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Regd. Education ProviderA lean-agile transformation can be very hard to implement for a team or organization of any size; and even more so for federal agencies and governments that implement complex large projects that are cost and time bound. Issues such as an inflexible work environment, different working styles and a cultural disconnect from the Agile way of working may hamper transformation and project progress. However, these and other organizational barriers can be overcome by applying the right strategies and principles. This 2-day Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) for Government workshop is based on version 4.6 of SAFe® and will help participants understand the principles and practices of SAFe® and how to apply it in the context of government related projects.
Through practicals and comprehensive theory, you will learn about executing and releasing value through Agile Release Trains, building high performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programs, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the program, and planning and delivering value using SAFe®. You will also learn about specific leadership qualities and behaviours that can drive successful organizational change in the government.
By the end of the class you will be thoroughly prepared to take the SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner Exam and become a certified SAFe® Government Practitioner (SGP).
What you will learn:
You will learn the responsibilities associated with the role of a SAFe® for Government leader including:
- Transition government programs from traditional software and systems development models to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindset, principles, and practices using SAFe®
- Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines
- Organize government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Program Increments (PIs)
- Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment
- Identify and internalize the mindset and leader behaviors essential to successful Lean-Agile transformation
- Follow success patterns for SAFe® implementations adapted to the government context
- Build a preliminary outline of next steps to begin and/or accelerate the SAFe® implementation in your program or agency
You will also get:
- Attendee workbook
- One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- One Certification exam attempt
- Hard copy of courseware
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
- SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner certificate
- A SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner, which includes access to the SGP Community of Practice
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe® journey
Key Features
Certification
Prerequisites:
Scaled Agile recommends the following prerequisites for attending this workshop:
- Basic understanding of the Agile Manifesto, SAFe® House of Lean, and SAFe® Principles is required using pre-work suggestions
- A foundational understanding the full lifecycle of government technology programs is helpful
Certification:
Attending the class prepares participants to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Government Practitioner (SGP).
The Exam:
- Exam format: Multiple choice; Multiple select
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe® Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® 4 Government course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.
- Number of questions – 45
- Passing score – 33 out of 45 (73%)
- Language – English
- Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
- Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.
Curriculum
- Advancing Lean-Agile in government
- Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
- Understanding SAFe® principles
- Creating high-performing Agile teams and programs
- Planning with cadence and synchronization
- Supporting program execution
- Mapping the path to agency and program agility
- Leading successful change
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Scaled Agile recommends the following prerequisites for attending this workshop:
- Basic understanding of the Agile Manifesto, SAFe® House of Lean, and SAFe® Principles is required using pre-work suggestions
- A foundational understanding the full lifecycle of government technology programs is helpful
The program is suitable for government leaders and influencers who can bring about transformation and adoption of SAFe® in their agencies.
- Executives, directors, branch chiefs
- Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support
- Program and project managers
Program/Project Management Office (PMO)
No, there is no online/virtual course for SAFe® 4 Government. The SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner Certification requires in-depth knowledge of the SAFe® framework and Agile and Lean practices, which you get from our certified experts who lead the workshop.
You will get 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® for PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications.
SEUs are Scrum Educational Units, issued by the Scrum Alliance. SEUs are the mark of educational experience needed to earn the CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) certification
PDUs and SEUs are credits awarded by the Project Management Institute and the Scrum Alliance respectively. They recognize your dedication to the Project Management and Agile world through the award of credits for every educational effort you make throughout your career. At present, Scrum Alliance members who hold a Certified Scrum Professional®, Certified Enterprise Coach and/or Certified Scrum Trainer credential need to earn SEUs to get recertified. Every PMI® certification, except the CAPM®, requires you to earn a specific number of PDUs per three-year certification cycle.
No, your course fee includes the SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner certification exam fee.
The SAFe® 4 Practitioner Certification exam teaches participants the techniques and processes to scale Agile and bring about successful transformations in environments that may be rigid and diverse, and to projects that are large scale and time and cost bound. You will learn how to bring about the Agile mind set and build high performing, multi-vendor teams, and gain leadership skills that will drive agile solutions acquisition, and plan and deliver SAFe®
The certification needs to be renewed annually. Renewals are from the date of certification. The Renewal fee is $100
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