SAFe® for Architects Training Course

• Educational Background: Prior experience in software or system architecture, Agile principles, and SAFe® concepts is recommended for learners. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.  

• Interest in Agile Powered Architecture: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in Agile backed architectural principles to drive value and foster collaboration. 

• Strategic Alignment with Business Goals: Learn to align architectural practices with organisational goals, ensuring value delivery and effective collaboration across Agile teams. 

• Enhanced Leadership in Agile Transformation: Develop leadership skills to guide teams and stakeholders in adopting and thriving within a Lean-Agile enterprise environment. 

• Effective Architectural Decision-Making: Gain insights into making informed architectural decisions that support continuous delivery, innovation, and system sustainability. 

• Proficiency in SAFe® Framework: Build expertise in applying SAFe® principles to architecture, fostering scalability and adaptability in complex Agile systems. 

This course is ideal for professionals in architecture and leadership roles aiming to align practices with Agile principles and business goals.

• System Architects
• Solution Architects
• Enterprise Architects
• Senior Technical Leaders
• Software Engineers
• IT Directors
• Agile Practitioners 

Module 1: Exemplifying Agile Architecture 

• Explore Agile Architecture 

• SAFe® Architect Roles and Collaborations 

• Architect using SAFe® Principles 
   

Module 2: Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand 

• What is DevOps? 

• Flow of Value through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline 

• Architecting for Continuous Exploration 

• Architecting for Continuous Integration 

• Architecting for Continuous Deployment 

• Architecting for Release on Demand 
   

Module 3: Aligning Architecture with Business Value 

• Aligning Architecture with Strategic Themes, Portfolio Canvas, and Portfolio Vision 

• Supporting the Business with Value Streams 

• Delivering value through Solution Trains and Agile Release Trains 
   

Module 4: Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps 

• Aligning Solution Vision with Strategic Themes and Solution Context 

• Contributing to Solution Intent 

• Managing Quality 

• Contributing to Roadmaps 
   

Module 5: Preparing Architecture for PI Planning 

• Contributing to the ART Backlog 

• Prioritising and Sequencing Work in the ART Backlog 

• Contributing to Solution Train pre-PI Planning 
   

Module 6: Coordinating Architecture throughout PI Planning 

• Contributing to PI Planning 

• Participating in Management Review and Problem-Solving 

• Contributing to Solution Train Post-PI Planning 
   

Module 7: Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI Execution 

• Guiding Architecture and Continuous Delivery throughout the PI 

• Participating in Iteration Reviews and System and Solution Demos 

• Relentless Improvement through Inspect & Adapt 
   

Module 8: Supporting New Strategic Themes and Value Streams 

• Aligning Architecture to Enterprise Strategy 

• Evolving the Solution Portfolio 

• Contributing Enabler Epics to the Portfolio Kanban 

• Coordinating across Value Streams 
   

Module 9: Leading as an Architect during a Lean-Agile Transformation 

• Lean-Agile Leadership 

• Leading the Agile Architecture Transformation 

• Creating an Action Plan 
   

Module 10: Practicing SAFe® 

• SAFe® ART and Team Events 

• SAFe® Toolkits 

• Online Learning Resources 

• Community Video Hub 

• My SAFe® Events 

• SAFe® Assessments 

• Team and Technical Agility Assessment 

• SAFe® Forums