SAFe - Certified SAFe for Government Practitioner

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

On this Certified SAFe for Government Practitioner course, you’ll learn the process of transitioning government programmes from traditional software and systems development models, to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindset, principles, and practices using SAFe.

In just 2 days, you’ll gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, and learn how specific leadership behaviours can create successful organisational change. You'll also learn how to:

  • Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines
  • Organise government programmes into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Program Increments (PIs)
  • Begin and/or accelerate the SAFe implementation in your business

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner Exam or SAFe® 5 Government Practitioner Exam and achieve your certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal if you are:

  • In a senior role in the government
  • A leader or lead practitioner considering, planning, or advocating the implementation of Lean-Agile and DevOps practices with SAFe in your business
  • Considering a career path in the following:
    • Executives, directors, branch chiefs
    • Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support
    • Programme and project managers
    • Program/Project Management Office (PMO)

Benefits

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

  • Intensive group instruction
  • One-on-one instruction attention
  • Hands-on labs
  • Lab partner and group exercises
  • Question and answer drills
  • Independent study

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Advancing Lean-Agile in Government
  • Module 2: Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
  • Module 3: Understanding SAFe principles
  • Module 4: Creating high performing Agile teams and programs
  • Module 5: Planning with cadence and synchronisation
  • Module 6: Delivering value in programme increments
  • Module 7: Mapping the path to agency and programme agility
  • Module 8: Leading successful change
  • Module 9: Taking action

Exam Track

As part of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner Exam – or – SAFe® 5 Government Practitioner Exam

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Exam code: 
  • Format: Multiple-choice
  • Number of questions: 60
  • Passing score: SGP4 = 33 out of 45 (73%); SGP5 = 32 out of 45 (71%)
  • Languages: English
  • Domains:
    1. Advancing Lean-Agile in Government
    2. Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
    3. Understanding SAFe principles
    4. Creating high performing Agile teams and programs
    5. Planning with cadence and synchronisation
    6. Delivering value in program increments
    7. Mapping the path to agency and program agility
    8. Leading successful change
    9. Taking action

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have a foundational understanding:

  • Agile Manifesto
  • SAFe House of Lean
  • SAFe Principles

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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