Advanced Scrum Practices & SAFe Certification

Service Breakdown

1. Advanced Scrum Techniques & Scaling Agile

• Story Mapping for Better Backlog Management
• Understanding User Story Mapping and its role in prioritizing work.
• Identifying MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and incremental releases.
• Hands-on practice in mapping stories across sprints.
• Dependency Management & Risk Mitigation
• Identifying and managing cross-team dependencies.
• Using tools like Jira Advanced Roadmaps for tracking.
• Facilitating discussions between teams to reduce blockers.
• Advanced Sprint Planning & Release Management
• Effective capacity planning to prevent overcommitment.
• Managing technical debt and continuous improvement.
• Aligning sprint goals with long-term product roadmaps.
• Hands-On Exercise:
• Create a story map for a real-world project and identify dependencies.

2. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Deep Dive

• Introduction to SAFe & Its Core Principles
• SAFe configurations: Essential, Large Solution, Portfolio, and Full SAFe.
• Core competencies like Lean-Agile Leadership and Continuous Learning Culture.
• SAFe vs. Scrum: When to scale Agile and how to decide.
• Program Increment (PI) Planning & Execution
• How to facilitate a PI Planning event effectively.
• Aligning teams using the Program Board & ART Backlog.
• Managing risks using ROAM (Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated) methodology.
• Agile Release Trains (ARTs) & Their Execution
• Organizing multiple teams into an Agile Release Train (ART).
• Handling cross-team collaboration in large organizations.
• Monitoring ART health using inspect and adapt ceremonies.
• Hands-On Exercise:
• Simulating a PI Planning event with real backlog items.

3. SAFe Certification Preparation

• Understanding SAFe Certifications & Choosing the Right One
• SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) – Ideal for Scrum Masters leading SAFe teams.
• SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) – For experienced SMs handling multiple teams.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) – For Agile coaches and transformation leads.
• Exam Content Breakdown & Key Focus Areas
• Deep dive into Lean-Agile Principles, Flow-Based Work, and Continuous Delivery Pipelines.
• Understanding Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and DevOps in SAFe.
• Mock Tests & Exam Strategies
• Providing full-length SAFe mock tests to assess knowledge.
• Sharing exam tips, time management strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid.
• Personalized feedback on mock test performance.
• Hands-On Exercise:
• Complete a mock SAFe exam with instant review and improvement tips.

4. Leadership & Coaching Skills for SAFe & Scrum Masters

• Facilitating Difficult Conversations & Conflict Resolution
• Handling resistance to Agile transformations.
• Coaching teams on self-organization and ownership.
• Leading Change in Agile Transformations
• How to implement SAFe in a non-Agile environment.
• Techniques for managing leadership expectations and aligning business goals.
• Scaling Agile Beyond SAFe
• Comparing SAFe with LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum), Nexus, and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD).
• Identifying the best Agile scaling model for your organization.
• Hands-On Exercise:
• Simulating a coaching session with real-world Agile challenges.

Value Proposition for Customers

• Real-World Application – Learn how to apply SAFe principles beyond theory.
• Personalized Coaching – Get 1:1 guidance for exam preparation and Agile coaching.
• Comprehensive Study Materials – Includes PDFs, cheat sheets, and case studies.
• Exclusive Mock Tests – Prepare with realistic exam simulations to boost confidence.