Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping
A SAFe Micro-credential Course
Go from idea to customer value faster with Value Stream Mapping
What is Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping?
The SAFe Micro-credential Course “Advanced Facilitator: Value Stream Mapping” is a blended learning experience designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to facilitate Value Stream Mapping workshops effectively. It is a part of our Advanced Facilitator series of SAFe Micro-credential courses.
Through immersive facilitated sessions, participants will learn the principles and techniques of Value Stream Mapping, explore real-world case studies, and practice facilitation skills under the guidance of experienced facilitators.
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 Value Stream Management (VSM) within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). It covers key concepts and practices essential for understanding and optimizing the flow of value to customers. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session and encourages active participation on the course discussion thread in SAFe Studio.
Activity 1 – Mapping the Current State (~76 minutes)
Lay the foundation for understanding and improving your value stream by defining your value stream context to ensure a shared understanding among all stakeholders, create a detailed representation of the steps, processes, and information flows involved in delivering value to your customers, and measure value stream efficiency by analyzing the current state map to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste.
Activity 2 – Identifying Bottlenecks (~20 minutes)
Focus on pinpointing the most significant obstacles within your value stream by identifying the biggest bottlenecks that hinder the flow of value before delving deeper to uncover the top causes of delays and analyzing the underlying issues that contribute to these inefficiencies.
Activity 3 – Designing the Future State (~22 minutes)
Envision and design an optimized version of your value stream by mapping out the future state, incorporating improvements and changes aimed at enhancing efficiency. You will then forecast the efficiency of this future state, using metrics and predictive analysis to estimate the potential gains in value delivery.
Activity 4 – Developing the Action Plan (~30 minutes)
Transform your future state vision into actionable steps by creating an epic to guide the realization of your ideal value stream. After a draft is created, you will finalize the plan, ensuring all necessary details are in place for successful execution before creating a lean business case, justifying the investments and outlining the expected benefits.
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.