SAFe Agile Certification: Benefits & Exam Pattern



 “As an Agile coach, you don’t need to have all the answers; it takes time and a few experiments to hit on the right approach.”- Rachel Davies and Liz Sedley.

Software refers to a set of instructions given to a computer for it to work. The process of creating, designing, deploying and supporting the software through a set of activities or strategic themes is called Software Development. This process involves a number of methodologies/frameworks/sub-process that helps to simplify the complex activities involved in creating a product. Some of the Software Models that are used in different projects are-

1.     Spiral Model

2.    Agile Methodology

3.     Waterfall Model

4.     Lean Software Development

5.     DevOps

6.     V-Model

7.     Object-Oriented programming



Agile framework

It is an approach based on iterative development that focuses on flexibility, collaboration and efficiency to deliver best quality products. Agile Methodology is dynamic in nature in which development and testing activities are performed simultaneously so that any errors can be detected easily. There are many phases under this model as every project has different needs. The phases are as follows-

·       Scrum

·       XP or Extreme Programming

·       DSDM or Dynamic System Development Model

·       Crystal

·       ASD or Adaptive Software Development

·       FDD or Feature Driven Development

What is SAFe?

Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe is a set of workflow or organizational patterns used to implement Agile practices in large enterprises. This framework provides guidelines for planning, managing, assigning roles and responsibilities according to the Agile values for smoothening the software development process. This has its own strengths and weaknesses-

Strengths

·       Effective collaboration in cross-functional teams

·       Helps to achieve greater transparency

·       Alignment of all the aspects of the project to the business goals.

Weaknesses

·       It is not a pure Agile framework and involves too much of upfront planning and process definition

·       It is more of a pyramid cal approach rather than team-based approach

SAFe training and certification can help you learn the best practices and techniques in software development. After training you can become Certified SAFe Agile Product Owner/Product Manager and implement the Agile values. SAFe Agile Certification teaches about ten concepts-

1.     Take an Economic view

2.     Apply Systems Thinking

3.     Assume Variability; Preserve options

4.     Build incrementally with fast integrated learning cycles

5.     Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems

6.     Visualize and limit work-in-progress, reduce batch sizes and manage queue lengths.

7.     Apply Cadence(timing), synchronize with cross-domain planning

8.     Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers

9.     Decentralize decision-making

10.  Organize around value

Advantages of SAFe Agile Certification

There are a lot of benefits of undergoing a SAFe course and getting a certification. They are-

1.     Helps in implementing Agile practice- SAFe helps to apply Agile principles in large organizations.

2.     Acceptable worldwide- SAFe Agile Certification such as Leading SAFe has worldwide recognition and earns a designation of Certified SAFe Agile Product Owner.

3.     Assigning roles and responsibilities in Agile- modifying old roles and assigning new responsibilities in the project can be learnt.

4.     Raise in salary- The increasing demand of Certified SAFe Professionals has affected the salary offered in a positive manner.

5.     Eradication of errors in implementation- Through the certification course you get in-depth knowledge about the Agile values that helps to avoid or detect any errors.

6.     Continuous delivery of products- You will learn to integrate DevOps which enables continuous delivery to the client within large setup.

7.     Resolving disputes and issues- You will learn to remove roadblocks, issues during the process.

8.     Clear decision making- Having detailed knowledge about the values and principles you can make wise decisions.

9.     Mastering the Lean-Agile approach- SAFe certification will help you to master two methodologies i.e. Agile Methodology and Lean Product Methodology.

How to get the Certification?

Attaining a SAFe Certification has very few and simple steps to follow-

·       Get the details about the SAFe concept

·       Enroll in one of the courses

·       Make the payment

·       Undergo the training

·       After the training you have to appear for an exam

·       Clear the exam and get the certificate



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