Mastering SAFe The Complete Framework for Agile Transformation Leaders
You're under pressure. Deadlines are tightening, stakeholders demand faster delivery, and your Agile teams still aren’t scaling with precision. You know SAFe matters, but the complexity threatens to stall your transformation before it gains momentum. Worse, you're not failing because you lack effort. You're stuck because you lack a clear, proven, battle-tested structure to lead SAFe adoption with confidence. Without it, every initiative risks misalignment, resistance, and wasted investment. Mastering SAFe The Complete Framework for Agile Transformation Leaders is not another theory-heavy framework review. It’s the actionable blueprint designed to take you from uncertain pilot to enterprise-wide success in record time - with a board-ready scaling strategy in hand within 30 days. One recent learner, Maria Chen, Principal Agile Coach at a Fortune 500 insurer, used this exact process to secure executive buy-in for a $2.3M transformation program. Her proposal, built during the course, was approved in one meeting. She credits the structured approach: “This course gave me the clarity and credibility to speak the language of business and agility at the same time.” You don’t need more concepts. You need a proven path. A repeatable method. A toolkit that turns ambiguity into alignment and isolates execution risk before it derails progress. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details This is a self-paced, on-demand learning experience designed for busy transformation leaders. No fixed start dates, no weekly waiting. You begin the moment you enroll, accessing all materials globally, 24/7, from any device. The average learner completes the program in 6–8 weeks, dedicating 4–5 hours per week. Many apply the first framework during Week 2 and present a preliminary transformation roadmap by Week 3. Real results emerge fast, not after months of study. Lifetime Access, Zero Expiry
You receive permanent access to all course content. Updates are delivered continuously at no extra cost, ensuring your knowledge evolves with SAFe standards and industry best practices. This is not a time-limited subscription. It’s a career-long resource. Fully Mobile-Friendly & Globally Accessible
Study from anywhere. Whether you’re preparing for a leadership meeting on your tablet or refining a PI planning workflow on your phone during transit, the platform adapts seamlessly. No installations, no downloads - pure browser-based efficiency. Instructor Access & Expert Guidance
Receive direct feedback through structured progress checkpoints. You are supported by certified SAFe Program Consultants with over a decade of transformation delivery across finance, healthcare, government, and tech. Submit your frameworks, roadmaps, and risk assessments for expert review. Certificate of Completion Issued by The Art of Service
Upon finishing, you earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised credential in enterprise agility. Over 120,000 professionals in 94 countries trust our certifications for career advancement, promotion, and consulting credibility. No Hidden Fees. Transparent Pricing.
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30-Day Satisfied or Refunded Guarantee
If you complete the first two modules and don’t feel significantly more confident in leading SAFe transformations, simply request a full refund. No forms, no hassle, no risk. This is our promise to you: you either gain clarity or walk away with your investment returned. “Will This Work For Me?” – Risk-Reversal Assurance
Yes. Even if you’re new to SAFe, leading hybrid teams, or navigating resistance from middle management. Even if you’ve attended other training that left you with slides but no strategy. This course works because it’s not about memorisation. It’s about application. You’ll build a living transformation plan step-by-step, validated through real-world checklists, stakeholder alignment models, and risk-assessment matrices used by enterprise coaches. One learner from the automotive sector implemented the stakeholder influence map with a legacy engineering division - achieving 80% buy-in within three weeks. After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details and login information will be sent separately once your course materials are prepared - so you can begin immediately upon receipt.
