Transform your career with our SAFe certification courses
At PPM Consulting & Performance, we offer a complete training path to master the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), one of the world's most recognized and widely adopted Agile methodologies. Our SAFe certification training courses are designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools you need to succeed in a large-scale Agile environment.
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Why choose SAFe training?
Our SAFe-certified trainers bring cutting-edge expertise and practical knowledge, guaranteeing a rich and in-depth learning experience.
Whether you're a beginner or experienced agile practitioner, our courses cover a full range of SAFe concepts and practices, from basic principles to complex portfolio management strategies.
With face-to-face and online training options, our programs adapt to your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace and according to your availability.
By completing our training courses, you will have the opportunity to take the SAFe certification exam, a valuable asset for your professional development and a competitive advantage on the job market.
Join a dynamic community of agility professionals. Our training courses are an excellent opportunity to exchange with experts and peers, enriching your professional network.
Our courses are designed so that you can immediately apply what you have learned in your professional context, maximizing the added value for you and your organization.
Our participants regularly testify to the high quality of our training courses and the significant positive impact on their careers and professional projects.
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Our certification courses
Training Leading SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is an intensive two-day training course designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and practices of Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe). It is aimed primarily at executives, senior managers, project managers and other professionals involved in managing large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment. Lean-Agile.
Here are the main elements of the training program:
- Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) This section covers the basics of the SAFe framework, including its history, values and implementation strategy.
- The Lean-Agile mindset Participants explore the origins of Lean, the Agile manifesto, and how these concepts fit into the SAFe framework.
- The 10 SAFe principles : The training focuses on the key principles of SAFe, such as having an economic vision, applying systems thinking, and organizing work around value maximization.
- PI Planning Participants learn how to prepare and create Program Increment Planning.
- Execution and delivery of value This section covers topics such as Agile Release Train (ART), continuous exploration of customer needs, and on-demand delivery.
- Managing a Lean-Agile company Participants discover how to instigate and drive change in a company with a long-term vision.
- Implementing a Lean portfolio This section focuses on value stream budgeting, managing Epics initiatives, and setting up forecasts.
- Building large solutions : Here, we deal with the coordination and integration of multiple ARTs and partners.
- SAFe Agilist certification exam The exam is a multiple-choice, online questionnaire, and is required for certification.
The training is also accompanied by various teaching and technical aids, such as work manuals, materials for practical exercises, and access to e-learning platforms. What's more, participants receive a training certificate and, on successful completion of the examination, the certified title SAFe® 6 Agilist.
For those wishing to take this course, it is recommended to have at least five years' experience in software development, testing, business analysis, or project management, as well as a basic understanding of theAgile Scrum.
Training SAFe Practitioner, also known asSAFe for Teams"is a two-day training course designed to prepare participants to become effective members of a team. Agile Release Train (ART) and collaborate effectively with other teams. This training is ideal for team members involved in large-scale application of Lean and Agile.
Training content :
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- Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) : Understand the principles of SAFe, including Scrum, Kanban and eXtreme Programming practices.
- Building an Agile team Learn about the composition of an agile team, the roles of the Scrum Master and Product Owner, and the roles within the ART.
- Planning an iteration Iterations: Prepare the iteration backlog and plan an iteration, including defining objectives and managing processes.
- Executing an iteration Implement iteration, including workflow visualization, quality assurance, meeting management and product value demonstration.
- Program increment planning (PI Planning) Learn to plan collectively, integrate and demonstrate work, and carry out a train retrospective.
- Preparation for SAFe Practitioner (SP) certification Understanding the exam, taking a mock exam, and finally taking the official SAFe Practitioner exam online.
Target audience :
- Team leaders, agile team members, developers, testers, integrators, and anyone involved in large-scale agile projects.
Prerequisites :
- Knowledge of agile methods and Scrum.
- Work experience as part of a team Agile (at least 5 years recommended).
- Good understanding of English for certification and course materials.
Training objectives :
- Understanding and mastering the framework SAFe and its challenges.
- Deploy the SAFe within the teams.
- Preparing for and passing the certification exam SAFe Practitioner.
Teaching methods :
- Face-to-face or distance learning with a combination of demonstrative, interrogative and active methods.
- Provision of workstations, course materials and teaching documentation.
Certification :
- The certification exam SAFe Practitioner (SP) is done online, in English, in the form of multiple-choice questions.
