SAFe® for Government 11-06-2020

Course Objectives

• Transition government programs from traditional software and systems development models to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindset, principles, and practices using SAFe
• Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines
• Organize government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Program Increments (PIs)
• Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment
• Identify and internalize the mindset and leader behaviors essential to successful Lean-Agile transformation
• Follow success patterns for SAFe implementations adapted to the government context
• Build a preliminary outline of next steps to begin and/or accelerate the SAFe implementation in your program or agency

Typical Audience

This course is designed for government leaders and influencers who can guide the decision to adopt SAFe within their agency or program. Examples include:

• Executives, directors, branch chiefs
• Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support
• Program and project managers
• Program/Project Management Office (PMO)

Course Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, meeting the following prerequisites will make the training more productive.

• A foundational understanding of the Agile Manifesto, SAFe House of Lean, and SAFe Principles is required using pre-work suggestions
• A foundational understanding the full lifecycle of government technology programs is helpful
• Registered attendees will receive a list of readings and videos specific to Agile in government that will be beneficial to review before the course

Course Delivery

The class registration includes:

• Printed attendee workbook
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion
• One Certification exam attempt upon General Availability of the course

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

• SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner certificate
• A SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner, which includes access to the SGP Community of Practice
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Annual Renewal:

• Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
• Renewal fee is $100

PDU/SEU:

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDU’s with the Program Management Institute for PMP, PgMP and PMI-ACP certifications.

Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEU’s under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP though Scrum Alliance.

Course Administration

€ 1.295,00 excl VAT (early bird € 1.195,00)