SAFe® Government Practitioner

Why take this course

Working in the public sector requires a specific approach to project and program management. This training will teach you how to lead an effective organizational transformation to a Lean-Agile model tailored to government requirements and guidelines. You’ll gain the skills to run Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and deliver Program Increments (PIs), improving efficiency and the quality of outcomes.

What you’ll learn

• Transform public sector organizations and programs from traditional models to Lean-Agile and DevOps
• Align technology strategy, budgeting, and processes with flow-based practices and government guidelines
• Organize and lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within Program Increments (PIs)
• Coordinate Large Solutions in multi-vendor environments
• Identify and develop the leadership mindset required for Lean-Agile transformation
• Analyze SAFe® success patterns in the public sector
• Develop a SAFe® implementation plan for your organization, program, or agency

Who is this course for

• Managers, directors, and department heads
• Development, engineering, quality, architecture, operations, and support managers
• Program and project managers
• Members of the Program/Project Management Office (PMO)

Topics covered

• Advancing Lean-Agile in government
• Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
• Understanding SAFe Principles
• Creating high-performing Agile teams and programs
• Planning with cadence and synchronization
• Delivering value in Program Increments
• Mapping the path to agency and program agility
• Leading successful change

Prerequisites

All stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience.