Instructor: Dr. Raed Sbeit https://www.ntxleadacademy.com/bio/
[https://www.ntxleadacademy.com/bio/] Summary Develop a skillset
that’s in demand worldwide—and empower your enterprise to succeed
in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe 4 AGILIST (SA).
During this two-day course, you’ll learn the principles and
practices of the SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK® (SAFe), how to execute and
release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead
a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale. During this two-day
course, attendees will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a
Lean-Agile enterprise by leveraging the SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK®
(SAFe®), and its underlying principles derived from Lean, systems
thinking, Agile development, product development flow, and DevOps.
They will also learn and practice the skills for supporting and
executing PI Planning events and coordinating multiple Agile Release
Trains (ARTs). Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile
mindset, why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die
marketplace, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation.
They’ll also learn how to build and support Agile teams and
programs, empower a Lean Portfolio, build a Continuous Delivery
Pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinate large solutions. They will
develop a skill set that’s in demand worldwide—and empower their
enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they become
a SAFe® 4 AGILIST (SA). Learning Goals To perform the role of a
SAFe® AGILIST, attendees should be able to: Interpret the basic
constructs of SAFe and the steps of the Implementation Roadmap Apply
the values and principles of a Lean-Agile Mindset Apply SAFe’s Lean
and Agile principles to the roles and practices of SAFe Create
high-performing teams by establishing mission and purpose Use
transformational leadership to drive change, develop people, and
encourage innovation Support PI Planning and the events associated
with successful Program execution Drive continuous value delivery
through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline Establish alignment and
execution with Strategic Themes and Lean Portfolio Management
Coordinate multiple Agile Release Trains and suppliers with a Solution
Train Topics Covered Introducing the SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK (SAFe)
Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset Understanding SAFe Principles Creating
high-performing teams and programs Experiencing Program Increment (PI)
Planning Exploring, Executing, and Releasing Value LEADING THE
LEAN-Agile Enterprise Empowering a Lean Portfolio Building Large
Solutions What Attendees Get The class registration includes: Attendee
workbook Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 AGILIST EXAM
One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform Course certificate
of completion Attendees must attend both days of the course in order
to be eligible for the exam. Who Will Benefit The following
individuals will benefit from this course: Executives and Leaders,
Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPs Development, QA, and Infrastructure
Management Program and Project Managers Product and Product Line
Management Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads Enterprise,
System, and Solution Architects Prerequisites All are welcome to
attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following
prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the
SAFe 4 AGILIST (SA) certification exam: 5+ years’ experience in
software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project
management Experience in Scrum Annual Renewal Membership renewals are
one year from the date certification is earned Renewal fee: $100 About
the SAFe 4 AGILIST CERTIFICATION Certification Level: Core Required
Course: LEADING SAFE Job Role Description/Target Audience: A SAFe 4
AGILIST (SA) is a SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK (SAFe) enterprise leadership
professional who is part of a Lean-Agile transformation. Key Areas of
Competency Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in the
enterprise Apply Lean-Agile Mindset and principles Plan and
successfully execute Program Increments Execute and release value
through Agile Release Trains Build an Agile portfolio with Lean-Agile
budgeting Exam Prerequisite Skills or Knowledge These skills and
knowledge are highly recommended to successfully pass the exam: 5+
years experience in software development, testing, business analysis,
product or project management Experience in Scrum Exam Requirements
The first step toward becoming a SAFe certified professional is to
attend the LEADING 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 Details Click here to access exam information for
LEADING SAFE 4.0 Exam name – SAFe 4 AGILIST 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 LEADING SAFE COURSE Exam duration – Once the exam begins,
candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam Number of
questions – 45 Passing score – 34 out of 45 (76% passing score)
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 $50. Retake
policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done
immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait.
Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions. 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 test
– Download questions What You Get Becoming a SAFe 4 Agilist
requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many
servant leaders. Certification includes: SAFe 4 Agilist PDF
certificate SAFe 4 Agilist digital badge to promote your
accomplishment online One-year membership to the SAFe Community
Platform, which includes access to the SA 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 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum
Education Units (SEUs) Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs
toward their continuing education requirements with the Project
Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward
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