Module 1: Foundations of Agile at Scale - Understanding the evolution from Agile teams to enterprise agility
- The limitations of standalone Scrum in large organisations
- Why SAFe emerged as the dominant scaling framework
- Core values of SAFe: Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, Program Execution, and Relentless Improvement
- Distinguishing SAFe from other scaling models (LeSS, Nexus, DaD)
- Defining true business agility beyond velocity metrics
- The role of leadership in Agile transformations
- Common failure patterns in Agile at scale and how to avoid them
- Establishing a baseline assessment for organisational readiness
- Creating an initial transformation mandate statement
Module 2: The SAFe Big Picture and Configuration Options - Mapping the full SAFe Big Picture with role, event, and artefact clarity
- Understanding the four configurations: Essential, Large Solution, Portfolio, and Full Framework
- Selecting the right configuration for your organisational size and complexity
- Role definitions across all levels: Team, Program, Large Solution, Portfolio
- Event cadence design: synchronisation without overburdening teams
- Artefact tracking: from Vision to Value Stream Maps
- Integrating Lean-Agile principles into daily operations
- Using the SAFe House of Lean as a cultural foundation
- Aligning system thinking with delivery execution
- Mapping value streams before launching Agile Release Trains
Module 3: Leading the Lean-Agile Mindset Shift - Creating urgency for change using real business performance data
- Overcoming emotional resistance through empathy mapping
- Executing a mindset assessment across leadership and delivery teams
- Reframing Agile as a business capability, not just IT methodology
- Designing internal communication plans for broad buy-in
- Running executive workshops to align leadership vision
- Using storytelling to illustrate transformation benefits
- Conducting town halls with Q&A frameworks for transparency
- Fostering psychological safety in newly formed Agile teams
- Introducing continuous feedback loops for culture measurement
Module 4: Building and Launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) - Determining the optimal ART size and composition
- Grouping teams by value stream, not reporting structure
- Applying WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) to prioritise train formation
- Identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies early
- Conducting a Value Stream Workshop to define ART boundaries
- Appointing key ART roles: RTE, Product Management, System Architect
- Onboarding team members with structured orientation materials
- Creating a launch readiness checklist with measurable criteria
- Running a Pre-PI Planning readiness event
- Establishing initial metrics for ART health monitoring
Module 5: Mastering PI Planning for Alignment and Predictability - Structuring a successful two-day PI Planning event
- Preparing inputs: Vision, Program Backlog, team velocity data
- Facilitating Team Breakouts for goal setting and commitment
- Using confidence voting to surface risks early
- Integrating dependency management boards into planning
- Driving solution-level synchronisation in multi-ART environments
- Tracking planning progress with real-time dashboards
- Documenting risks, impediments, and mitigation actions
- Crafting clear, outcome-focused PI Objectives
- Finalising business owner review and commitment
Module 6: Coaching Roles and Responsibilities in SAFe - Defining the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) role in depth
- Contrasting SPCs with RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches
- Developing a coaching roadmap for multi-level support
- Delivering effective feedback using situational leadership
- Running Agile team health checks with standardised tools
- Addressing anti-patterns in backlog refinement and sprint planning
- Coaching Product Owners on customer-centric backlog management
- Supporting Release Train Engineers in facilitation excellence
- Creating a Centre of Excellence for ongoing Agile capability
- Designing peer coaching circles for continuous improvement
Module 7: Driving Execution with Built-in Quality - Implementing the SAFe definition of Built-in Quality
- Introducing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Enforcing automated testing at unit, integration, and system levels
- Applying design patterns for testability and scalability
- Incorporating non-functional requirements into user stories
- Setting quality gates across PI milestones
- Using architecture runway to prevent technical debt accumulation
- Conducting system demos with stakeholder feedback integration
- Tracking escaped defects and root cause analysis
- Embedding quality champions within Agile teams
Module 8: Measuring Performance and Value Delivery - Differentiating vanity metrics from actionable insights
- Selecting KPIs for each SAFe level: team, program, portfolio
