SAFe for Government Course
Applying Lean-Agile Practices in the Public Sector with the Scaled Agile Framework®
Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building digital services is especially challenging in the government context. But issues of legacy governance, contracting, and organizational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this two-day course, attendees will 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 of a program inside a government agency.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential foundation for transformation. They will also get practical advice on building high performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programs, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the program, planning, and delivering value using SAFe. Attendees will also learn how specific leadership behaviors can drive successful organizational change, even in government.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for government leaders and lead practitioners who are considering, planning, or advocating implementation of Lean-Agile and DevOps practices with SAFe in their agencies, programs or public sector organizations.
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Executives, directors, branch chiefs- Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support
- Program and project managers
- Program/Project Management Office (PMO)
Learning Goals
To perform the role of a SAFe® for Government leader, attendees should be able to:
~ 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
Topics Covered
~ Advancing Lean-Agile in government
~ Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
~ Understanding SAFe principles
~ Creating high-performing Agile teams and programs
~ Planning with cadence and synchronization
~ Delivering value in program increments
~ Mapping the path to agency and program agility
~ Leading successful change
~ Taking action
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
~ Attendee workbook
~ One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
~ Course certificate of completion
~ One SAFe Government Practitioner (SGP) exam attempt (re-takes at an additional fee)
~ Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam
Pre-requisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, meeting the following prerequisites will make the training more productive:
1. A foundational understanding of the Agile Manifesto, SAFe House of Lean, and SAFe Principles
2. A foundational understanding of the full lifecycle of government technology programs
Pre-work: Registered attendees will receive a list of readings and videos specific to Agile in government to review before the course.
Exam and Certification Renewal Details
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe 4 Government Practitioner (SGP). However, attending the class does not guarantee that you will pass the exam. Self-study after the class is necessary. You will have 30 days from the completion of the class to take the certification exam.
Certification renewals are required one year from the date the certification is earned. Renewal fee: $100 (Paid directly to Scaled Agile, Inc.)
