Four Career Moves to Make at the Start of 2025

Ready to propel your career forward in 2025? Let’s get started!

When:

January 22, 2025, 10:00 am – January 22, 2025, 11:00 am MST

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Online (Zoom)

Who:

Certified SPCs, Product Manager, Program or Project Manager, Scrum Master

Event Overview

Take Your Career to the Next Level in 2025!

Join our expert-led webinar on January 22nd at 10:00 AM MST to discover the top four strategies for achieving career success and accelerating your growth.

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Michelle Jimenez

Product Manager (Scaled Agile)

SAFe for Hardware: Developing the Certification Course

Posted on December 11, 2024

Harry Koehnemann

Over two decades, I have worked with large system builders in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and many other industries, supporting leaders in applying Lean-Agile principles to their engineering practices. As a methodologist and a SAFe® Fellow, I speak with organizations daily about using SAFe to build and deliver large, complex systems faster, more predictably, and with higher quality.

Hardware ≠ Software: Understanding the Evolution of Hardware Development

Hardware and Lean-Agile don’t immediately seem like a perfect fit. Building a hardware system involves a lot of risk and cost, and a huge amount of infrastructure is required to design, verify, validate, and ultimately certify hardware solutions.

The common approach to hardware development has been to define complete requirements and design specifications prior to implementation. There hasn’t been a mindset of building incrementally or doing tasks in small batches, mainly because of the downstream risk and the costs associated with getting it wrong. Yet the systems we build today have too much market, user, and technical uncertainty to assume we can build them right the first time.

Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed a real disruption in hardware. New technology has enabled the industry to embrace a more Agile way of working. Digital technology, including digital twins, allows organizations to build an entire digital model of a system to address uncertainty faster and more cost-effectively. While hardware teams may not be able to build a new part every iteration, rapid prototyping and 3D printing mean they can now quickly and cheaply test and iterate at increasing levels of fidelity.

At Scaled Agile, we saw a clear market need for a course that would support engineering organizations’ adoption of SAFe in the same way that many software organizations have seen tremendous value.

Supporting Organizations in Implementing Lean-Agile Principles in Hardware

To create SAFe® for Hardware, we worked closely with our customers and the SPCT community, drawing on the conversations I’ve had over the past several years. The content in each module has been tested with multiple customers and reviewed by a community of SPCTs who work with hardware organizations. We landed on the modules that truly support engineering leaders and program managers in accelerating their hardware development and delivery and providing faster feedback and learning on the systems they build.

We start with a brief introduction to SAFe and Lean-Agile principles to level set the class. Next, we dive into Designing for Change, where we look at how engineering leaders can design their systems to optimize incremental development. A good example is to think about a mobile phone. Pre-smartphone era, mobile phones were fixed logic, while today — a phone is just a platform that can be continually improved. Too often, systems are designed to optimize initial costs over the ability to change, which limits the ability to evolve them over time based on feedback and learning.

Our next obstacle is the specification process. In Specifying the Solution Incrementally, we show how smaller batches of requirements and design create feedback loops. This requires balancing and connecting traditional formal (‘shall’) specifications with backlog items like features and enablers. We also show how to incorporate nonfunctional requirements (NFRs) into the Agile way of working.

Variable/Fixed above Solution Intent; Domain Model leads to Design Model and Requirements Model

Less Defined: Solution Roadmap and PI Roadmap; More Defined: PI Plan, Iteration Plan, Daily Plan

A crucial difference between software development and hardware development is dramatically longer lead times needed to manufacture physical parts. Further, these are often significant systems with multi-year and sometimes even multi-decade lifespans. Multiple Horizons of Planning shares best practices on how to plan with both a long-term and near-term perspective. We show how organizations can balance the need to forecast long-term while providing teams with the ability to plan and commit to shorter-term work.

As we say in SAFe, objective evaluation of working systems is the true measure of progress. Other measures, including phase-gate milestones, too often lead to false positive feasibility and wishful thinking. Being Agile in hardware requires a critical mindset shift. One issue is that teams often work in isolation on their part of a system, and regularly wait until the end to integrate the system. When it doesn’t, rework can be costly and frustrating. During Frequently Integrating the End-to-End Solution, participants will understand how digital technologies described earlier enable more frequent integration and faster, cost-effective learning.

