SAFe for Government: Roles and Responsibilities
A SAFe Micro-credential Course
Bridge the gap between SAFe roles and government roles
What is SAFe for Government: Roles & Responsibilities?
Agile work in government can be quite challenging due to longstanding bureaucratic processes and outdated labor categories that hinder the flexibility required to manage Agile acquisitions.
Our latest micro-credential course aims to bridge the gap between traditional staff competencies and the new Agile roles that are needed to manage large complex systems at scale.
What is a SAFe Micro-credential Course?
A new training product from Scaled Agile meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory & practice, providing actionable insights in a blended learning experience that combines a self-paced eLearning with a half-day, expert-facilitated session focusing on real-world simulations, not slides.
What to expect before, during, and after your course?
Before
Complete 1 hour eLearning
Prior to your facilitated session, you must complete the associated eLearning in SAFe Studio. This eLearning provides the perfect preparation for your facilitated session & is required to earn your Micro-credential.
During
Engage in a dynamic 4-hour facilitated session
During your live session, a facilitator will help guide you and your classmates through a variety of activities and work shops designed to not only provide knowledge, but provide practical applications of what you learn.
After
Immediately apply your knowledge
Upon completing your eLearning and facilitated session, you will be instantly ready to apply your knowledge in your unique setting.
Course Curriculum
Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)
The eLearning module provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of key agile roles including Business Owner, Product Owner (PO), Scrum Master/Team Coach (SM/TC), Product Manager, Release Train Engineer (RTE), System Architect, and SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), as well as the concept of Customers and end users in a government context. Several lessons and four self-reflection activities provide the perfect preparation for your facilitated session.
Activity 1 – Key Agile Roles in Government (~55 minutes)
To fully understand agile roles in government, you need to start with the SAFe concept of Flow. This activity reviews the eight properties of flow-based systems before discussing the activities, decisions, and other aspects of several agile roles and responsibilities.
Activity 2 – Activities of Agile Roles in Government (-45 minutes)
PI Planning is an integral event within SAFe. Our second activity provides hands-on experience assigning PI cycle activities to the appropriate role, teaching participants to identify shared activities and dependencies between roles and activities, including how to incorporate additional government requirements into the cycle.
Activity 3 – Government Scenario (~27 minutes)
Executive orders are commonplace in a government context – and often disrupt planned work. This activity reviews the options for addressing an executive order that disrupts planned work by teaching participants to identify who is involved in replanning work and developing and communicating a strategy when plans need to change.
Activity 4 – Anti-patterns & The Changing Role of Government Leadership (~65 minutes)
With more than a decade of agile transformations, we understand the typical challenges that can impede an agile acquisition. This discussion based activity helps agilists operating in a government context prevent or mitigate common challenges that run counter to Lead-Agile practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?
SAFe Micro-credential Courses represent the future of learning with Scaled Agile – learning meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing actionable insights in a format that fits your calendar instead of becoming your calendar.
SAFe Micro-credential Courses offer a blended learning experience – combining self-paced, eLearnings with a half-day, expert-facilitated sessions designed to equip you with actionable insights and powerful frameworks. Whether you’re navigating resistance to change or optimizing release processes, our Micro-credential courses provide practical solutions tailored to specific SAFe competencies.
How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?
The half-day, facilitated session is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hrs. The self-paced, eLearnings that are designed to be taken prior to the facilitated session take learners 2 hours on average to complete.
How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?
The recommended MSRP for SAFe Micro-credential courses is $649 (USD) + applicable taxes. With purchase, you will receive a blended learning experience that combines self-paced eLearnings designed to be taken prior to your dynamic, half-day, facilitated session.
Is there a certification or recognition that is earned upon completion of the course?
Yes. Upon completion, learners will receive a SAFe Micro-credential badge that is a testament to your commitment to Agile excellence and your ability to drive impactful change in your organization.