Architecting for Continuous Value Flow with SAFe®
Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 6 Architect. The SAFe® 6 Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. During this three-day course, attendees will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, and appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.
This SAFe 6 Architect training course is for senior technical contributors who need to understand the role of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects in Lean-Agile enterprises. The course is also appropriate for individuals desiring a deeper view into how architecture enables continuous value flow and how architects engage in and contribute to, a Lean-Agile enterprise.
*Cprime is proud to be a Gold SPCT and Platform Level partner with Scaled Agile, the exclusive certifying body for the Scaled Agile Framework. Attending this class and passing the qualifying exam will earn you the SAFe Architect (ARCH) certification.
NOTE: We will use SAFe version 6.0
Course Outline
Part 1: Exemplifying Agile Architecture
- Describe Agile architecture
- Describe SAFe Architect roles and collaborations
- Architect using SAFe principles
Part 2: Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
- Foster a DevOps culture
- Describe how value flows through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Architect for and facilitate Continuous Exploration
- Architect for Continuous Integration
- Architect for Continuous Deployment
- Architect for Release on Demand
Part 3: Aligning Architecture with Business Value
- Describe how Strategic Themes, portfolio canvas, and Portfolio Vision influence architecture
- Explain how Value Streams support the business
- Explain how Solution Trains and Agile Release Trains deliver value
Part 4: Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
- Align Solution Vision with Strategic Themes and Solution Context
- Contribute to Solution Intent
- Manage quality with nonfunctional requirements (NFRs) and the Lean quality management system (QMS)
- Contribute to Roadmaps
Part 5: Preparing Architecture for PI Planning
- Contribute to the Program Backlog
- Sequence and prioritize work in the Program Backlog
- Contribute to Solution pre-PI Planning
Part 6: Coordinating Architecture throughout PI Planning
- Contribute to PI Planning
- Contribute to management review and problem-solving
- Contribute to Solution post-PI Planning
Part 7: Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI Execution
- Guide architecture and Continuous Delivery throughout the PI
- Prepare for Iteration Reviews and System and Solution Demos
- Relentlessly improve through Inspect and Adapt (I&A)
Part 8: Supporting New Strategic Themes and Value Streams
- Align architecture to Enterprise strategy
- Evolve the Solution Portfolio
- Contribute Enabler Epics to the Portfolio Kanban
- Coordinate across Value Streams
Part 9: Leading as an Architect during a Lean-Agile Transformation
- Describe how Architects perform as Lean-Agile leaders
- Describe how to lead the transition to Agile architecture during a transformation
- Develop an action plan to support your organization’s transformation
Part 10: Becoming a Certified SAFe Professional
- Becoming a Certified SAFe Professional
Audience / Prerequisites
Professionals who may benefit include:
- System, Solution, and Enterprise architects
- Architects in supporting technical disciplines
- Experienced software developers
- Technical managers making architectural decisions
- Product leaders collaborating with architects
In this class you will learn how to:
- Architect using SAFe principles
- Align architecture with business value
- Develop and communicate architecture vision and intent
- Plan architectural runway to enable delivery success
- Architect for continuous delivery and Release on Demand
- Lead and coach architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution
- Provide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformation
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes:
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary restrictions can be accommodated. When you purchase your tickets, please reach out to CourseHorse for any food allergies or restrictions.