Continuously hypothesize, build, measure, and learn while continuously exploring, integrating, and deploying = release on demand

Another shift is in the way that engineering leaders look at compliance and regulation. Instead of creating a large bow wave of compliance activities at the end of development, we shift those activities left, building security, compliance, and physical safety into a feedback loop each increment. We discuss how to make this happen during the module Continually Addressing Compliance Concerns.

Of course, no engineering team is an island. All organizations recognize the need to leverage suppliers whose knowledge and expertise are required to co-develop the solution. As organizations change to Lean-Agile ways of working, they must bring their suppliers along with them to be successful. In Collaborating with Suppliers, engineering leaders will learn how to integrate suppliers into their SAFe practices. They will also understand common contracting challenges and ways to address them.

"The 8-Step Process for Leading Change" by Kotter, Inc.

Perhaps most crucially of all, our module Leading the Change is a call to action for development managers, program managers, and engineering executives. It’s not enough to agree to a new way of working, leaders need to own it and lead that change.

Built to Reinforce Learning

While the focus of SAFe® for Hardware is on knowledge transfer and education, we purposely designed the course to be 40 percent collaborative, with a lot of hands-on and activity-based sessions where engineering practitioners can learn from one another. Each module provides opportunities for leaders to discuss their current challenges and consider new approaches.

In our testing, I’ve seen leaders who enter the class with such different perspectives and then get in the room and discuss Agile practices with excitement and passion. I had one attendee tell me he would apply the roadmapping workshop the following week. And seeing the excitement and energy while building a marble run exercise is just the icing on the cake! We’ve had feedback that the content in SAFe for Hardware has really helped engineering leaders start thinking differently and understanding what’s possible within hardware development.

For organizations to change their ways of working, leaders need to see the art of the possible, and to understand that applying Lean-Agile principles and SAFe in hardware is doable. And the need to know that others are already doing it and seeing success. I want people walking out of the course feeling confident that as leaders, if they can take responsibility for applying the mindset and the principles to their specific context and organization, they can find incredible value.

Visit the SAFe® for Hardware course page for more, or search for upcoming classes via the training calendar.

SAFe for Hardware is currently in Limited Release, with classes available from select partners. A full release is planned for February 2025.

About Harry Koehnemann

SAFe Methodologist and SAFe Fellow at Scaled Agile, Inc., Harry Koehnemann has worked for over two decades with large system builders in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and many other industries, supporting leaders in applying Lean-Agile principles to their engineering practices. Harry speaks with organizations daily about using SAFe to build and deliver large, complex systems faster, more predictably, and with higher quality.

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SAFe^® Scrum Master Certification

Certification Benefits

Get equipped with practical skills and explore essential Agile concepts, Scrum basics, and the team’s role in SAFe®

Access role-specific toolkits, networking circles, on-demand videos, e-learnings, co-pilot AI, and more

Achieve industry-leading recognition, increase your earning potential, and future-proof your career

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Foundational level

No prerequisites required

2-3 Days

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Instructor-led

Remote or in-person training

Certification

Accreditation upon passing exam

What You Will Learn

Optimizing Flow

Understand Agile Release Team (ART) structure, operations, ceremonies, and planning.

Facilitate Team Events

Serve as a Scrum Master and team coach, contributing to the success of your team in a SAFe® environment.

Optimizing Delivery

Understand how to deliver and enhance customer value.

Tracking Performance

Improve cross-functional collaboration planning, forecasting, delivery, and measurement.

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You may already have the right foundation to be a great Scrum Master. If your professional background helped you gain skills in leadership, problem-solving, team dynamics, and guiding others, then you’re well-suited to help Agile teams thrive and grow.

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Why Choose Scaled Agile for your Scrum Master Certification?

Enterprise-Level Focus

The SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of a complex organization. You’ll learn how to effectively facilitate teams on an Agile Release Train (ART) and ensure alignment across all levels of the enterprise.

