SAFe® 6.0: Certifications and roles for successful agile scaling

The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a proven method for scaling agile practices. It enables teams to work together effectively to deliver valuable products. In this post, we take a look at the roles and courses in SAFe 6.0 and how you can contribute to better collaboration in your organization with appropriate certification.

What roles are there in the Scaled Agile Framework® and what do the certification courses look like?

In addition to the Leading SAFe training, also known as SAFe Agilist (SA), which provides a general overview of the framework, SAFe defines clear roles and responsibilities to facilitate collaboration. These roles include Certified Scrum Master (SSM), Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Certified Scrum Master (SSM)

The Certified Scrum Master (SSM) is an expert in Scrum and agile project management. This role is responsible for promoting Scrum principles and practices throughout the organization. The SSM supports teams to work effectively and remove impediments.

Unlike traditional Scrum Master training, which focuses on the fundamentals of Scrum at the team level, the SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of the entire organization and prepares participants* to successfully plan and execute Program Increment (PI), the primary foundation for alignment at all levels of a SAFe organization. This includes learning the key components of Agile at Scale Development, how to support Scrum across the organization, and how to execute iteration planning.

The next Scrum Master certification course will take place on May 30 & 31 in English or on June 6 & 7 in German. In the course you will learn:

• How to facilitate Scrum events.
• How to support the Scrum team in preparing and carrying out PI planning
• How to support PI execution.
• How to coach teams to continually improve.
• How to implement DevOps for continuous flow and delivery.

Included in the course are:

• Course documents
• Distance learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
• Access to SAFe® Collaborate, a visual online workspace
• One-year membership in the SAFe® Community Platform
• Access to content, tools and resources you need for the daily practice of SAFe
• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification Exam

Would you also like to become a Scrum Master? Then register now for the certification course in German or English.

Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)

The SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is responsible for prioritizing and approving stories and features at different levels of the Agile Release Train (ART), depending on the role. In the SAFe POPM course, learn how to take a customer-centric approach to product development using the Scaled Agile Framework® to create more value faster. Topics covered in this course include the day-to-day role of POs and PMs, collaboration with development teams and business stakeholders, writing epics, features and stories, and the role of the PO within a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART).

The next POPM certification course will take place on May 16 & 17 in German or on June 13 & 14 in English. In the course you will learn:

• How to perform the role of PO and PM on a daily basis.
• How to put clients at the center of the design, build and test process.
• How to prepare for and lead PI planning.
• How to break down epics into features and features into stories.
• How to work with agile teams to prioritize work.

Included in the course are:

• Course documents
• Distance learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
• Access to SAFe® Collaborate, a visual online workspace
• One-year membership in the SAFe® Community Platform
• Access to content, tools and resources you need for the daily practice of SAFe
• Product Owner / Product Manager certification exam

Would you also like to become a SAFe PO/PM? Then register now for the certification course in German or English.

Certified Agilist: Leading SAFe (SA)

The Certified Agilist: As a SAFe Agilist you take the first step in introducing SAFe to your organization, it introduces you to SAFe and gives you the knowledge you need to successfully start the transformation process in your organization.

The next SA certification course will take place on June 20 & 21 in English or on June 27 & 28 in German. In the course you will learn how to realize the benefits of SAFe, including:

• Increase in productivity.
• Improvement of product quality.
• Shortening time to market.
• Increase employee engagement.
• How to establish team and technical agility and organize around value flow.
• How to align large organizations with clear, common goals.
• How to successfully participate in critical SAFe events such as PI Planning.
• How to adopt a customer-centric mindset.

Included in the course are:

• Course documents
• Distance learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
• Access to SAFe® Collaborate, a visual online workspace
• One-year membership in the SAFe® Community Platform
• Access to content, tools and resources you need for the daily practice of SAFe
• SAFe Certified Agilist: Leading SAFe Certification Exam

Would you also like to become a Certified Agilist? Then register now for the certification course in German or English.

Conclusion

Overall, SAFe provides a comprehensive method for scaling agility at an enterprise level and improving collaboration between teams. It enables the successful implementation of agile practices in distributed environments and promotes continuous improvement in product development. Teams regularly reflect on their way of working and adapt it to achieve better results.

Why SAFe certification at linkyard?

With our clients, we very often find ourselves in the area of conflict between classic and agile processing. We also provide the necessary collaboration solutions - both in the eGovernment sector and in the private sector.

Practical transfer with our experts is particularly important to us, so we incorporate topics such as:

• Alternative frameworks
• Initiatives and Epics
• Portfolio Management
• RTEs
• Organizational Development
• Modern working methods such as OKR

The course costs amount to CHF 1,500 per participant. We have special conditions for companies (5 or more participants) and can also conduct the training at your premises.

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