- Calculating ROI on Agile transformation initiatives
- Tracking lead time, cycle time, and throughput trends
- Using the SAFe Economic Framework for funding decisions
- Implementing objective measures of customer satisfaction
- Reporting on employee engagement during transformation
- Creating executive dashboards with drill-down capabilities
- Setting baseline metrics before and after ART launch
- Conducting quarterly business reviews with quantitative results
Module 9: Applying Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) - Establishing Portfolio Vision and Lean budgeting approaches
- Creating Strategic Themes to guide investment decisions
- Using the Portfolio Kanban system to visualise epics
- Defining epic approval workflows with governance gates
- Estimating epic cost, duration, and risk using models
- Linking epics to strategic objectives and OKRs
- Managing capacity allocation across value streams
- Reviewing portfolio performance with Lean-Agile governance
- Optimising investment mix: innovation, maintenance, compliance
- Running Lean Portfolio Management sync meetings
Module 10: Integrating DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipelines - Mapping the Continuous Delivery Pipeline stages
- Aligning DevOps practices with SAFe cadences
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) through monitoring
- Implementing feature toggles for safe deployments
- Ensuring compliance and audit readiness in automated flows
- Scaling DevOps across multiple ARTs and solutions
- Measuring deployment frequency and change fail rate
- Introducing chaos engineering for resilience validation
- Creating a DevOps transformation backlog with prioritisation
Module 11: Leading Change with the Implementation Roadmap - Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Understanding the evolution from Agile teams to enterprise agility
- The limitations of standalone Scrum in large organisations
- Why SAFe emerged as the dominant scaling framework
- Core values of SAFe: Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, Program Execution, and Relentless Improvement
- Distinguishing SAFe from other scaling models (LeSS, Nexus, DaD)
- Defining true business agility beyond velocity metrics
- The role of leadership in Agile transformations
- Common failure patterns in Agile at scale and how to avoid them
- Establishing a baseline assessment for organisational readiness
- Creating an initial transformation mandate statement
Module 2: The SAFe Big Picture and Configuration Options - Mapping the full SAFe Big Picture with role, event, and artefact clarity
- Understanding the four configurations: Essential, Large Solution, Portfolio, and Full Framework
- Selecting the right configuration for your organisational size and complexity
- Role definitions across all levels: Team, Program, Large Solution, Portfolio
- Event cadence design: synchronisation without overburdening teams
- Artefact tracking: from Vision to Value Stream Maps
- Integrating Lean-Agile principles into daily operations
- Using the SAFe House of Lean as a cultural foundation
- Aligning system thinking with delivery execution
- Mapping value streams before launching Agile Release Trains
Module 3: Leading the Lean-Agile Mindset Shift - Creating urgency for change using real business performance data
- Overcoming emotional resistance through empathy mapping
- Executing a mindset assessment across leadership and delivery teams
- Reframing Agile as a business capability, not just IT methodology
- Designing internal communication plans for broad buy-in
- Running executive workshops to align leadership vision
- Using storytelling to illustrate transformation benefits
- Conducting town halls with Q&A frameworks for transparency
- Fostering psychological safety in newly formed Agile teams
- Introducing continuous feedback loops for culture measurement
Module 4: Building and Launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) - Determining the optimal ART size and composition
- Grouping teams by value stream, not reporting structure
- Applying WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) to prioritise train formation
- Identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies early
- Conducting a Value Stream Workshop to define ART boundaries
- Appointing key ART roles: RTE, Product Management, System Architect
- Onboarding team members with structured orientation materials
- Creating a launch readiness checklist with measurable criteria
- Running a Pre-PI Planning readiness event
- Establishing initial metrics for ART health monitoring
Module 5: Mastering PI Planning for Alignment and Predictability - Structuring a successful two-day PI Planning event
- Preparing inputs: Vision, Program Backlog, team velocity data
- Facilitating Team Breakouts for goal setting and commitment
- Using confidence voting to surface risks early
- Integrating dependency management boards into planning
- Driving solution-level synchronisation in multi-ART environments