Flexible Delivery

Choose between virtual or in-person training led by certified SAFe Practice Consultants. SAFe Scrum Master training instructors bring real-world experience and practical insights to the classroom, making the learning experience both engaging and applicable.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The two-day SAFe Scrum Master course covers Agile development concepts, Scrum basics, team collaboration, conflict resolution, PI Planning, iteration tracking, DevOps, and continuous improvement.

Practical Application

Engage in hands-on activities, role-playing, and real-world examples to apply what you learn immediately.

Get SAFe Certified

The SAFe® Scrum Master course offers hands-on learning and certification based on proven Agile principles. It equips learners with job-ready skills and a renewable certification to deepen their Agile expertise.

Certification Process Includes:

Perpetual access to course workbook and online learning platform for additional preparation

An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback and coaching report that acts as a simulation and study tool

Customer support for learning and certification questions

A timed, multiple-choice, 45-question exam with a coaching report

Certified Professionals Earn:

Industry-leading SAFe® Scrum Master certification, renewed yearly

Digital badge with social media share capability to grow your network

Course Certification of Completion

PMI PDUs, Scrum CEUs

Earning the SAFe® Scrum Master Certification

Certification starts with attending the course and preparing for the exam. After passing the exam, you’ll earn a SAFe Scrum Master certification and a shareable digital badge. This certification is a testament to your knowledge and expertise in helping SAFe teams. Certification opens up a world of opportunities, a new career path, and a professional achievement you can keep for the long term.

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Achieving your certification unlocks exclusive access to additional resources to deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master role, including insights into daily responsibilities and practices.

Career Development & Community

Access to the SAFe forums for career advancement, learning and mentorship opportunities, job boards, and more

Invitations to role-based networking circles

Exclusive webinars on emerging professional development and SAFe® topics, tailored to your role

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Continued Learning

Framework upgrade learning series

On-demand access to all keynotes, breakout sessions, and other content from SAFe Summits

Continued learning with role-specific training videos comprising over an hour of additional learning and development

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One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance

Access to the latest Framework guidance

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Toolkits and Applications

Limited access to SAFe® CoPilot AI assistant

Facilitator Guides designed to help Scrum Masters facilitate key SAFe events

Toolkits to help prepare and execute PI Planning

Recommended Resources for Future Scrum Masters

Explore additional resources to deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master role, including insights into their daily responsibilities and their pivotal role within SAFe.

Get Certified with Scaled Agile

SAFe® certifications validate your skills and open new doors for career advancement. By earning a SAFe® certification, you’ll expand your skills and experience and be empowered to play a key role in driving business transformation.

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The SAFe® Scrum Master Team Coach is a servant leader and coach for an Agile team who facilitates team events and processes, and supports teams in delivering business value. Find out more about how you can foster a high performing dynamic.

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Advanced Scrum Master Certification Path

Optimize Your Scrum Master Practices with the Advanced Scrum Master Certification Path

Take the next step in your learning and career by progressing to Advanced Scrum Master

As a Scrum Master, you utilize agile practices and tactical skills to support agile teams in delivering value every day. The Advanced Scrum Master certification path amplifies the impact, offering advanced strategies, practices and agile methodologies that drive results and help the Agile Release Train (ART) and organization to achieve success.

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Complete this modular and blended learning path to earn a renewable Advanced Scrum Master certification. You’ll learn how to address conflict, optimize flow, and cultivate a high performing team. Engage with short, focused instructor-led sessions that improve your coaching and facilitation skills, make your way through SAFe Skills at your own pace, and leverage the Learning Lab for peer-to-peer support that encourages a ‘learn and apply’ cycle to support continuous improvement.

