation plan
- Establishing the SAFe core team
Topic 6.2: Implementing SAFe
- Conducting SAFe training
- Coaching SAFe teams
- Implementing SAFe ceremonies and events
Chapter 7: Sustaining SAFe
Topic 7.1: Sustaining SAFe Implementation
- Continuously improving SAFe processes
- Monitoring and reporting SAFe metrics
- Maintaining SAFe core team
Topic 7.2: Overcoming SAFe Implementation Challenges
- Addressing resistance to change
- Managing SAFe implementation risks
- Resolving SAFe implementation issues
Chapter 8: SAFe Case Studies and Best Practices
Topic 8.1: SAFe Case Studies
- Real-world examples of SAFe implementation
- Lessons learned from SAFe implementation
Topic 8.2: SAFe Best Practices
- Best practices for SAFe implementation
- Best practices for SAFe sustainment
Chapter 9: SAFe Certification and Career Development
Topic 9.1: SAFe Certification
- SAFe certification options
- SAFe certification requirements
- SAFe certification benefits
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Chapter 1: Introduction to SAFe
Topic 1.1: Overview of SAFe
- What is SAFe?
- History and evolution of SAFe
- Key principles and values of SAFe
Topic 1.2: Benefits of SAFe
- Improved collaboration and communication
- Increased productivity and efficiency
- Enhanced customer satisfaction
Chapter 2: SAFe Framework
Topic 2.1: SAFe Core Values
- Alignment
- Built-in quality
- Transparency
- Program execution
Topic 2.2: SAFe Principles
- Take an economic view
- Apply systems thinking
- Assume variability; preserve options
- Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
- Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems
- Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths
- Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning
- Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers
Chapter 3: SAFe Roles and Responsibilities
Topic 3.1: SAFe Roles
- Product Owner
- Scrum Master
- Release Train Engineer
- Product Manager
- System Architect
Topic 3.2: SAFe Responsibilities
- Product Owner responsibilities
- Scrum Master responsibilities
- Release Train Engineer responsibilities
- Product Manager responsibilities
- System Architect responsibilities
Chapter 4: SAFe Ceremonies and Events
Topic 4.1: SAFe Ceremonies
- Daily Stand-up
- Sprint Planning
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
Topic 4.2: SAFe Events
- Program Increment (PI) Planning
- PI Objectives
- PI Review
- PI Retrospective
Chapter 5: SAFe Artifacts and Tools
Topic 5.1: SAFe Artifacts
- Product Vision
- Product Roadmap
- Release Plan
- Sprint Backlog
Topic 5.2: SAFe Tools
- Jira
- Trello
- Asana
- Microsoft Teams
Chapter 6: Implementing SAFe
Topic 6.1: Preparing for SAFe Implementation
- Assessing organizational readiness
- Defining the SAFe implementation plan
- Establishing the SAFe core team
Topic 6.2: Implementing SAFe
- Conducting SAFe training
- Coaching SAFe teams
- Implementing SAFe ceremonies and events
Chapter 7: Sustaining SAFe
Topic 7.1: Sustaining SAFe Implementation
- Continuously improving SAFe processes
- Monitoring and reporting SAFe metrics
- Maintaining SAFe core team
Topic 7.2: Overcoming SAFe Implementation Challenges
- Addressing resistance to change
- Managing SAFe implementation risks
- Resolving SAFe implementation issues
Chapter 8: SAFe Case Studies and Best Practices
Topic 8.1: SAFe Case Studies
- Real-world examples of SAFe implementation
- Lessons learned from SAFe implementation
Topic 8.2: SAFe Best Practices
- Best practices for SAFe implementation
- Best practices for SAFe sustainment
Chapter 9: SAFe Certification and Career Development
Topic 9.1: SAFe Certification
- SAFe certification options
- SAFe certification requirements
- SAFe certification benefits
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