- Tracking planning progress with real-time dashboards
- Documenting risks, impediments, and mitigation actions
- Crafting clear, outcome-focused PI Objectives
- Finalising business owner review and commitment
Module 6: Coaching Roles and Responsibilities in SAFe - Defining the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) role in depth
- Contrasting SPCs with RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches
- Developing a coaching roadmap for multi-level support
- Delivering effective feedback using situational leadership
- Running Agile team health checks with standardised tools
- Addressing anti-patterns in backlog refinement and sprint planning
- Coaching Product Owners on customer-centric backlog management
- Supporting Release Train Engineers in facilitation excellence
- Creating a Centre of Excellence for ongoing Agile capability
- Designing peer coaching circles for continuous improvement
Module 7: Driving Execution with Built-in Quality - Implementing the SAFe definition of Built-in Quality
- Introducing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Enforcing automated testing at unit, integration, and system levels
- Applying design patterns for testability and scalability
- Incorporating non-functional requirements into user stories
- Setting quality gates across PI milestones
- Using architecture runway to prevent technical debt accumulation
- Conducting system demos with stakeholder feedback integration
- Tracking escaped defects and root cause analysis
- Embedding quality champions within Agile teams
Module 8: Measuring Performance and Value Delivery - Differentiating vanity metrics from actionable insights
- Selecting KPIs for each SAFe level: team, program, portfolio
- Calculating ROI on Agile transformation initiatives
- Tracking lead time, cycle time, and throughput trends
- Using the SAFe Economic Framework for funding decisions
- Implementing objective measures of customer satisfaction
- Reporting on employee engagement during transformation
- Creating executive dashboards with drill-down capabilities
- Setting baseline metrics before and after ART launch
- Conducting quarterly business reviews with quantitative results
Module 9: Applying Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) - Establishing Portfolio Vision and Lean budgeting approaches
- Creating Strategic Themes to guide investment decisions
- Using the Portfolio Kanban system to visualise epics
- Defining epic approval workflows with governance gates
- Estimating epic cost, duration, and risk using models
- Linking epics to strategic objectives and OKRs
- Managing capacity allocation across value streams
- Reviewing portfolio performance with Lean-Agile governance
- Optimising investment mix: innovation, maintenance, compliance
- Running Lean Portfolio Management sync meetings
Module 10: Integrating DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipelines - Mapping the Continuous Delivery Pipeline stages
- Aligning DevOps practices with SAFe cadences
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) through monitoring
- Implementing feature toggles for safe deployments
- Ensuring compliance and audit readiness in automated flows
- Scaling DevOps across multiple ARTs and solutions
- Measuring deployment frequency and change fail rate
- Introducing chaos engineering for resilience validation
- Creating a DevOps transformation backlog with prioritisation
Module 11: Leading Change with the Implementation Roadmap - Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Creating urgency for change using real business performance data
- Overcoming emotional resistance through empathy mapping
- Executing a mindset assessment across leadership and delivery teams
- Reframing Agile as a business capability, not just IT methodology
- Designing internal communication plans for broad buy-in
- Running executive workshops to align leadership vision
- Using storytelling to illustrate transformation benefits
- Conducting town halls with Q&A frameworks for transparency
- Fostering psychological safety in newly formed Agile teams
- Introducing continuous feedback loops for culture measurement
Module 4: Building and Launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) - Determining the optimal ART size and composition
- Grouping teams by value stream, not reporting structure
- Applying WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) to prioritise train formation
- Identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies early
- Conducting a Value Stream Workshop to define ART boundaries
- Appointing key ART roles: RTE, Product Management, System Architect
- Onboarding team members with structured orientation materials
- Creating a launch readiness checklist with measurable criteria
- Running a Pre-PI Planning readiness event
- Establishing initial metrics for ART health monitoring
Module 5: Mastering PI Planning for Alignment and Predictability - Structuring a successful two-day PI Planning event
