Achieving Organizational Agility using the Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe©

Course Description

Few companies can survive long without releasing to market quality products and services, cost-effectively and ahead of competition. Increasingly high-value work calls for lean-agile teams, often using the SAFe(C) framework. This Agile class empowers students to understand lean-agile principles and practices, and readily and effectively collaborate with or integrate in SAFe(C) teams. Since 2016, enterprises have adopted SAFe(C) as the No. 1 approach for scaling agile, more than Scrum of Scrums and any other approach.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

• Demonstrate why organizations need to adopt a framework such as SAFe(C)
• Collaborate productively with/in SAFe teams
• Evaluate what it takes for organizations to succeed in adopting SAFe
• Access and utilize free resources and references for continuously monitoring and learning advances in lean agile

Topics Include

• Overview of Lean Agile Principles and Thinking
• Agile and Lean Practices
• Introduction to SAFe(R)
• SAFe(R) Lean-Agile Principles
• Starting SAFe(R)
• PI Planning

Skills Needed

Experience working in a team or project, in any role.

Skills You Will Gain

• SAFe(C) Framework Mastery - Understand why organizations adopt SAFe(C) for scaling Agile.
• Lean-Agile Principles - Apply Agile and Lean methodologies to improve productivity.
• Effective Team Collaboration - Work efficiently within or alongside SAFe(C) teams.
• SAFe(C) Adoption Strategies - Evaluate key success factors for enterprise Agile transformation.
• Continuous Learning & Improvement - Access resources to stay updated on Agile best practices.

Additional Information

AI* - This course incorporates AI-assisted simulations to help students learn and apply SAFe principles while using AI tools to support professional reflection and workplace integration.