Implementing SAFe - IN PERSON

Ready to lead a Lean-Agile transformation? Need a deeper understanding of the Scaled Agile Framework? Looking to teach SAFe courses yourself?

Implementing SAFe® offers attendees the broadest level of insight into each layer of a SAFe implementation. This course is for those who want to be a leader in a Lean-Agile transformation. This course and resulting certification will help you understand the roles of each person in SAFe organization and then plan and guide a SAFe transformation.

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.

Implementing SAFe® answers the questions:

• How do I plan and coach a SAFe transformation?

• How can you demonstrate your expertise in and promote business agility?

• How do you build successful solutions using Agile product management principles and skills?

What’s included: Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare to take the certification exam, claim your digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role. Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms. One-year membership to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance. All the materials that you need to get started as a SAFe Trainer including complete trainer guidance and online enablement. Downloadable toolkits to help you prepare, facilitate and take action from key SAFe activities like Organizing Around Value. Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation. Member discussion forms to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team.

Attendees learn:

• How to coach a SAFe transformation.

• How to launch Agile Release Trains.

• How to identify Value Streams.

• How to build solutions with Agile Product Delivery.

• How to empower a Lean portfolio.

• How to understand each role within a SAFe implementation.

Exam requirements:

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe ® Program Consultant is to attend the Implementing SAFe® course This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

Exam study materials:

The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:

• Course materials – The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.

• Study guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.

• Practice test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.

• Sample Questions – A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.

What you get:

Becoming a Certified SAFe® Program Consultant requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:

• Certified SAFe® Program Consultant PDF certificate

• Certified SAFe® Program Consultant digital badge to promote your accomplishment online

• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SPC Community of Practice

• Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals

• A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey

Sarah Blaesing, SPCT Candidate, is a Senior Agile Coach within TEKsystems Global Services who partners with organizations, executives, teams, and individuals to grow and transform Agile practices so that the organization can quickly adapt to changes, respond rapidly, and innovate. After spending almost two decades working in various Agile roles, Sarah understands the struggles of transformation. She knows how to drive the conversation while being a supportive change agent for the organization, enabling her to lead multiple significant global Agile transformations throughout various sectors. Sarah has a BA from North Central College in Computer Science and has earned numerous certifications from the Scrum Alliance and Scaled Agile, which include the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC). While Sarah has earned these certificates and grown her skills through her various roles and positions, she loves passing her knowledge and wisdom down to the next generation of Agile professionals. Learn more about Sarah on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-blaesing/​

Joe Vallone is an experienced Agile Coach and Trainer and has been involved in the Lean and Agile communities since 2002. Mr. Vallone has helped coach several large-scale Agile transitions at Zynga, Apple, Microsoft, VCE, Nokia, AT&T, and American Airlines. Prior to founding Agile Business Connect, Joe Vallone served as an Agile Coach at Ciber, CTO/CIO of We The People, and the VP of Engineering for Telogical Systems. While at Telogical Systems, he led the Agile transformation of the engineering teams, which developed the intelligence gathering and delivery infrastructure. Joe Vallone is an effective leader and speaker with over 20 years of software development and management experience with certifications as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), and Certified SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT).

Additional Information

By registering for this course, you are acknowledging and agreeing to the below terms:

• TEKsystems strictly prohibits the use of audio or video recording devices during training sessions.• Pricing includes all instructor time, class materials as well as certification exam. Courseware will be provided in hard copy/e-copy format and made available one (1) week prior to the class via the Scaled Agile portal.• TEKsystems Global Services, LLC retains intellectual property rights of all materials developed by TEKsystems Global Services, LLC. TEKsystems does not assign any ownership rights to the SAFe® materials utilized in this course, all materials provided are licensed from Scaled Agile Inc and subject to those terms.• All materials provided to participant constitute the proprietary and confidential information of Scaled Agile and TEKsystems Global Services respectively and may not be used or distributed to any third party without written permission of either party.• Neither party shall be liable for any delay in nonperformance in whole of its obligations under this Agreement or SOW if prevented from doing so by a cause or causes beyond its control, including, without limitation, acts of God or public enemy, fire, floods, storms, earthquakes, riots, strikes, war, and restraints of government. The suspension of performance shall be of no greater scope and no longer duration than is reasonably required and the non-performing party shall use reasonable efforts to remedy its inability to perform.• TEKsystems Global Services, LLC warrants that (i) the Services will be performed consistent with generally accepted industry standards. Except as warranted herein, all courses are provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied.• IN NO EVENT SHALL TEKSYSTEMS GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF ANY KIND OF CLAIM (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE), UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU TO TEKSYSTEMS GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC FOR THIS COURSE.• You agree that TEKsystems Global Services, LLC shall not be held liable for any actions of Eventbrite.

Cancellation Policy

• Students who cancel at any time will be responsible for the Eventbrite cancelation fees. TEKsystems will authorize a refund for full amount less the cancelation fees to be refunded back to the original method of payment (up to 7% of the total ticket price). • TEKsystems enforces fees if enrollment is cancelled within 14 business days of the first day of class. TEKsystems must receive written notification of class cancellation. • Students who do not notify TEKsystems by 4pm EST at least 14 full business days before the class start date incur a charge of 100% of the total cost of the course. • TEKsystems may cancel any Course on behalf of our instructors in the event that performance of Service or any Workshop under this Agreement is prevented, restricted, delayed or interfered with by reason of acts of Force Majeure, floods, lightning, earthquakes, war, revolution, civil commotion, acts of public enemies, blockade, embargo, which are not caused by TEKsystems.

TEKsystems may reschedule courses as necessary.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

TEKsystems Center, 200 S College St #1200, Charlotte, United States