Leading SAFe—SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification
- Apply lean-agile techniques to the development of software and other complex systems
- Learn to properly construct a cross-functional agile team and organize teams into Agile Release Trains
- Understand the four configurations of SAFe and how they apply to different types of organizations
- Explore how to apply SAFe at all levels of an organization including development teams, program management, and enterprise leadership
- Simulate a Program Increment (PI) Planning Event
- Learn how an enterprise can use lean-agile techniques to better align strategy to portfolio execution and structure the flow of value through one or more value streams
As an organizational leader or change agent have you recognized a need to improve the way your organization designs and develops software and systems? Are you struggling to find the right framework that can be applied to all parts of the organization? If so, this course will introduce you to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and provide you with the tools to lead an enterprise agile transformation using the lean and product flow principles of SAFe.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
- Experience in Scrum Process
- SAFe Agilist certificate
- A SAFe 4 Agilist digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agilist, which includes access to the SA Community of Practice
- A SAFe Agilist certification usage guide with SA certification marks
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Brian Hicks is a software engineer, development manager, and technical architect with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing and developing software using core Java, web services, and related technologies in both the commercial and public sectors. He is also a Certified ScrumMaster® and has experience implementing agile processes, leading agile teams and implementing DevOps solutions. At Coveros he is responsible for supporting software development consulting and training engagements, focusing on delivery of training courses across the United States.