- Preparing inputs: Vision, Program Backlog, team velocity data
- Facilitating Team Breakouts for goal setting and commitment
- Using confidence voting to surface risks early
- Integrating dependency management boards into planning
- Driving solution-level synchronisation in multi-ART environments
- Tracking planning progress with real-time dashboards
- Documenting risks, impediments, and mitigation actions
- Crafting clear, outcome-focused PI Objectives
- Finalising business owner review and commitment
Module 6: Coaching Roles and Responsibilities in SAFe - Defining the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) role in depth
- Contrasting SPCs with RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches
- Developing a coaching roadmap for multi-level support
- Delivering effective feedback using situational leadership
- Running Agile team health checks with standardised tools
- Addressing anti-patterns in backlog refinement and sprint planning
- Coaching Product Owners on customer-centric backlog management
- Supporting Release Train Engineers in facilitation excellence
- Creating a Centre of Excellence for ongoing Agile capability
- Designing peer coaching circles for continuous improvement
Module 7: Driving Execution with Built-in Quality - Implementing the SAFe definition of Built-in Quality
- Introducing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Enforcing automated testing at unit, integration, and system levels
- Applying design patterns for testability and scalability
- Incorporating non-functional requirements into user stories
- Setting quality gates across PI milestones
- Using architecture runway to prevent technical debt accumulation
- Conducting system demos with stakeholder feedback integration
- Tracking escaped defects and root cause analysis
- Embedding quality champions within Agile teams
Module 8: Measuring Performance and Value Delivery - Differentiating vanity metrics from actionable insights
- Selecting KPIs for each SAFe level: team, program, portfolio
- Calculating ROI on Agile transformation initiatives
- Tracking lead time, cycle time, and throughput trends
- Using the SAFe Economic Framework for funding decisions
- Implementing objective measures of customer satisfaction
- Reporting on employee engagement during transformation
- Creating executive dashboards with drill-down capabilities
- Setting baseline metrics before and after ART launch
- Conducting quarterly business reviews with quantitative results
Module 9: Applying Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) - Establishing Portfolio Vision and Lean budgeting approaches
- Creating Strategic Themes to guide investment decisions
- Using the Portfolio Kanban system to visualise epics
- Defining epic approval workflows with governance gates
- Estimating epic cost, duration, and risk using models
- Linking epics to strategic objectives and OKRs
- Managing capacity allocation across value streams
- Reviewing portfolio performance with Lean-Agile governance
- Optimising investment mix: innovation, maintenance, compliance
- Running Lean Portfolio Management sync meetings
Module 10: Integrating DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipelines - Mapping the Continuous Delivery Pipeline stages
- Aligning DevOps practices with SAFe cadences
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) through monitoring
- Implementing feature toggles for safe deployments
- Ensuring compliance and audit readiness in automated flows
- Scaling DevOps across multiple ARTs and solutions
- Measuring deployment frequency and change fail rate
- Introducing chaos engineering for resilience validation
- Creating a DevOps transformation backlog with prioritisation
Module 11: Leading Change with the Implementation Roadmap - Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Structuring a successful two-day PI Planning event
- Preparing inputs: Vision, Program Backlog, team velocity data
- Facilitating Team Breakouts for goal setting and commitment
- Using confidence voting to surface risks early
- Integrating dependency management boards into planning
- Driving solution-level synchronisation in multi-ART environments
- Tracking planning progress with real-time dashboards
- Documenting risks, impediments, and mitigation actions
- Crafting clear, outcome-focused PI Objectives
- Finalising business owner review and commitment
Module 6: Coaching Roles and Responsibilities in SAFe - Defining the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) role in depth
- Contrasting SPCs with RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches
- Developing a coaching roadmap for multi-level support
- Delivering effective feedback using situational leadership
- Running Agile team health checks with standardised tools
- Addressing anti-patterns in backlog refinement and sprint planning
- Coaching Product Owners on customer-centric backlog management
