Nothing beats An Agile Team, except a highly trained one.
SAFe® Agile Framework - SAFe Program Consultant (v5)
SAFe® v5 Training Courses
Fully Interactive Remote Training that is SAFe SPC Instructor Lead!
Using the latest distributed PI Planning Tools
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RECENT CLIENTS
Learning Goals
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To perform the role of a SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC), attendees should be able to:
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Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformation
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Implement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
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Empower with a Lean Portfolio
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Align the organization to a common language and way of working
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Perform Value Stream identification
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Launch and support Agile Release Trains, and coordinate Large Solutions
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Build and execute an implementation rollout strategy
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Configure the Framework for a specific enterprise context
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Train managers and executives in Leading SAFe®
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Continue their learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe roles in the enterprise
What Attendees Get
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The class registration includes:
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Attendee workbook
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Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 5 Program Consultant (SPC) exam
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One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
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Course certificate of completion (Collect this book on attendance)
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Attendees must attend all days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.
Topics Covered
Leading SAFe® – Days 1 and 2
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Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
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Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader
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Creating High-Performing Teams and Programs
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Experiencing Program Increment (PI) Planning
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Releasing on Demand with DevOps
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Building Business Solutions and Lean Systems
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Implementing Lean Portfolio Management
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Implementing SAFe® – Days 3 and 4
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Reaching the SAFe Tipping Point
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Designing the Implementation
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Launching an ART
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Coaching ART Execution
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Extending to the Portfolio
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Sustaining and Improving
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Becoming a SAFe 5 Program Consultant (SPC)
SAFe Trainers
Jennifer Fawcett
(SAFe Fellow, SPCT, and coach. Specializing in product management and ownership)
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Jennifer is an empathetic lean and agile leader, practitioner, coach, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Her passion and focus has been in delivering value in the workplace and by creating communities and culture through effective product management learning programs, product ownership, executive portfolio coaching and leadership. She has provided dedicated service in these areas to technology companies for over 35 years. She lives in Boulder Colorado, where she works and plays near the majestic and inspiring Rocky Mountains.
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Michael Cheung
(SPCT -Candidate)
SAFe (SPCT-Candidate) SAFe Trainer and Principal Consultant.
Globally, a highly sought-after SAFe Agile Coach and Trainer, Michael has delivered hundreds of SAFe Classes covering topics such a Lean, Agile, DevOps, Product Development and has over ten years of real-world experience of large-scale Agile Transformations.
He is also an International Speaker and a Bestselling Agile Author. Expertise in Banking, Insurance, Government and Large Multinationals including the Fortune 500.
Certified in the following SAFe Certifications: SPC, RTE, ARCH, APSM, APM, LPM, SASM, SSM, POPM, SA, SDP, SP, ASE, SGP.
Additional Certifications include Lean Six Sigma - Master Black Belt, TKP, CSM, CSP, ICP-ACC, PSM, DA
SAFe Program Consultant V5 with SPC Certification
During this four-day course, attendees learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) and the seven core competencies of the Lean Enterprise. Attendees gain insights and practice how to coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps culture, and empower a Lean Portfolio.
The first two days of the course — Leading SAFe® — provide the basis to teach SAFe to leaders. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise. Certifying as a SAFe® 5 Program Consultant (SPC), and becoming a change agent, enables attendees to coach and guide the enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace and empower them to implement a Lean-Agile SAFe transformation.
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Level: Advanced
Who will benefit?
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The following individuals will benefit from this course:
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Executives and Leaders (CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CTOs and VPs)
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Enterprise Architects
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Product Managers and Solution Managers
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Business Unit Managers
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Program Office Personnel
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SPCs and Enterprise Agile Coaches
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Human Resources
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RTEs
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Epic Owners
Prerequisites
​All stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience.
However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:
5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management
3+ years of experience in Agile
One or more relevant Agile certifications
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Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
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Experience working in a SAFe environment
SAFe Certification Kit
Becoming a Certified SAFe® Program Consultant requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:
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Certified SAFe® Program Consultant PDF certificate
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Certified SAFe® Program Consultant digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
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One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SPC Community of Practice
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Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals
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A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey
Training Options
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On-site Training: Get our trainers to come to you for training exclusive to your organisation.
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Scheduled Classes:
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New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Philadelphia, PA, San Antonio, TX, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, San Jose, CA, Austin TX, Jacksonville FL, Fort Worth TX, San Francisco CA, Columbus OH, Charlotte NC, Indianapolis IN, Seattle WA, Denver CO, Washington DC, El Paso, TX, Boston MA, Nashville, TN Portland OR, Las Vegas NV, Detroit MI, Oklahoma City OK, Memphis TN, Louisville KY, Baltimore MD, Milwaukee WI, Albuquerque NM, Tucson AZ, Fresno, CA, Sacramento CA, Mesa AZ, Atlanta GA, Kansas City MO, Colorado Springs CO, Miami FL, Raleigh NC, Long Beach CA, Virginia Beach VA, Omaha NE, Oakland CA, Minneapolis MN, Arlington TX, Tampa FL, Tulsa OK, New Orleans LA
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United Kingdom (London, Birmingham, Manchester); Germany (Berlin), France (Paris).
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Course Language: English
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Exam Language: English.
Exam Details
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Exam name – SAFe® 4 Program Consultant Exam – or – SAFe® 5 Program Consultant Exam
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Exam format – Multiple choice
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Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
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Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Implementing SAFe® course
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Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam
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Number of questions – 60
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Passing score – 45 out of 60 (75%)
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Language – English
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Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $250.
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Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 30 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
Delegate Support
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Preferential Hotel Rates: Available on request.
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Global SAFe Certified professional provider: We provide SAFe certified professionals from our exclusive scaled agile network for large international enterprises looking to do a Scaled Agile transformation programme.
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Free Entry into ALLYSKY scaled agile network: Complimentary associate membership to ALLYSKY scaled agile network providing you with exclusive opportunites in the agile market place.
We can provide remote SAFe Program Consultant SPC Certification and training in the follow US States: Alabama,Alaska,Arizona,Arkansas,California,Colorado,Connecticut,Delaware,Florida,Georgia,Hawaii,Idaho,Illinois,Indiana,Iowa,Kansas,Kentucky,Louisiana,Maine,Maryland,Massachusetts,Michigan,Minnesota,Mississippi,Missouri,Montana,Nebraska,Nevada,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New Mexico,New York,North Carolina,North Dakota,Ohio,Oklahoma,Oregon,Pennsylvania,Rhode Island,South Carolina,South Dakota, Tennessee,Texas,Utah,Vermont,Virginia,Washington,West Virginia,Wisconsin,Wyoming
We can provide remote SAFe Program Consultant SPC Certification and training in the follow US Cities:
New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, San Antonio, TX, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, San Jose, CA, Austin TX, Jacksonville FL, Fort Worth TX, San Francisco CA, Columbus OH, Charlotte NC, Indianapolis IN, Seattle WA, Denver CO, Washington DC, El Paso, TX, Boston MA, Nashville, TN Portland OR, Las Vegas NV, Detroit MI, Oklahoma City OK, Memphis TN, Louisville KY, Baltimore MD, Milwaukee WI, Albuquerque NM, Tucson AZ, Fresno, CA, Sacramento CA, Mesa AZ, Atlanta GA, Kansas City MO, Colorado Springs CO, Miami FL, Raleigh NC, Long Beach CA, Virginia Beach VA, Omaha NE, Oakland CA, Minneapolis MN, Arlington TX, Tampa FL, Tulsa OK, New Orleans LA