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Implementing SAFe® with SPC certification

  • Course Code SAFE-SPC
  • Duration 4 days

Course Delivery

Virtual Learning Price

£2,925.00

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Course Delivery

This course is available in the following formats:

  • Company Event

    Event at company

  • Public Classroom

    Traditional Classroom Learning

  • Virtual Learning

    Learning that is virtual

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Course Overview

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On your way to becoming a Certified SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC), this course will prepare you to:

  • Implement the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®)
  • Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe and act as a SAFe Agilist (SA) certifying agent
  • Train teams in SAFe ScrumXP for Teams and act as a SAFe Practioner (SP) certifying agent

For the first half of this course is an intensive version of Leading SAFe® with Certified SAFe® Agilist (SA). The goal is to prepare certified SAFe Practice Consultants (SPCs) to teach the course and act as a certifying agent for SAFe Agilists (SAs). Outcomes include:

  •  The ability to lead an enterprise agile transformation while leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its underlying principles of lean thinking and product development flow. 
  • A thorough understanding of how the principles and practices of the SAFe framework support Agile Teams, Agile Programs, Agile Program Portfolio Management, and Agile Architecture.

The second half of this course focuses on developing the ability to identify, plan, and implement SAFe programs with Agile Release Trains. Students will leave class with the briefings, artifacts, and templates needed to: 

  • Identify value streams
  • Optimize organizational change management
  • Launch agile programs
  • Plan and execute major events and milestones
  • Implement effective processes and measures for continuous program improvement

*Cprime is proud to be a Gold SPCT and Platform Level partner with Scaled Agile, the exclusive certifying body for the Scaled Agile Framework. Attending this class and passing the qualifying exam will earn you the SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) certification.

Course Schedule

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    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date: 27-30 May, 2025
    • Location: Virtual

    £2,395.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date: 22-25 July, 2025
    • Location: Virtual

    £2,395.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date: 23-26 September, 2025
    • Location: Virtual

    £2,395.00

    • Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
    • Date: 25-28 November, 2025
    • Location: Virtual

    £2,395.00

Target Audience

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  • Agile coaches
  • Team leads
  • Project managers
  • Change agents
  • Executives and senior management involved in Agile transformations
  • Course Objectives

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  • Understand the SAFe framework and its benefits
  • Develop skills to facilitate Lean-Agile transformations
  • Learn to coach Agile teams and manage organizational change
  • Gain insight into implementing SAFe practices effectively
  • Utilize metrics for continuous improvement in Agile environments
  • Course Content

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  • Introduction to SAFe

    • Overview of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its relevance in today’s business landscape.
    • Key concepts: Lean-Agile mindset, value streams, and roles in SAFe.
  • SAFe Principles

    • In-depth exploration of SAFe's foundational principles, including:
      • Take an economic view
      • Apply systems thinking
      • Assume variability; preserve options
  • Implementing SAFe

    • Detailed roadmap for implementing SAFe across the enterprise, focusing on:
      • Defining roles: SPCs, Release Train Engineers, Product Owners, etc.
      • Creating implementation plans that align with business objectives.
  • Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

    • Strategies for launching and supporting ARTs, including:
      • Organizing teams around value streams.
      • Running effective Program Increment (PI) planning sessions.
  • Building an Agile Culture

    • Techniques to cultivate an Agile mindset throughout the organization, such as:
      • Engaging leadership in change initiatives.
      • Addressing cultural barriers and resistance.
  • Metrics and Continuous Improvement

    • Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess Agile effectiveness, including:
      • Velocity, cycle time, and team engagement metrics.
      • Using metrics to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
  • Case Studies and Real-World Applications

    • Analyzing successful SAFe implementations through case studies.
    • Interactive group discussions focusing on overcoming common challenges in scaling Agile.
  • Course Prerequisites

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  • Experience: A basic understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) is required.
  • Work Background: Familiarity with working in Agile teams is essential; prior experience in project or program management is a plus.
  • Test Certification

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  • Participants will complete a series of assessments throughout the course.
  • A final exam will be administered to evaluate understanding and application of course material.
  • Upon successful completion, participants will receive a SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) certification.
  • Follow on Courses

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  • Leading SAFe®
  • SAFe® for Teams
  • SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager
  • Advanced SAFe® for Lean Portfolio Management
  • Further Information

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    For more details, including course dates, registration, and fees, please visit website contact our support team. Join us to transform your organization’s Agile journey!

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