- Supporting Release Train Engineers in facilitation excellence
- Creating a Centre of Excellence for ongoing Agile capability
- Designing peer coaching circles for continuous improvement
Module 7: Driving Execution with Built-in Quality - Implementing the SAFe definition of Built-in Quality
- Introducing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Enforcing automated testing at unit, integration, and system levels
- Applying design patterns for testability and scalability
- Incorporating non-functional requirements into user stories
- Setting quality gates across PI milestones
- Using architecture runway to prevent technical debt accumulation
- Conducting system demos with stakeholder feedback integration
- Tracking escaped defects and root cause analysis
- Embedding quality champions within Agile teams
Module 8: Measuring Performance and Value Delivery - Differentiating vanity metrics from actionable insights
- Selecting KPIs for each SAFe level: team, program, portfolio
- Calculating ROI on Agile transformation initiatives
- Tracking lead time, cycle time, and throughput trends
- Using the SAFe Economic Framework for funding decisions
- Implementing objective measures of customer satisfaction
- Reporting on employee engagement during transformation
- Creating executive dashboards with drill-down capabilities
- Setting baseline metrics before and after ART launch
- Conducting quarterly business reviews with quantitative results
Module 9: Applying Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) - Establishing Portfolio Vision and Lean budgeting approaches
- Creating Strategic Themes to guide investment decisions
- Using the Portfolio Kanban system to visualise epics
- Defining epic approval workflows with governance gates
- Estimating epic cost, duration, and risk using models
- Linking epics to strategic objectives and OKRs
- Managing capacity allocation across value streams
- Reviewing portfolio performance with Lean-Agile governance
- Optimising investment mix: innovation, maintenance, compliance
- Running Lean Portfolio Management sync meetings
Module 10: Integrating DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipelines - Mapping the Continuous Delivery Pipeline stages
- Aligning DevOps practices with SAFe cadences
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) through monitoring
- Implementing feature toggles for safe deployments
- Ensuring compliance and audit readiness in automated flows
- Scaling DevOps across multiple ARTs and solutions
- Measuring deployment frequency and change fail rate
- Introducing chaos engineering for resilience validation
- Creating a DevOps transformation backlog with prioritisation
Module 11: Leading Change with the Implementation Roadmap - Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Implementing the SAFe definition of Built-in Quality
- Introducing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Enforcing automated testing at unit, integration, and system levels
- Applying design patterns for testability and scalability
- Incorporating non-functional requirements into user stories
- Setting quality gates across PI milestones
- Using architecture runway to prevent technical debt accumulation
- Conducting system demos with stakeholder feedback integration
- Tracking escaped defects and root cause analysis
- Embedding quality champions within Agile teams
Module 8: Measuring Performance and Value Delivery - Differentiating vanity metrics from actionable insights
- Selecting KPIs for each SAFe level: team, program, portfolio
- Calculating ROI on Agile transformation initiatives
- Tracking lead time, cycle time, and throughput trends
- Using the SAFe Economic Framework for funding decisions
- Implementing objective measures of customer satisfaction
- Reporting on employee engagement during transformation
- Creating executive dashboards with drill-down capabilities
- Setting baseline metrics before and after ART launch
- Conducting quarterly business reviews with quantitative results
Module 9: Applying Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) - Establishing Portfolio Vision and Lean budgeting approaches
- Creating Strategic Themes to guide investment decisions
- Using the Portfolio Kanban system to visualise epics
- Defining epic approval workflows with governance gates
- Estimating epic cost, duration, and risk using models
- Linking epics to strategic objectives and OKRs
- Managing capacity allocation across value streams
- Reviewing portfolio performance with Lean-Agile governance
- Optimising investment mix: innovation, maintenance, compliance
- Running Lean Portfolio Management sync meetings
Module 10: Integrating DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipelines - Mapping the Continuous Delivery Pipeline stages
- Aligning DevOps practices with SAFe cadences
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) through monitoring
- Implementing feature toggles for safe deployments
