SAFe for Government

Course Description

It has been observed that in today’s time, most organizations are switching to Agile methods but still, there are some of them sticking to traditional methods of working with complex systems and geographies. SAFe framework in Agile methods helps in delivering better quality products in a faster time and adding value to customers and their reviews. This is a proven method for implementing Lean-Agile software and system for enterprises.

SAFe Agile Framework is the most recommended Agile transformation carried out seamlessly for a large scale of thousand employees or even a small scale of 20 enterprises, using available resources to the fullest. Applying Agile principles and coordinating processes according to individual business needs is the right solution.

A Certified SAFe Government Practitioner (SGP) can lead the Lean-Agile transformation of a government agency. They help public sector organizations input Lean-Agile practices in the government context by using high-performing methods and programs. It includes everything from planning to launching and delivering service.

In two days, participants will learn and understand deeply about the SAFe Agile framework from planning and executing along with considering the principles of the program how to release value through Agile Release Trains and lead the Lean-Agile transformation inside the government sector.

Importance, execution, values, principles, everything attendees will learn about the transformation. Through online live lectures, they will also practice in person how to manage, align, and invest in these projects with the Lean flow. Aside from the knowledge, the attendees will also learn about the leadership behavior to run an organization, even in government.

For becoming certified SAFe Government practitioner (SGP), candidates are suggested to attend the class.

Benefits

This course will benefit you in -

Organization of government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execution in program increments (PIs).
Learn leadership behaviors and integrate them for Lean-Agile government transformations.
Study switching an enterprise from its traditional functioning methods to Lean-Agile transformation and DevOps Mindset using SAFe.
Acceleration of SAFe transformation in program or an agency.
For adapting SAFe implementations in context to government, follow the success patterns.
Practice and explore how to manage large solutions in a government or multivendor environment.
Accommodate the latest technology, plan, launch, execution, flow, investments, strategies, and the emerging government processes.
Accommodate the latest technology, plan, launch, execution, flow, investments, strategies, and the emerging government processes.

Key features

The charge of the course includes –

A two-day weekend course/5-day weekday course delivering knowledge for the SAFe government practitioner exam and preparing the participants for the same.
Conducting live online classes by an experienced trainer for preparing the participants for the SAFe for government certification examination.
Classes through digital learning medium take place.
The workbook provided to attendees is licensed by Scaled Agile, Inc.
Take advantage of one-year membership of the SAFe Community Platform and get access to members-only resources such as seminars, workshops, presentations, and get advance notice about upcoming products.
One attempt for the certification exam is provided by general availability.
Get a certificate after completion of the course.
After passing the exam, get a SAFe government practitioner certificate.

Prerequisites

Everyone can attend the classes aside from the experience. Anyhow, following these prerequisites will help attend the course -

Having a basic understanding of the Agile concepts, agile manifesto, SAFe House of Lean, and the principles are required and suggested as pre-work.
Having a perception of government processes and technology programs is helpful.
The course attendees will get a list of specific videos and readings related to Agile in government that will be beneficial before attending the course.

Who should attend?

This course is mainly suggested for government leaders and influencers as they can lead and guide the agency with the SAFe program. Examples include:

Branch chiefs, executives, directors
Managers of development, infrastructural architects, QA, engineering, operations, support
Scheme managers
Project management specialist
program/project management office (PMO)

Course agenda

For becoming and performing the role of SAFe Government Practitioner, attendees should be able to -

Manage cross-team dependencies and comprehensive solutions in government.
Transform and switch government projects from traditional methods to Lean-Agile transformation, DevOps mindset, practices, and principles.
Understand and adapt to planning, budget setting, execution, strategizing, and governance in a flow by following government guidelines.
Organization of government programs in one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execution in Program Increments (PIs).
Identify and interpret leadership qualities in behaviour for successful Lean-Agile transformation in the context of government.
Follow the flow that resulted in Success patterns by implementing the same for SAFe, successful transformation.
Build a flowchart plan about all the necessary steps to start or speed up the process of SAFe implementation in a program or an agency.