SAFe 6.0 Fundamentals: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Basics

SAFe 6.0 Fundamentals: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Basics

Build a Practical Foundation in SAFe 6.0, Agile Release Trains, PI Planning, and Enterprise Agile Delivery

Enterprise Agile transformation fails not because Agile does not work—but because it is not scaled correctly.

This course provides a clear, structured, and practical introduction to SAFe 6.0, helping you understand how Agile, Lean, and Scrum scale across large organizations using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Whether you are new to SAFe or preparing for SAFe® certifications or enterprise adoption, this course builds the right fundamentals before complexity.

Unlock the Foundations of SAFe 6.0 and Enterprise Agility

In SAFe 6.0 Fundamentals, you will move beyond buzzwords and gain a real understanding of how SAFe works in practice—from team-level execution to program-level coordination.

You will learn:

• Why SAFe exists and when organizations need it

• How Agile and Lean principles scale at enterprise level

• How teams, roles, and events align through Agile Release Trains

• How PI Planning creates alignment, predictability, and transparency

This course focuses on understanding and application, not just terminology.

1. Introduction to SAFe and Enterprise Agile Thinking

• Welcome to Agile Enterprise Coach and trainer introduction

• High-level SAFe overview and why organizations adopt SAFe

• Navigating the SAFe Big Picture

• Agile overview, Agile Values, and Agile Manifesto principles

• Waterfall vs Agile and explaining Agile to executive leadership

• Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) mindset

This section establishes the Lean-Agile mindset required for SAFe adoption.

2. Lean-Agile Principles and SAFe Core Concepts

• SAFe Lean-Agile Principles

• Understanding Agile teams in SAFe

• Use of the Scrum framework at team level within SAFe

• How SAFe aligns strategy, execution, and delivery

• Knowledge checks through quizzes to reinforce understanding

3. SAFe Roles and Responsibilities Explained Clearly

Gain clarity on who does what in SAFe, including:

• Product Owner responsibilities in SAFe

• Product Management responsibilities in SAFe

• Scrum Master responsibilities in SAFe

• Agile teams and their responsibilities

• Stakeholders and their role in the SAFe ecosystem

This section helps remove confusion between Scrum roles and SAFe roles.

4. Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Program Execution

• What an Agile Release Train (ART) is and why it matters

• SAFe requirements and flow of value

• Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) prioritization

• Team-level events vs ART-level events

• How multiple teams align and deliver together

You will understand how work flows across teams at scale.

5. PI Planning: The Heart of SAFe

• What a Planning Interval (PI) is

• Understanding PI Planning in SAFe

• Benefits of PI Planning

• PI Planning agenda and key activities

• How PI Planning creates alignment and predictability

This section explains why PI Planning is central to SAFe success.

6. Scrum Foundations (Essential for SAFe Success)

A strong SAFe foundation requires solid Scrum understanding:

• Definition of Scrum and Scrum theory

• Scrum pillars and values

• Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers

• Scrum artifacts and commitments

• Definition of Done and Increment

7. Product Ownership, Backlogs, and Agile Delivery

• Product Backlog and Product Goal

• Sprint Backlog and Sprint Goal

• Agile Product Development using Scrum

• Understanding and writing good user stories (Three Cs)

• RICE prioritization for smarter decision-making

8. Scrum Events and Team Effectiveness

• Sprint as a container for events

• Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective

• Key aspects of Scrum events

• Tuckman’s team stages and team maturity

This section strengthens day-to-day Agile execution inside SAFe.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for professionals who need a clear and practical understanding of SAFe 6.0, including:

• Scrum Masters working in or moving toward SAFe environments

• Agile Coaches supporting enterprise Agile transformations

• Product Owners and Product Managers in scaled Agile setups

• Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and aspiring RTEs

• Enterprise Agile practitioners preparing for SAFe® certifications

• Professionals involved in large-scale Agile delivery

Why Enroll in This Course?

• Build strong SAFe 6.0 fundamentals before advanced certifications

• Understand how Agile really scales in large organizations

• Learn SAFe roles, events, and artifacts with clarity

• Connect Scrum, Agile, and SAFe into one coherent model

• Gain confidence to participate in or support SAFe transformations

• Learn from an enterprise Agile practitioner, not just slides

Start Your SAFe Journey with Confidence

SAFe is not about adding complexity—it is about creating alignment at scale.

Enroll in SAFe 6.0 Fundamentals: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Basics and build a solid foundation in enterprise Agile, Agile Release Trains, and PI Planning—before moving into advanced SAFe roles or certifications.