Overview

Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration
- Self-paced learning (2 hours)
- Facilitated workshop (4 hours)
SAFe Skills (self-paced)
- Measuring Team and ART Flow (1 hour)
- Accelerating Team Flow (1 hour)
- Cultivating High-performing Teams (1 hour)
4-hour Learning Lab

Key Benefits

Validated career performance and advancement: Earn one SAFe micro-credential, three SAFe Skills, and an Advanced Scrum Master certification.
Timely and effective learning: Deepen and update existing SAFe practices with learning relevant to the day-to-day needs of the organization.
An adaptable, self-paced learning experience: Progress at your own pace with a flexible online learning format applying modular and blended learning.
Curated, hands-on practice: Designed to move beyond theoretical knowledge, emphasizing actionable skills and practical application.
A supportive environment: Apply your previous learnings in the Learning Lab, with expert guidance and facilitated peer-to-peer engagement.

Languages available:

English

Suggested prerequisites:

SAFe Scrum Master Certification

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Attendees Learn

Advanced facilitation skills and coaching techniques for effectively and repeatedly navigating conflict and promoting collaborative decision-making.
SAFe’s Eight Flow Accelerators, including measuring, optimizing and accelerating team and ART flow, and overcoming blockers.
Essential practices for fostering self-direction, organization, and collaboration when managing high performing teams
The route to applying what they’ve learned, through case-study-based real world scenarios and practical application.

Adapted for interactive remote learning with SAFe® Virtual Classrooms

What people say about SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master

“Good content and great training for the aspirants who are moving towards an Agile Coach from a Scrum Master.”

What people say about SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

“I liked the team assignments and interactions in our training group the most.”

What people say about SAFe Advanced Scrum Master

“Course was very informative and dynamic.”

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Scaled Agile Product Launch Webinar (2024 October)

Scaled Agile Product Management team leaders will unveil the latest innovations in this product launch webinar.

When:

October 24, 2024, 3:00 pm – October 24, 2024, 4:00 pm ECT

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

* Actionable guidance that bridges Agile theory and practice

* Flexible pathways for continuous learning

* Responsible integration of AI in Agile environments

Discover how the latest innovations from Scaled Agile drive business agility, improve team performance, and foster enterprise resilience.

Speakers

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist

As Chief Methodologist, Andrew is passionate about helping SAFe enterprises identify better ways of working by applying Lean, Agile, and DevOps at scale. In addition, he fulfills the role of Framework product manager, ensuring that Scaled Agile, Inc. has a clear vision, roadmap, and set of priorities for how SAFe will meet the needs of our customers.

Daniel Quick

Chief Customer Learning Officer

For over 20 years, Daniel has been on the front lines of educating customers, building results-driven customer learning programs at leading software brands, including Optimizely, Culture Amp, and Asana. Prior to joining Scaled Agile, he was SVP of Content Strategy at Thought Industries, one of the world’s fastest growing learning technology companies.

Tamara Nation

VP, Professionals Business Segment

Product Launch

Scaled Agile Product Launch Webinar (2024 October)

Scaled Agile Product Management team leaders will unveil the latest innovations in this product launch webinar.

When:

October 24, 2024, 11:00 am – October 24, 2024, 12:00 pm JST

Where:

Zoom Live Session

Who:

Agile Coach, Product Manager, Product Owner, Program or Project Manager, SAFe Program Consultant, Scrum Master

Event Overview

* Actionable guidance that bridges Agile theory and practice

* Flexible pathways for continuous learning

* Responsible integration of AI in Agile environments

Discover how the latest innovations from Scaled Agile drive business agility, improve team performance, and foster enterprise resilience.

Speakers

Andrew Sales

Chief Methodologist

Daniel Quick

Chief Customer Learning Officer

Tamara Nation

VP, Professionals Business Segment

Agile Hardware Development for Leading Experts

Bringing the lessons of agile into engineering together on September the 20th. One day before the Octoberfest, in Munich!

When:

September 20, 2024, 9:00 am – September 20, 2024, 5:30 pm ECT

Where:

BMW Welt Am Olympiapark 1 80809 Munich Germany

Who:

Agile Coach, Agile Professionals, Product Manager, Program or Project Manager

Event Overview

This one-day event intends to bring practitioners of agile together with those who are interested in seeing how to look different at hardware engineering. Explore this field with inspiring talks, workshops and interactive sessions.

