Implementing a Lean-Agile SAFe® transformation in the enterprise with SAFe® 6 Program Consultant Certification. Based on version 6.0 of SAFe®.

Course Description

During this four-day course, attendees will learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), as well as the five core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Attendees will also gain insights and practice how to coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps culture, and a Lean Portfolio. The first two days of the course—Leading SAFe®—will provide them with the basis to teach SAFe to leaders. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise.

Becoming a Certified SAFe® 6 Program Consultant (SPC), and becoming a change agent, will enable attendees to coach and guide the enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace and empower them to implement a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® 6 Program Consultant (SPC), you should be able to:

Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation
Implement the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®)
Build a Lean Portfolio
Align the organization to a common language and way of working
Perform Value Stream identification
Launch and coach Agile Release Trains
Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains with a Solution Train
Build and execute an implementation rollout strategy
Configure the Framework for a specific enterprise context
Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe®
Continue your learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe® roles in the enterprise

Attending the class prepares you to take the SAFe® 6 Program Consultant (SPC) exam. Those who attain their SPC certification will receive:

Access to license the course materials needed to train aspiring SAFe® Agilists, SAFe® Practitioners, and SAFe® PM/POs
Access to no-cost license materials, videos, and artifacts that support launching Agile Release Trains
Inclusion in the SPC directory listing (optional)
Access to the private SPC LinkedIn Group

Topics Covered

Leading SAFe® - Days 1

"Thriving in the Digital Age with Business Agility
Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values, and Principles"

Implementing SAFe® - Days 2

"Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery(cont.)
Exploring Lean Portfolio Management
Leading the Change
Practicing SAFe"

Implementing SAFe® - Days 3

"Reaching the SAFe Tipping Point
Designing the Implementation
Launching an Agile Release Train
Coaching ART Execution"

Implementing SAFe® - Days 4

"Enhancing the Portfolio
Accelerating Business Agility
Becoming a Certified SAFe Practice Consultant"

What You Get

The class registration includes:

Attendee workbook
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 6 Program Consultant (SPC) exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion

Audience and Certification Details

The course is intended for those who will be materially and directly involved in a SAFe® adoption. This includes enterprise leaders, practitioners, change agents, and consultants responsible for implementing Agile programs and portfolios as part of an enterprise Lean-Agile change initiative. Attendees typically include:

Professional Services Consultants
Internal Change Agents, Lean-Agile Center for Excellence (LACE) participants, Agile Working Group
Business and Technology Executives, Leaders, Managers, and Directors
Portfolio Managers and Fiduciaries, Project/Program Management Office (PMO) personnel
Development, QA, and IT Managers
Program and Project Managers
Product and Product Line Managers
Process Leads and Lifecycle Governance personnel
Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

Prerequisites

All stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 6 Program Consultant certification exam and practice as a SAFe® 6 Program Consultant (SPC):

5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product or project management
3+ years of experience in Agile
One or more relevant Agile certifications

Duration

4 Days

Exam Details

Exam name – SAFe 6 Program Consultant Exam.
Exam format – Multiple choice.
Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed.
Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Implementing SAFe course.
Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.
Number of questions – 60.
Passing score – 45 out of 60 (75% pass rate).
Language – English.
Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $250.
Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.

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