Introduction

SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Training Course provides an in-depth understanding of how large organizations can implement Agile at scale to drive business agility, enhance productivity, and improve product delivery. This course equips participants with practical tools, strategies, and frameworks to align teams, programs, and portfolios while fostering collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across the enterprise. Participants will gain hands-on experience with SAFe principles, lean-agile practices, program increment planning, and value stream management to successfully deliver high-quality products and services in complex organizational environments.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face challenges such as siloed teams, misaligned objectives, and slow time-to-market. SAFe offers a structured yet flexible approach to scaling agile practices, enabling enterprises to respond effectively to customer needs, market changes, and technological disruptions. This course also emphasizes leadership, cultural transformation, and metrics-driven decision-making to ensure that agile principles are embedded at all levels, promoting sustainable growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Programme Curriculum

SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Training Course

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand the core principles and values of the SAFe framework.
Implement Lean-Agile mindset and practices across teams and portfolios.
Align business strategy with agile portfolio management.
Apply agile release train (ART) concepts to program execution.
Plan and execute Program Increments (PI) effectively.
Facilitate team, program, and solution-level agile ceremonies.
Use SAFe metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
Integrate DevOps and continuous delivery pipelines within SAFe.
Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Implement lean portfolio management and value stream mapping.
Enable agile transformation through leadership and change management.
Apply SAFe for large-scale product development and delivery.
Identify challenges and solutions for scaling agile practices enterprise-wide.

Organizational Benefits

Improved alignment between strategy and execution
Faster time-to-market for products and services
Enhanced collaboration and communication across teams
Increased transparency and predictability in project delivery
Stronger portfolio governance and resource allocation
Improved customer-centric product development
Reduced waste through lean practices and continuous improvement
Greater employee engagement and empowerment
Scalable agile practices across the enterprise
Strengthened organizational agility and innovation capacity

Target Audiences

Enterprise leaders and executives
Agile coaches and Scrum Masters
Program and portfolio managers
Product managers and product owners
Project managers and delivery leads
Development team members and architects
Business analysts and process improvement specialists
Change management and transformation teams

Course Duration: 10 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to SAFe

Overview of SAFe principles, values, and configurations
Differences between team-level and enterprise-level agility
Benefits of scaling Agile across the organization
Understanding Lean-Agile mindset and culture
Identifying roles and responsibilities in SAFe
Case Study: Successful SAFe adoption in a global enterprise

Module 2: Lean-Agile Mindset

Core principles of Lean thinking and Agile methodology
Applying Agile values to business strategy and delivery
Emphasizing customer-centricity and value delivery
Encouraging collaboration and continuous learning
Using empirical process control in SAFe practices
Case Study: Cultural transformation through Lean-Agile mindset

Module 3: SAFe Implementation Roadmap

Steps for successful SAFe adoption in enterprises
Establishing an implementation plan and milestones
Identifying change agents and governance structures
Setting metrics and tracking progress during transformation
Addressing common challenges and resistance points
Case Study: SAFe implementation roadmap in a mid-sized organization

Module 4: Agile Release Train (ART)

Understanding ART structure and objectives
Roles and responsibilities in ART teams
Coordinating multiple agile teams for program delivery
ART planning, execution, and inspection practices
Metrics for measuring ART performance and success
Case Study: Managing a cross-functional ART for product delivery

Module 5: Program Increment (PI) Planning

Planning PI objectives and setting priorities
Preparing backlogs and identifying dependencies
Conducting PI planning events and alignment sessions
Tracking progress and adjusting objectives dynamically
Reviewing outcomes and lessons learned
Case Study: Executing a PI planning session in a large enterprise

Module 6: Team & Technical Agility

Building high-performing agile teams
Applying technical practices and continuous integration
Facilitating Scrum of Scrums and coordination meetings
Implementing test automation and quality practices
Aligning team deliverables with program objectives
Case Study: Team agility improvements in software development

Module 7: DevOps & Continuous Delivery

Principles of DevOps and continuous delivery pipelines
Integrating CI/CD in large-scale agile projects
Automating deployment, testing, and monitoring
Ensuring security and compliance in DevOps pipelines
Measuring flow efficiency and delivery performance
Case Study: DevOps adoption accelerating product release cycles

Module 8: Agile Product Delivery

Managing value streams and product backlogs
Prioritizing features based on business and customer value
Coordinating product development across multiple teams
Integrating feedback loops and continuous improvement
Evaluating product delivery performance
Case Study: Delivering a high-value product using SAFe practices

Module 9: Lean Portfolio Management

Aligning strategy, funding, and execution in portfolio management
Creating epics and managing portfolio backlogs
Tracking portfolio performance and business outcomes
Applying lean budgeting and governance practices
Using metrics to optimize portfolio decisions
Case Study: Portfolio management transformation in a financial services company

Module 10: Organizational Agility

Scaling agility beyond IT to business units and functions
Building a learning organization culture
Integrating Agile practices into corporate strategy
Promoting leadership engagement and decision-making agility
Measuring organizational agility and outcomes
Case Study: Enterprise-wide transformation using SAFe principles

Module 11: Metrics & Performance Measurement

Key metrics for program, team, and portfolio performance
Using OKRs, KPIs, and SAFe metrics to track progress
Monitoring delivery predictability, quality, and value
Identifying improvement areas based on data-driven insights
Reporting results to leadership and stakeholders
Case Study: Using SAFe metrics to optimize delivery across departments

Module 12: Change Leadership & Transformation

Leading change and fostering a Lean-Agile culture
Communicating vision, benefits, and roles in transformation
Overcoming resistance and engaging stakeholders
Establishing coaching and mentoring frameworks
Embedding continuous learning practices organization-wide
Case Study: Leadership strategies for successful SAFe adoption

Module 13: Advanced SAFe Practices

Managing large solution delivery using SAFe
Coordinating complex dependencies across portfolios
Applying advanced practices such as solution trains
Aligning architecture and design across teams
Measuring solution-level outcomes and value delivery
Case Study: Advanced SAFe deployment in a multinational company

Module 14: Risk Management & Compliance

Identifying risks in agile transformation initiatives
Applying risk-adjusted backlog prioritization
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
Managing dependencies and cross-team risks
Establishing escalation paths and mitigation plans
Case Study: Risk and compliance management in SAFe adoption

Module 15: Scaling SAFe for Enterprise Success

Integrating SAFe across multiple portfolios and business units
Continuous improvement and maturity assessment
Maintaining alignment with business strategy and goals
Building long-term sustainment plans for agility
Sharing lessons learned and knowledge across the enterprise
Case Study: Scaling SAFe successfully in a global organization

Training Methodology

Instructor-led lectures and conceptual briefings
Hands-on exercises with practical SAFe tools and templates
Group discussions and scenario-based problem solving
Case study analysis and peer learning sessions
Simulation of PI planning and ART coordination exercises
Continuous assessment and feedback with action plan development

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

MS Word Jira Align Rally (formerly CA Agile Central) and VersionOne

Programme Fee

Duration: 10 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $2,000

Physical Price: $3,000

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $2,000