Speakers

Chris James

CEO at Scaled Agile, Inc

Rune Christensen

SPCT and SAFe Advisor at Scaled Agile, Inc

Navigate conflict and foster collaboration with Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration

Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Navigate conflict and foster collaboration with Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration

What is Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration?

A SAFe Micro-credential Course that empowers enterprises and teams implementing SAFe with the essential skills and techniques for effectively navigating conflict and promoting collaborative decision-making. It is a part of our Advanced Facilitator series of SAFe Micro-credential courses.

Through immersive facilitated sessions, participants will explore the sources of conflict, learn strategies for managing conflict resolution, and practice tools and techniques to enhance collaboration within their organizations.

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.

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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.

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Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive introduction to the strategies, concepts and terminology that will be used extensively in the expert-led session. 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 – Sources of Conflict (~28 minutes)

Activity 2 – Interest-based Problem Solving (~50 minutes)

Gain a deep understanding of the key components of this collaborative approach. You will explore the principles and techniques that underpin Interest-Based Problem Solving (IBPS), focusing on identifying mutual interests, generating creative solutions, and fostering cooperative relationships.

Activity 3 – Communications for Problem Solving (~26 minutes)

Develop essential communication skills to effectively resolve conflicts and foster collaboration by learning to embody a listening mindset, ensuring that all perspectives are heard and understood, and practice reframing statements to promote positive and constructive dialogue.

Activity 4 – Conflict Analysis and Strategy Design Framework (~45 minutes)

Learn a repeatable and efficient process for analyzing a conflict that takes into account the perspectives of all parties involved and design intervention strategies that reduce and/or resolve the conflict.

Activity 5 – Application Clinic (~40 minutes)

Use everything you’ve learned in the course and apply it to real-world scenarios experienced by your classmates.

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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.

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Maximize innovation, minimize risk with Achieving Responsible AI

Achieving Responsible AI
A SAFe Micro-credential Course

Maximize innovation, minimize risk with Achieving Responsible AI

What is Achieving Responsible AI with SAFe?

A SAFe Micro-credential course designed to equip Agile
professionals with the skills to implement AI responsibly in their
teams and organizations.

This course will make you stand out as a leader in implementing
responsible AI by providing hands-on experience and practical
skills that ensure your AI projects are transparent, accountable,
and aligned with human values.

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.

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What to expect before, during, and after your course?

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.

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Course Curriculum

Self-paced , on-demand eLearning (1 hour)

The eLearning module provides a comprehensive introduction to Responsible AI, covering foundational concepts and their alignment with SAFe practices. The eLearning includes several pre-work assignments intended to fully prepare students for the facilitated session — including researching current RAI practices in your organization, reviewing example policies, and ensuring access to a generative AI tool for practical exercises.

Activity 1 – Identifying Stakeholders (~30 minutes)

As future change agents and advocates for RAI, one of the first and most important tasks is to think about the people in an organization who would need to be involved in implementing RAI, what their responsibilities would be, as well as their top concerns. Learners will leave this activity with an actionable stakeholder map for future initiatives.

Activity 2 – Evaluating RAI Policies (~25 minutes)

Get hands-on experience using GenAI applications such as SAFe CoPilot and ChatGPT to apply critical thinking to an example set of policy elements in an RAI plan, identifying improvements needed for organizational fit.

Activity 3 – Communicating the Need for RAI (~30 minutes)

Become empowered to effectively communicate the need for Responsible AI (RAI), the goals of
an RAI initiative, and the alignment of an RAI initiative with organizational objectives through a concise “elevator pitch” activity.

Activity 4 – Writing an RAI Epic Hypothesis Statement (~35 minutes)

Practice identifying an actionable element of an RAI implementation that requires a significant effort by one or more Value Streams, and scoping that effort using a SAFe Epic hypothesis statement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

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.

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Go from idea to customer value faster with Value Stream Mapping

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?

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What to expect before, during, and after your course?

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are SAFe Micro-credential Courses?

How long does a SAFe Micro-credential course take to complete?

How much do SAFe Micro-credential courses cost?

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.

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