- Ensuring compliance and audit readiness in automated flows
- Scaling DevOps across multiple ARTs and solutions
- Measuring deployment frequency and change fail rate
- Introducing chaos engineering for resilience validation
- Creating a DevOps transformation backlog with prioritisation
Module 11: Leading Change with the Implementation Roadmap - Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Establishing Portfolio Vision and Lean budgeting approaches
- Creating Strategic Themes to guide investment decisions
- Using the Portfolio Kanban system to visualise epics
- Defining epic approval workflows with governance gates
- Estimating epic cost, duration, and risk using models
- Linking epics to strategic objectives and OKRs
- Managing capacity allocation across value streams
- Reviewing portfolio performance with Lean-Agile governance
- Optimising investment mix: innovation, maintenance, compliance
- Running Lean Portfolio Management sync meetings
Module 10: Integrating DevOps and Continuous Delivery Pipelines - Mapping the Continuous Delivery Pipeline stages
- Aligning DevOps practices with SAFe cadences
- Automating build, test, and deployment processes
- Reducing mean time to recovery (MTTR) through monitoring
- Implementing feature toggles for safe deployments
- Ensuring compliance and audit readiness in automated flows
- Scaling DevOps across multiple ARTs and solutions
- Measuring deployment frequency and change fail rate
- Introducing chaos engineering for resilience validation
- Creating a DevOps transformation backlog with prioritisation
Module 11: Leading Change with the Implementation Roadmap - Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Following the 12-step SAFe Implementation Roadmap precisely
- Securing executive sponsorship with business case templates
- Training Lean-Agile change agents across departments
- Identifying Value Streams and ARTs in complex organisations
- Launching the first ART with full support structure
- Coaching executives to act as Lean-Agile leaders
- Extending to the portfolio level with Lean investment funding
- Scaling DevOps across the enterprise
- Locking in new competencies with operational stability
- Integrating feedback from employees and customers
Module 12: Advanced Strategies for Sustained Transformation - Handling mergers, acquisitions, and organisational restructuring
- Managing remote and distributed ARTs effectively
- Scaling SAFe in regulated industries with compliance constraints
- Running PI Planning in hybrid (in-person and virtual) formats
- Adapting SAFe for non-IT domains: marketing, HR, operations
- Integrating design thinking and customer discovery into PI cycles
- Using innovation sprints and hackathons to drive differentiation
- Developing a long-term transformation KPI roadmap
- Building resilience through scenario planning and stress testing
- Creating a self-sustaining Agile culture beyond consultants
Module 13: Stakeholder Influence and Executive Communication - Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Mapping stakeholder power and interest levels
- Creating tailored communication strategies for each group
- Drafting executive summaries using business outcome language
- Translating Agile progress into financial and operational terms
- Running board-level reviews with concise, data-driven reports
- Preparing Q&A briefings for leadership challenges
- Using visual storytelling to demonstrate transformation impact
- Managing expectations during inevitable setbacks
- Negotiating budget extensions with evidence-based justification
- Positioning yourself as a strategic advisor, not just a facilitator
Module 14: Real-World Project: Build Your Board-Ready Transformation Plan - Defining your organisational context and pain points
- Conducting a stakeholder alignment workshop
- Selecting the appropriate SAFe configuration
- Designing your first Agile Release Train structure
- Mapping your primary value stream with cross-functional teams
- Drafting a 12-month implementation roadmap
- Building a business case with projected ROI and risk mitigation
- Creating a communication plan for change adoption
- Developing a success measurement framework with KPIs
- Finalising your board presentation with speaker notes
Module 15: Certification Preparation and Career Advancement - Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support
- Understanding the SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) exam structure
- Mastering key concepts tested: LPM, ARTs, PI Planning, RTE role
- Practicing with scenario-based questions and case studies
- Reviewing common exam traps and misleading answer choices
- Building a personal study plan with spaced repetition
- Accessing The Art of Service exam preparation toolkit
- Submitting your certification application with guidance
- Updating your LinkedIn profile with credential recognition
- Leveraging your certificate for promotion or consulting work
- Joining a global alumni network for ongoing support