SAFe® Agile Software Engineering 

Why take this course

Agile software engineering is the key to building scalable, high-quality solutions. In this training, you’ll explore cutting-edge technical practices that boost team effectiveness and enable faster delivery of value within SAFe®. You’ll gain knowledge that sets you apart in the job market and equips you to collaborate effectively in Lean-Agile environments.

What you’ll learn

• What Agile Software Engineering is and the values that define it
• How to apply Test-First approaches in software design
• How to use Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to create shared understanding
• How to effectively communicate requirements and designs with Agile modeling
• How to design applications with testability in mind
• How to ensure code and architecture quality during development
• How to build systems aligned with Code Quality and Design Quality principles
• How to leverage test infrastructure for automated testing
• How to integrate Intentional Architecture with Emergent Design
• How to optimize value delivery using Lean-Agile principles
• How to create and implement an Agile Software Engineering adoption plan

Who is this course for

• Software developers working in Agile teams
• Technical testers and quality engineers
• Product Owners seeking to better understand the technical delivery process
• Scrum Masters supporting development teams
• Technical managers and team leaders
• Anyone interested in SAFe®, quality, and architecture in Agile environments

Topics covered

• Introduction to Agile Software Engineering
• Connecting Principles and Practices to Built-In Quality
• Accelerating Flow
• Applying Intentional Architecture
• Thinking Test-First
• Discovering Story Details
• Creating a Shared Understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Communicating with Models
• Building Systems with Code Quality
• Building Systems with Design Quality
• Implementing with Quality

Prerequisites

The course is open to all Lean-Agile transformation stakeholders, regardless of prior experience. However, the following prerequisites will make the training more productive:

• Understanding of SAFe® for Teams
• Experience in engineering, development, development management, or quality assurance