SAFe for Teams Program with Certified SAFe® Practitioner
O SAFe® for Teams Certification is a 16-hour training, suitable for members of agile teams who are part of a Agile Release Train (ART) and who want to learn how to work effectively in large-scale environments using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). The course provides the necessary knowledge and skills, highlighting the importance of essential skills and knowledge for effective collaboration and continuous improvement.
This “SAFe® for Teams” training is ideal for anyone who is part of a team that uses the SAFe® framework and who is looking to improve their collaboration, value delivery, and efficiency skills within an Agile Release Train context.
Course Preparation
Preparing for the SAFe for Teams course is essential to ensuring an enriching and effective learning experience. Before starting the training, participants are encouraged to explore the fundamental principles of Agile and the Scaled Agile Framework to better understand the context of the course. Having a prior understanding of how an Agile Release Train (ART) works and its role in delivering value can facilitate content assimilation and encourage active participation during the course. Although the SAFe® for Teams training is designed to be accessible to all professionals, regardless of their experience level, investing some time familiarizing themselves with the framework concepts, agile teams, and ART practices can make all the difference in their overall performance. This way, participants will be better prepared to join high-performance teams and apply SAFe principles in a practical and effective way.
Understanding the Agile Release Train
The Agile Release Train (ART) is one of the pillars of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and represents a structured approach for coordinating multiple agile teams in the continuous delivery of value to customers. Within the Scaled Agile Framework, the ART brings together multidisciplinary teams, each led by a Scrum Master and a Product Owner, who collaborate synchronously to achieve common goals. The ART operates based on agile principles, promoting transparency, alignment, and incremental delivery of solutions. By understanding the role of each team member and the importance of cross-team collaboration, it becomes possible to maximize the ART's impact on the organization. In-depth knowledge of the framework and SAFe principles enables teams to work cohesively, responding quickly to customer needs and adapting to market changes. Thus, the ART becomes a driver of innovation and continuous value delivery within the scaled agile framework.
Benefits of SAFe for Teams
SAFe for Teams training offers a range of tangible benefits for teams, members, and organizations seeking to maximize customer value through the agile release train. Key benefits include improved team collaboration, increased operational efficiency, and the development of essential skills for operating in a large-scale agile environment. By participating in this training, team members gain practical knowledge of how ART works, learn to align with strategic business objectives, and become capable of actively participating in planning events such as PI Planning. SAFe for Teams also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging knowledge sharing and constant adaptation to customer needs. With this approach, organizations can not only increase customer satisfaction but also create high-performance teams prepared to face the challenges of the global market.
1. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) Fundamentals
- SAFe® Overview
- The main components of the Scaled Agile Framework
- The roles and responsibilities of a Team Member at ART
- Team alignment with organizational strategy
2. Planning and Execution of Program Increments (PIs)
- Understanding the PI Planning Process
- Definition of Iterations and Iteration Goals
- Collaborating with other teams at ART
- Facilitating continuous value delivery
3. Running Iterations and Managing Backlogs
- Working with Iteration Backlogs and Team Kanban
- Creation and management of Stories, Features and Tasks
- Job Prioritization Using WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First)
- Iteration Reviews and Demonstration of Product Increments
4. Developing High Performance Teams
- Building trust and collaboration in agile teams
- Facilitating Agile Ceremonies: Daily Stand-up, Iteration Planning, Retrospectives
- Impediment resolution and continuous improvements
- Improved communication and alignment between teams
5. Implementation of Integrated Quality and Agile Technical Practices
- Agile development practices: TDD (Test-Driven Development), BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
- Test Automation and DevOps
- Quality Assurance and Clean Code Practices
6. Key Metrics and Success Indicators for Agile Teams
- Iteration Metrics: Velocity, Capacity, and Load
- CFD (Cumulative Flow Diagram) to visualize the workflow
- Quality metrics: Defect Density, Code Coverage
- Customer satisfaction metrics and continuous feedback
7. Closing and Certification
- SAFe® Practitioner (SP) Certification Exam Preparation
- Summary of key concepts and best practices
- Additional Resources and Support for Ongoing Certification
- Next steps and continuous skills development
Who is it for?
- Developers
- testers
- Product Owners
- Scrum Masters
- Business Analysts
- Agile Team Members
- Program managers
- Agile Transformation Consultants
- DevOps Engineers
- Professionals involved in Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
