Safe Made Simple: A Practical Guide To Scaled Agile Success

Demystifying the Scaled Agile Framework for Real-World Delivery

What you'll learn

Understand the SAFe Fundamentals: Grasp the key values, principles, and configurations of SAFe (Essential, Large, Portfolio).

Apply Essential SAFe Practices: Gain practical insights into agile execution, design thinking, and continuous integration/deployment.

Execute Effective PI Planning: Learn how to plan, facilitate, and conclude PI planning sessions that align teams toward shared objectives.

Prioritise with WSJF: Master Weighted Shortest Job First to maximise value delivery and reduce cost of delay.

Navigate Complex Configurations: Identify the additional considerations for Large and Portfolio configurations, including lean budgets and investment horizons.

Requirements

Basic Agile/Scrum Knowledge: Familiarity with agile practices or scrum fundamentals is helpful (though not strictly mandatory).

Some Project/Team Experience: This course is most beneficial for those who’ve been involved in team-based delivery.

Willingness to Learn: An open mind and readiness to explore new frameworks will help participants get the most from the content.

Description

OverviewThis course provides a hands-on, jargon-free introduction to the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology, guiding you through the essential principles and practices needed to extend agile thinking beyond a single team. You’ll start by exploring SAFe’s core values and principles, then gradually progress through its essential, large, and portfolio configurations. This structured approach ensures you understand how to align multiple teams or entire departments with a unified strategic vision.Key TopicsSAFe core values: Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, Programme ExecutionSAFe principles for scaling agile effectivelyPI planning and how synchronous events drive successful releasesWeighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) prioritisation for optimised value deliveryLean budgets and portfolio management for enterprise-wide agilityCritical roles that support continuous improvement and collaborationTakeawaysBy the end of this course, you’ll be confident in applying SAFe concepts to manage projects effectively, deliver value faster, and foster better communication across your organisation. You’ll also gain insights into backlog management, cross-functional team coordination, and continuous integration practices, enabling you to make decisions that adapt to evolving priorities.Put simply, this course equips you with the knowledge and strategies to transform how your teams collaborate, plan, and execute. Whether you’re a project manager, scrum master, or business leader, you’ll discover how SAFe can revolutionise your delivery approach and position you for success in dynamic environments

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: The SAFe Big Picture and Foundations

Lecture 2 The SAFe Big Picture

Lecture 3 The 4 Scaled Agile Foundations

Lecture 4 The 6 Scaled Agile Principles

Section 3: Essential SAFe Configuration

Lecture 5 The Essential Configuration – Design Thinking, Agile Execution, and CI/CD

Lecture 6 Programme Increment (PI) Planning

Lecture 7 The Programme Board and Programme Kanban

Lecture 8 Non Functional Requirements (NFRs) and Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)

Section 4: Large Configuration

Lecture 9 Key Considerations for the SAFe Large Configuration

Section 5: Portfolio Configuration

Lecture 10 The SAFe Portfolio Configuration

Lecture 11 The Portfolio Canvas and Investment Horizon

Section 6: Core Competencies, Roles, and the Spanning Palette

Lecture 12 The 7 Core Competencies in Scaled Agile

Lecture 13 The Essential Scaled Agile Roles

Lecture 14 The SAFe Big Picture Spanning Palette

Section 7: Course Recap

Lecture 15 Course Recap

Project Managers, Programme Managers, and Agile Coaches who want a scalable framework to coordinate multiple teams.,Team Leads and Department Heads looking to align strategy with day-to-day execution.,Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Developers who need a wider view of agile delivery beyond a single-team environment.,Anyone Curious About Scaled Agile, especially those deciding whether the full SAFe certification is right for them.