What Is SAFe®: Scaled Agile for Enterprises from Pluralsight

Are you wondering how to scale agile to your entire organization using SAFe®? This course will teach you how to help your entire organization benefit from an agile approach to product delivery using the SAFe® framework.

Have you found success with an agile approach on a single team and are now considering scaling that same approach to your entire organization? In this course, What Is SAFe®: Scaled Agile for Enterprises, you’ll learn how SAFe® can help your entire organization reap the benefits of an agile approach. First, you’ll learn what questions to consider when choosing an agile scaling framework for your organization. Next, you’ll explore the core principles of SAFe® as they relate to an agile approach. Finally, you’ll discover the common components of a SAFe® implementation that you’re likely to encounter in your scaling implementation. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to determine if SAFe® is the right choice for scaling agile to your organization.

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Suitable for leaders, team leads, and agile practitioners who want to explore scaling agile practices for their organization

It utilizes the SAFe® framework to empower teams with better delivery practices

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Foundational safe enterprise overview

According to learners, "What Is SAFe®: Scaled Agile for Enterprises" is a clear and concise overview of the SAFe framework, making it an excellent introductory course for those new to scaled agile concepts. Students frequently commend the well-structured content and the instructor's ability to explain complex topics simply, which helps to demystify SAFe for beginners. While praised as a solid foundational resource for understanding SAFe principles and components, some learners note that it lacks in-depth practical examples or guidance for real-world implementation, potentially making it too basic for those with extensive prior agile experience.

Instructor is clear, engaging, and easy to follow.

"The instructor explains complex concepts simply, making it easy to grasp and follow along."

"I appreciated the instructor's clear delivery; their explanations were always easy to understand."

"The engaging teaching style kept me interested throughout the course, which is important for introductory material."

Highly recommended for those new to SAFe or enterprise agile.

"Excellent course for anyone new to SAFe. It's a great starting point before diving into more advanced topics."

"Perfect for gaining initial familiarity with SAFe if you have no prior experience with scaled agile frameworks."

"As an absolute beginner to SAFe, I found this course invaluable for building a solid foundational understanding."

Provides an excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to SAFe.

"This course provides a very clear and concise overview of the SAFe framework, making it easy to grasp."

"I found the explanations to be very clear and structured logically, which really helped me understand the basics of SAFe."

"The lectures distilled complex ideas into digestible parts, perfectly summarizing 'What is SAFe'."

May be overly simplistic for those with prior agile knowledge.

"If you already have some agile background or exposure to SAFe, this course might feel too basic and repetitive."

"I found the content a bit simplistic for my level of agile expertise; it's truly just an introduction."

"For experienced professionals, much of the information might be review, without offering new insights."

Limited real-world examples and advanced implementation guidance.

"While it provided a good overview, I felt it lacked depth in certain areas and could benefit from more real-world examples."

"If you're looking for practical implementation strategies or case studies, this course is quite high-level."

"I was hoping for more practical guidance on how to actually apply SAFe in an organization, but it focused purely on theory."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in What Is SAFe®: Scaled Agile for Enterprises with these activities:

Attend Pluralsight Instructor QA Office Hours for SAFe®

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Apply what you've learned in this course and ask any lingering questions to enhance your understanding of SAFe® while you're learning.

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Access Pluralsight Instructor QA Office Hours for SAFe®
Review any questions you may have about SAFe®
Attend the live session and ask your questions

Complete SAFe® Certification Practice Tests

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Test and refine your SAFe® knowledge in preparation for the official certification, ensuring your understanding of core principles and best practices.

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Obtain SAFe® certification practice tests
Take the practice tests and review your results
Identify areas for improvement and focus your studies accordingly
Retake the practice tests to track your progress

Follow Pluralsight Tutorial on Implementing SAFe® in Your Organization

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Supplement your learning with practical guidance to enhance your ability to scale agile.

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Review Pluralsight's SAFe® implementation tutorial
Follow the steps outlined in the tutorial
Apply what you've learned to your own organization

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Create a SAFe® Implementation Plan

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Develop a practical plan to scale agile principles to your organization to solidify your grasp of SAFe® implementation.

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Gather information about your organization's current agile practices
Identify the areas where SAFe® can be implemented
Develop a plan for implementing SAFe®
Present your plan to your organization's leadership

Mentor New SAFe® Practitioners

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Reinforce your understanding of SAFe® by sharing your knowledge with others.

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Identify opportunities to mentor new SAFe® practitioners
Develop a mentoring plan
Meet with your mentees regularly to provide guidance and support
Evaluate the progress of your mentees and provide feedback

Lead a SAFe® Transformation Project

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Get hands-on experience with SAFe® by leading a real-world transformation project in your organization.

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Identify a suitable project for SAFe® implementation
Develop a plan for implementing SAFe® on the project
Lead the project team through the SAFe® implementation
Evaluate the results of the SAFe® implementation

Career center

Learners who complete What Is SAFe®: Scaled Agile for Enterprises will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Agile Coach

Agile Coaches help organizations adopt agile methodologies and practices. Knowledge of SAFe® can help you excel in this role by providing a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively guide organizations through their agile transformations.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for defining and managing the roadmap for a product. SAFe® provides a framework for aligning product development with the overall strategic objectives of the organization. By taking this course, you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a Product Manager in an agile environment.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and controlling projects. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively manage projects in a complex and dynamic environment.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively collaborate with other team members and contribute to the successful delivery of software products.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts gather and analyze business requirements. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively translate business needs into technical requirements.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test software applications to ensure they meet the required quality standards. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively test software applications in a complex and dynamic environment.

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Scrum Master

Scrum Masters facilitate Scrum teams and help them adopt agile practices. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively lead Scrum teams and help them achieve their goals.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively collaborate with both development and operations teams and help streamline the software delivery process.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively use data to drive decision-making and improve business outcomes.

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Product Owner

Product Owners define the vision and roadmap for a product. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively define and manage the product roadmap.

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Release Train Engineer

Release Train Engineers manage the flow of work through the SAFe® pipeline. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively manage the release train and ensure that the organization is delivering value to customers.

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Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Managers manage the investment portfolio of an organization. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively manage the portfolio and make better investment decisions.

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Executive

Executives are responsible for the overall success of an organization. SAFe® provides a framework for scaling agile to the enterprise level. By understanding the principles of SAFe®, you can more effectively lead your organization and achieve your business goals.

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