What is SAFe®?
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is one of the most popular frameworks for implementing agility at scale in large organizations. Designed to align teams, departments and strategic levels around a common vision, SAFe® offers a comprehensive structure for managing complex programs while fostering collaboration, continuous delivery and continuous improvement.
SAFe® enables companies to:
- Improve their time-to-market.
- Increase product quality.
- Strengthen employee commitment.
- Offer greater predictability in project management.
Why obtain SAFe® certification?
Apply Lean-Agile principles in their organization
Adopting Lean-Agile principles simplifies processes, eliminates waste, and focuses on delivering value to the customer. These principles foster a culture of collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
Facilitate the operation of Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Agile Release Trains (ARTs) are teams of teams working in cadence to deliver complex solutions. Facilitating their operation involves ensuring fluid coordination, managing dependencies, and ensuring that each team contributes to achieving common goals.
Manage company-wide backlogs
Managing backlogs at scale means prioritizing and organizing strategic initiatives and functionalities in line with overall corporate objectives. This ensures optimal use of resources and concentration on high-impact efforts.
Career advancement
In today’s competitive job market, SAFe® certification can set you apart. It testifies to your expertise and your commitment to continuing education.
Optimize coordination between teams to deliver value
Effective coordination between teams minimizes silos, quickly resolves obstacles and maximizes synergy. By fostering proactive collaboration, organizations can accelerate delivery cycles and respond rapidly to market needs.
Join a global community
With SAFe® certification, you become part of a global network of experts, opening doors to knowledge exchange, collaboration and continuous learning.
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The value of each certification
SAFe® Agilist (SA)
Overview
SAFe® Agilist certification, through Leading SAFe® training, is ideal for leaders and managers who want to master Lean-Agile principles to align their teams and strategies around common goals.
Benefits
Understand and apply SAFe® principles and practices to align your strategic initiatives.
mprove productivity and collaboration between teams and departments.
Accelerate value delivery while strengthening organizational agility.
Application
This certification prepares leaders to transform their organization to maximize the impact of Lean-Agile practices at scale.
SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM)
Overview
SAFe® Scrum Master certification is aimed at Scrum Masters who wish to play a key role in facilitating Agile Release Trains and managing Agile teams in a SAFe® environment.
Benefits
Learn how to manage inter-team dependencies in a scaled Agile framework.
Master facilitation and conflict resolution techniques at ART level.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment within teams.
Application
This certification trains Scrum Masters to effectively support teams and programs in a large-scale agile context.
SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
Overview
SAFe® POPM certification helps Product Owners and Product Managers to effectively manage backlogs and define priorities in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
Benefits
Learn how to prioritize features to maximize customer value.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
Ensure continuous, consistent delivery as part of Agile Release Trains.
Application
This certification prepares professionals to manage and optimize workflows and priorities in complex environments.
The journey to certification
Achieving Scrum certification is not just about taking a course and passing an exam. It’s a journey of understanding, application and continuous learning. Here’s a brief overview of the certification process
Training: Attend a training session delivered by a recognized institution, such as Pyxis Doceo, where you’ll be immersed in interactive sessions, real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises.
Exam: After training, you will take an exam to test your understanding and application of SAFe® principles.
Certification: On successful completion of the training course, you will be awarded a certification attesting to your expertise in the field.
Continuous learning: SAFe® is constantly evolving, and so should your knowledge. Participate in workshops, webinars and community discussions to keep up to date.
In conclusion
At Pyxis Doceo, we are committed to providing you with high-quality, case-based training adapted to your organizational context. Our SAFe®-certified trainers combine their expertise with an interactive teaching approach, to guarantee optimal assimilation of concepts and immediate application.
Ready to embark on your SAFe® journey? Contact us at Pyxis Doceo, and together we’ll pave the way to agility, efficiency and success.