Online SAFe Training

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In response to the global pandemic, Pretty Agile moved all of its public SAFe training classes online in March 2020. We were surprised to find that in many cases the online learning experience was superior to in-person training, and the feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. To quote one participant, "it was really beneficial because it allowed interaction between people across industries and countries that you’d never get in the same room physically."

How does Online SAFe Training from Pretty Agile work?

Our average online SAFe training course has 9 to 18 participants. We set up class activities in a way that enables all participants to interact with each other over the course of the class.

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Technology Requirements

You will need a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam and internet access.

We used Zoom as the audiovisual backbone of our virtual training. You will need a Zoom account. (You can sign up for a free Zoom account if you don't already have one. ) While Zoom is accessible through a web browser we recommend installing the client on your computer for better stability. We ask students to register for the call in advance, to help us keep those Zoom-bombers at bay!

We use Slack for chat instead of Zoom chat. The allows us to build in redundancy in the unlikely case of a Zoom outage. Slack also has the advantage of being persistent post the class. We keep the Slack workspace live so you can continue to chat with your classmates and access the many resources shared during the course.

We will provide you with a link so that you can create a free Slack login. Even if you have an existing account, Slack requires you to set up your login for each workspace independently. We also recommend installing the client on your computer rather than using the web version.

Mural is our online collaboration tool. This is web-based so no installation is required. You will not need a login either as we will provide you with visitor access to the specific Murals spaces you will need for the course. Post the class you will receive copies of all the class Murals for your reference.

Timing and Breaks

Our classes run 9 am to 6 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT). There is a 10-minute break at the top of every hour and a 45-minute meal break at 1 pm AEDT. We leave the Zoom call open during all breaks so folks can chat as they would in a physical classroom.

As classes are online you can attend from anywhere in the world. So far we have had participants join our online classes from all over Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, China, Taiwan, India, Germany and the UK!

What is included with our Online SAFe Training?

Scaled Agile Standard Inclusions

As with all SAFe training, you will receive the following:

Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe certification exam
OneOne-year membership to SAFe Studio (with your first SAFe class)
Course certificate of completion
E-learning courses to help you prepare for the class:
- Agile Basics
- What is SAFe for Lean Enterprises
- SAFe Foundations: Core Values
- SAFe Foundations: Lean-Agile Mindset
- SAFe Foundations: Lean-Agile Principles
Access to the certification exam (at no additional cost) for those who attend the entire class.

Pretty Agile Extras for Online SAFe Training

In addition to the standard inclusion from Scaled Agile Inc., Pretty Agile will post a care package with the following goodies:

Physical Course Workbook
SAFe Big Picture and Implementation Roadmap handouts
Fun Pretty Agile swag including a certification laptop sticker, a Sharpie, Planning Poker Cards and a stress ball!
For Leading SAFe, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master and SAFe for Architects courses, you will receive a complimentary copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty
For Implementing SAFe and SAFe Release Train Engineer classes, you will receive both a complimentary copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty and a complimentary copy The ART of Avoiding a Train Wreck by Em Campbell-Pretty & Adrienne L. Wilson

If you still have questions about our online training offerings please contact us. Otherwise, you can find our list of upcoming live online public SAFe classes and registration links here: https://prettyagile.com.au/public-training-schedule

We look forward to seeing you online sometime soon.

What Our Clients Say

Piyumali Perera Change and Capability Director, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, NZ

It's been great to have had the time to complete a course and obtain my certification as a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Program Consultant. A huge thanks to Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson from Pretty Agile for running such a well structured and engaging course across multiple time zones!

Matthias Prilipp Product Manager - New Technologies, Porsche Cars Australia Pty.Ltd.

The Agile Product Management certification has been a great introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework. Em and Adrienne cover all important areas of modern agile product management and have given me the tools to apply the principles of the framework to my day-to-day business. I did enjoy the online format as it gave me more flexibility and allowed us to discuss the framework in an international context with participants from overseas. The team from Pretty Agile made this a seamless experience and I’m looking forward to my next course.

Judith van der Linden Agile Program Change Manager, Chevron

I thoroughly enjoyed your ‘Implementing SAFe’ class in July. I have to admit, I was a bit worried about what the virtual experience would be like but you have it down to an art (pun intended :). The four days flew by, thanks to the mix of engaging facilitators, well timed breaks and seamless technology. I hope virtual options remain a permanent offering for training providers as it opens up more opportunities, especially if for those not based on the East Coast. Keep up the great work

Natalie Cryan Director UoA Online

I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for your expert facilitation and training during the Leading SAFe sessions last week. I'm always amazed by how seamlessly you handle the time-zone challenge and how you maintain such energy and stamina across two incredibly long and intensive days. It makes such a difference to the learning experience, and I really appreciated it.

Jeffrey Davidson Founder, Leading Great Teams, LLC

With experience in agile, scrum, SAFe, and training I didn't want to take any class. I wanted to take training from someone who understands how to share information, engage the (virtual) classroom, and use their experience to get beyond the wordy slides and talk about real-world implementations. And the person I wanted training from more than anyone else is Em Campbell-Pretty. She and Adrienne did a marvellous job and kept me engaged despite the 9-hour time difference. Yes, my class started at 5:30PM local and ran until 2:30AM. And it was worth it!

Len Walter Chief Technology Officer/CTO/CIO from startup to ASX300

Really enjoyed the Implementing SAFe course from the guys at Pretty Agile. If anyone's hesitant to invest in training while it's all happening over Zoom, I say - don't! With the right approach and tools, the four days flew by. SAFe 5 has gone beyond large-scale product development into the mindset and culture to increase whole-of-business agility. I wonder if we're seeing the early results of that in the rapid business transformation in response to COVID at telcos and banks, frequent adopters of SAFe.