Implementing SAFe 4.6 (SPC)

Is your organization starting a Lean Agile transformation based on the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe® 4.6? As a potential SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC 4.6), you intend to start and support the future Agile Release Train's (ART's) transformation?

We have the right training for you!

During this four-day course, attendees will learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), as well as the five core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Attendees will also gain insights and practice how to coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps culture, and a Lean Portfolio. The first two days of the course—Leading SAFe®—will provide them with the basis to teach SAFe to leaders. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise.

Becoming a Certified SAFe® 4 Program Consultant (SPC), and becoming a change agent, will enable attendees to coach and guide the enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace and empower them to implement a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation.

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Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), attendees should be able to:

• Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation
• Implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Empower with a Lean Portfolio
• Align the organization to a common language and way of working
• Perform Value Stream identification
• Launch and support Agile Release Trains, and coordinate Large Solutions
• Build and execute an implementation rollout strategy
• Configure the Framework for a specific enterprise context
• Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe®
• Continue their learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe roles in the enterprise

Content

Leading SAFe® – Days 1 and 2

• Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
• Creating High-Performing Teams and Programs
• Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
• Releasing on Demand with DevOps
• Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems
• Implementing Lean Portfolio Management

Implementing SAFe® – Days 3 and 4

• Reaching the SAFe Tipping Point
• Designing the Implementation
• Launching an ART
• Coaching ART Execution
• Extending to the Portfolio
• Sustaining and Improving
• Becoming a SAFe 4 Program Consultant (SPC)

Audience

This course is intended for those who will be materially and directly involved in a SAFe implementation. This includes practitioners, change agents, and consultants responsible for implementing Agile programs and portfolios as part of an enterprise Lean-Agile change initiative. Attendees typically include:

• Professional Services Consultants
• Internal Change Agents, Lean-Agile Center for Excellence (LACE) participants, Agile Working Groups
• Business and Technology Executives, Leaders, Managers, and Directors
• Portfolio Managers and Fiduciaries, Project/Program Management Office (PMO) personnel
• Development, QA, and IT Managers
• Program and Project Managers
• Product and Product Line Managers
• Process Leads and Lifecycle Governance personnel
• Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects

Exam Details

• Exam name – SAFe 4 Program Consultant Exam.
• Exam format – Multiple choice.
• 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 Implementing SAFe course.
• Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.
• Number of questions – 60.
• Passing score – 45 out of 60 (75% pass rate).
• 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 $250.
• 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.

Certification

Attendees who pass the exam will receive:

• SAFe^® Program Consultant (SPC) certificate
• A SAFe^® 4 Program Consultant digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as a Certified SAFe^® Program Consultant, which includes access to the SPC Community of Practice
• A SAFe^® Program Consultant certification usage guide with SPC certification marks
• Access to online Trainer Enablement plans to qualify to teach and certify others in Leading SAFe^® (SA), SAFe^® for Government (SGP), SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), SAFe^® Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe^® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), SAFe^® DevOps (SDP), SAFe^® Agile Software Engineering (ASE), SAFe^® for Teams (SP), and SAFe^® Release Train Engineer (RTE).*
     *You must be a certified RTE and an SPC to teach the RTE course, and only Gold Partner SPCTs can qualify to teach the RTE course in a public environment.
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during and throughout their SAFe journey

Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned. Renewal fee is $895.

Prerequisites

wibas SAFe Courses

This course is conducted by our training partners Gladwell and KEGON. wibas trainers are certified SAFe® Program Consultants (SPC) of Scaled Agile, Inc. Gladwell and KEGON trainers are certified SAFe® Program Consultant Trainers (SPCT) of Scaled Agile, Inc. More details about this training can be found on the official SAFe® website.