Training SAFe Scrum Master is a two-day course designed to deepen understanding of the role of the Scrum Master in an environment SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and prepare participants for certification SAFe Scrum Master. Here are the key points of this training course, taken from various sources:
- Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) :
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- The key concepts of Agile development at scale and how they can be applied. Scrum is made easier in a company SAFe.
- Exploration of Scrum in a corporate context SAFe and the roles and responsibilities of Scrum Master.
- The characteristics of a Scrum Master efficient.
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- The function of the Scrum Master within teams and the organization SAFe.
- Coaching Agile teams to maximize business value on a large scale.
- Event facilitation Scrum and support for continuous improvement.
- Planning and execution of Iterative and Program Increment (PI) :
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- Efficient preparation and execution of iterations and Program Increments.
- Facilitation of PI planning, including risk management and goal setting.
- Iteration progress monitoring, reviews and demos.
- Servant Leadership and Team Collaboration :
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- The principles of servant leadership and improving the quality of meetings.
- Collaboration and synchronization between teams for greater efficiency.
- Conflict management within teams.
- Preparation for the Certification Examination :
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- Review, mock exam and practical tips for exam success.
- The exam is an online MCQ in English, covering the principles and practices of SAFecreating an agile team, planning and executing an iteration, and carrying out PI planning SAFe.
This training is particularly well suited to new Scrum Mastersto Scrum Masters to understand their role in the current SAFeteam leaders and engineers SAFe Release Train. Knowledge of Agility and significant experience within a team are recommended. Agile to take part.
Training SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is a two-day training course designed to develop the skills needed to guide a company's value creation. Lean-Agile. This course is particularly suitable for product managers, product line managers, product owners and other key roles in product and portfolio management within a company. SAFe.
Training content :
- SAFe Principles and Practices :
- Exploring the roles and responsibilities of the Product Owner and Product Management.
- Understand how to put the customer at the center of the design, build and test process.
- Learning methods to guide PI (Program Increment) planning.
- Backlog management and planning :
- Techniques for breaking down Epics into Features and Features into Stories.
- Working with teams Agile to schedule work.
- Preparation and management of PI planning.
- Execution and Delivery of Products :
- Execution of iterations and IP.
- Approaches to increasing productivity and delivery quality.
- Preparation for Certification :
- The course prepares you for the certification exam SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).
- Course manual, access to SAFe Studio and other resources are included to help prepare for the exam.
Target audience :
- Company directors, managers, development managers, quality control managers, infrastructure managers, project managers, business analysts, Agile coaches, Product Managers, Portfolio Managers.
Prerequisites :
- Knowledge of Agile concepts (Scrum, XP, Kanban, Lean) and significant experience in an Agile team. A good level of written English is required to follow the training and pass the exam.
The training is interactive, combining theoretical input and practical work, with an emphasis on the exchange of experience and practical feedback from the trainer.
Training SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) is designed to help participants learn how to align strategy and execution within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This two-day course is ideal for executives, project management officers (PMOs) and other key stakeholders involved in portfolio management.
Training content :
- Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) :
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- Learn to link corporate strategy to the portfolio.
- Maintain the portfolio's vision and roadmap.
- Establish Lean budgets and safeguards for portfolio value streams.
- Creating flow with the Kanban Portfolio.
- Implementation of Agile Portfolio Operations :
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- Coordinating value chains (Value Streams).
- Support for program execution and operational excellence.
- Promote Agile contracts.
- Applying Lean Governance :
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- Dynamic adjustment of value chain budgets.
- Epic sequencing for implementation with WSJF.
- Portfolio Epics provisioning.
- Measuring the performance of Lean Portfolio Management.
- Applying Technology Business Management to IT finance.
- Coordination of ongoing compliance.
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- Identification of missing LPM components from the current state.
- Building the SAFe LPM roadmap.
- LPM risk management.
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- Lectures, discussions, brainstorming.
- Practical exercises, official Scaled Agile videos, feedback from the trainer.
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This course is designed for program directors, project managers, portfolio managers and agile coaches. It requires an understanding of the principles and practices Agile and environmental experience SAFe.
YOUR PATH TO CERTIFICATION
We guide you through every step of your SAFe certification journey. After completing a training course, you'll be ready to take the corresponding certification exam, marking an important milestone in your Agile career.