SAFe for Government (SGP)
Take for Government (SGP) from an authorized Scaled Agile Partner
During this two-day course, attendees will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®),
how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation of a program inside a government agency.
Avoid a bad experience, attend a Grow-Lean for Government (SGP) so you...
- Won't get canceled on at the last minute except for extreme circumstances like snowstorms. Beware of training companies that cancel late and hold your money.
- Gain the skills necessary to pass the certification exam. The exam is hard, so get the right training once, not the wrong training twice.
- Get high quality food and beverage, including light breakfast, lunch, snacks, all day beverages, and vegetarian options.
- Get a clean, convenient venue, with free parking.
- Get a Scaled Agile Inc. approved trainer, with significant experience instead of someone reading slides.
- Get training based on the latest SAFe 4 Framework.
- Apply principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, agile development, product development flow, and DevOps, in the classroom.
- Have fun while learning.
- Gain free access to the certification exam.
Contact Us About Training
Contact via Online Interface
If you want to contact us about a discount for a training session, please use the online interface to do so.
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Request" (early-bird does need to be requested).
Choose the appropriate discount then click it (Note that not all discounts are available for all sessions.).
Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
After your request is submitted you will receive an automated confirmation via email (this is not a discount code). No later than 24 hours later you will receive an email with a response to your request. If you are approved you will have a click-able link that will automatically apply your discount.
Contact us Via Phone
- Call +1.609.975.9294
- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET, weekdays
- Use online request for discounts.
- For other information call directly.
Contact us Via Email
- Click to email Training@Grow-Lean.com.
- Use online request for discounts.
- Reference training in the subject line.
- We will respond in one business day.
Public Training Discounts
You may be able to save money if you register early, are an alumni, are attending with a group, or if you are collecting unemployment
There are number of discounts available for you. Alumni (those that have attended prior Grow - Lean training) can get the best prices. Other discounts are available for those
registering early, groups (three or more registrants), hardship, etc.
You can request a discount directly from the class list.
- Early-bird can be combined with an alumni discount, but does not combine with any other discount.
- You do not have to request an early-bird, but, if you are alumni please request that discount (it will be combined).
- Early-bird discounts expire, so use them while they are available.
- Available to prior attendees of Grow-Lean Certified Training.
- Cannot be combined with discounts other than early-bird.
- Can be combined with early-bird, so it benefits you to register in advance.
- Grow-Lean will evaluate the request based on the number of attendees. More attendees results in larger discounts.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts.
- Request and use early as based on room sizes, these discounts are not always available.
- Cannot be combined with other discounts.
- For use by those that work for an employer that does not reimburse for training.
- Early-bird rate is usually lower, so check that first.
- Not combinable with any other discount.
- Submit a copy of state unemployment compensation document.
- Register early as supplies are limited and discount is based off of current price which goes up.
Click a tab below to find out more about discounts
There are number of discounts set aside for each session for Grow-Lean Training alumni, those registering early, groups of three or more, for the unemployed, and in a limited number of cases, for those paying on their own.
Act now as there are specific number of discounted seats per each session.
We will respond to your request in 24 hours.
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For early-bird click "Register" for other discounts, click "Request".
- Find your session of interest on the class list.
- If you want to register at the regular or early-bird rate, click the "REGISTER" button for the class you are interested in and then on the next page click "CLICK TO REGISTER NOW".
- If you want a discount, other than early-bird, click the "REQUEST" button for the class you are interested in.
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Choose the appropriate discount.
- Review the discounts for the session.
- Click the link for the appropriate discount (or find another class).
- Provide the data required for the request then click the "Submit" button.
Please use the online interface for requesting a discount as described in the "Request a Discount" tab prior to contacting us
so we have your required information.
After entering your request
you may email us at Training@Grow-Lean.Com or call us +1.609.975.9294 so that
we can assist you with your request.
Learning Goals
What you will learn
- Transition government programs from traditional software and systems development models to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindset, principles, and practices using SAFe
- Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, and governance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines
- Organize government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and execute in Program Increments (PIs)
- Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment
- Identify and internalize the mindset and leader behaviors essential to successful Lean-Agile transformation
- Follow success patterns for SAFe implementations adapted to the government context
- Build a preliminary outline of next steps to begin and/or accelerate the SAFe implementation in your program or agency
Topics
SAFe Concepts so You Can Lead a Scaled Initiative
- Advancing Lean-Agile in government
- Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset
- Understanding SAFe principles
- Creating high-performing Agile teams and programs
- Planning with cadence and synchronization
- Supporting program execution
- Mapping the path to agency and program agility
- Leading successful change
What You Get
From workbooks to a great training experience
- Attendee workbook
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- One Certification exam attempt upon General Availability of the course
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for government leaders and influencers who can guide the decision to adopt SAFe within their agency or program.
- Executives, directors, branch chiefs
- Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support
- Program and project managers
- Program/Project Management Office (PMO)
SAFe Certification Kit
What you will receive when you pass the certification exam
- Certified SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner certificate
- Certified SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner digital badge to promote the accomplishment online
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SGP Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup groups and events that provide connections to other certified SAFe professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Exam Information
Basic facts about the exam
- No additional charge to take the exam.
- Must attend the course prior to taking the exam.
- Exam is taken off site, from any Internet connected location, but is closed book.
- You will likely require additional study to prior to taking exam.
- Exam name: SAFe® 4 Government Practitioner Exam
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® 4 Government course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of questions: 45
- Passing score: 33 out of 45 (73% passing score)
- Language: English
- Exam cost: Your first attempt is included as part of your course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
- 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.
Contact Us
Reach out to us, we are responsive and will respond to requests in a business day
- Contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 between 9:00 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET US.
- For discount requests on public sessions, please use the "REQUEST" button on the class list, and enter appropriate information, before contacting us, so we have your information.
- For questions about coaching, consulting or private training, you can contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
- For support, contact us at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
