Leading SAFe® for Government

Transitioning to Lean-Agile practices for building technology-based capabilities is especially challenging in the government context. 

However, issues of legacy governance, contracting, and organisational barriers can be overcome with the right information and strategies. During this two-day SAFe for Government 5.0 Training course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation of a programme inside a government agency. 

Attendees gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential foundation for transformation. They’ll also get practical advice on building high-performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programmes, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the programme, and planning and delivering value using SAFe. Attendees also learn how specific leadership behaviours can drive successful organisational change in government. 

This course also prepares you to take the Scaled Agile exam and achieve SAFe® Government Practitioner 5.0 (SGP) certification. Course tuition includes the exam.

SAFe for Government Training Delivery Methods

• In-Person

• Online

SAFe for Government Training Information

This SGP Certification includes the following benefits:

• Transition government programmes 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.
• Organise government programmes into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Programme Increments (PIs)
• Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment.
• Build a preliminary outline of the following steps to begin and accelerate the SAFe implementation in your programme or agency.
• Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses).

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are highly recommended:

• A foundational understanding of the Agile Manifesto, SAFe House of Lean, and SAFe Principles is required using pre-work suggestions.
• A foundational understanding of the full lifecycle of government technology programmes is helpful.
• Registered attendees will receive a list of readings and videos specific to Agile in government that will be beneficial to review before the course.

Certification Information

• Duration: 90 minutes 
• Number of Questions: 45 
• Passing Score: 73% 
• Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed 
• Access: Practice and certification exams are available in your Scaled Agile Community portal under the course you’re attending.  
• Cost: Initial cost is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. 
• Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPCs 
• Retake Policy: First retake may be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake may be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake may be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.

This course is aligned to SAFe 5.0 and is the latest version of the course availalable from Scaled Agile.