Event Details
SAFe® for DevOps
Optimizing your Value Stream
with SAFe® 5.1 DevOps Practitioner Certification
Summary
Delivering valuable solutions, faster, does not involve just engineers developing software. It involves introducing a shared DevOps mindset among all the people who define, build, test, deploy, and release software-driven products.
This two-day, remote-enabled, interactive course helps people in technical, non-technical, and leadership roles optimize their development value stream from end to end. Attendees will learn what DevOps is, why it is important to every role, and design a Continuous Delivery Pipeline that is tailored to their business. Attendees work in cross-functional teams to map their current state value stream from concept to cash, identify major bottlenecks to flow, and build an actionable implementation plan that will accelerate the benefits of DevOps in their organization.
What you will learn
After attending the class, attendees should be able to:
- Incorporate continuous testing and continuous security into their delivery pipeline
- Select DevOps skills and tools strategically for the fastest, most compelling results
- Design and implement a multi-phased DevOps transformation plan tailored to their organization
- Work with all roles and levels in the organization to continually optimize the value stream
- Use value-stream mapping to measure flow and identify the bottlenecks in the end-to-end delivery process
- Understand how successful DevOps requires continuous exploration, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and the ability to release to end users on demand
Topics Covered
- Introducing DevOps
- Mapping your Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Gaining alignment with Continuous Exploration
- Building quality with Continuous Integration
- Reducing time-to-market with Continuous Deployment
- Delivery Business Value with Release on Demand
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® DevOps Practitioner (SDP) exam
- One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
Attendees must attend all days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.
Who will benefit?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- All members of an Agile Release Train
- • Development Managers, Engineering Managers
- Configuration Managers, Release Managers
- Development Leads, Developers, UI/UX Developers
- Infrastructure Architects, System Architects
- Product Managers, Product Owners
- System Administrators, DBAs, InfoSec
- QA Managers, Testers
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
- SAFe DevOps Practitioner certificate
- A SAFe DevOps Practitioner digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe DevOps Practitioner, which includes access to
- the SDP Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup Groups and events that connect you with other certified SAFe professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey
Annual Renewal
Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
Renewal fee is $295
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Refunds/Cancellations are allowed up to 30 days prior to the event less a $200 processing charge. No-shows or same day cancellations are non-refundable. Any class is subject to cancellation by Bush Agility due to low enrollment for a class on a particular date. Bush Agility will transfer you to the next upcoming class. Bush Agility is not responsible for any reimbursement due to the cancellation beyond refunding the cost of the course itself.
PDU/SEU
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
| Duration |
2 days |
|
|
|
| PMI Certification |
Technical |
Leadership |
Strategic |
Total |
| PMP® |
13.5 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
15 |
| PgMP® |
13.5 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
15 |
| PMI_RMP® |
0 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.5 |
| PMI_SP® |
0 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.5 |
| PMI_ACP® |
13.5 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
15 |
| PfMP® |
0 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.5 |
| PMI_PBAsm |
0 |
1.25 |
0.25 |
1.5 |
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What about provisions for Covid-19?
As of March 2020, all of Bush Agility’s courses are delivered live, on-line, to students using video conferencing technology like Zoom. Our student feedback on our virtual format has been stellar, surpassing expectations!
As always, the quality and learning experience of our courses remain of the utmost importance to us. Our instructors have diligently created an engaging and fun-virtual experience that will allow students to master SAFe® from the comfort of their home.
What tools are utilized during the remote sessions?
We utilize a combination of Zoom, Google Drive, and on-line apps for group activities to apply our knowledge to ensure that key-important concepts are touched upon.
Does the enrollment fee include the exam fee?
Yes. The enrollment fee includes the right to take the exam within 30 days after the class is completed. The exam fee also includes a digital copy of the student manual that contains all course materials covered during the course.
When can I take the exam?
A student can take the exam anytime after formally completing the course, but we strongly encourage students to take the exam after several days of reviewing the class material that we have covered during the course to ensure the utmost best performance. Our students have consistently performed well, our student passage rate is 95%.
Which SAFe Certification Course is right for me?
Please visit this link (Course Descriptions).
How can I schedule a private-corporate training?
Please feel free to visit this link (Request a Course).
Do we offer a group discount?
Yes, group discounts are offered. If your organization is seeking a group discount for your organization as you are seeking to enroll several participants in a particular course, please do feel free to contact the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com ) and this discount can easily be applied as the course is being scheduled.
What type of credit card do we accept?
We accept: Discover, Master Card, & Visa.
Do I have to be in the same city to take a remote course?
No, anyone is welcome to enroll in our live-remote training courses. The courses themselves can be taken by anyone that has a good-reliable internet connection.
How do I access information for my online course?
Zoom Login information and materials for the online course will be made available two business days prior to course taking place. This information will be sent to all participants via email from the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com ).
What do I need to prepare and participate in the online course?
To participate in the course, participants will simply need:
- A quiet, comfortable place to attend the course
- An area without distractions
- Be mindful of managing potential interruptions (e.g. children, pets, etc).
- A Computer (i.e. desktop or laptop)
- Camera and microphone (we will have virtual team breakout rooms for our group activities)
- Headset to filter out any room noise
- A good-reliable Internet connection
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete the course and pass the certification exam of the course, you will be provided and given access to a digital certificate on the SAFe® Community Platform that you can then thereafter print to show-case that you are now a newly-minted SAFe® certified professional!
Where can I take the exam?
The exam can be taken online-virtually from the comfort of your home using a safe-reliable internet connection once you have formally completed the course.
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Still have questions? We are happy to help! Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com) if any other questions exist.
