What is SAFe® Agile Software Engineering Training?
The SAFe® Agile Software Engineering Training Course addresses the growing need for software engineers to align with Agile practices, ensuring efficient, high-quality delivery of software solutions. This training empowers professionals with modern engineering practices, enabling scalable, sustainable development and fostering a strong Agile mindset to deliver consistent value in dynamic environments.
This course is ideal for Software Engineers, Developers, and Agile Team Members looking to strengthen their technical skills and Agile proficiency. By mastering advanced techniques like test-driven development and behaviour-driven design, learners gain a competitive edge in advancing their careers in software development and Agile environments.
This 3 Day course, provided by Oakwood International, delivers industry-relevant expertise in Agile software engineering practices. It combines practical skills with theoretical understanding, helping learners contribute effectively to Agile teams and projects. Oakwood’s commitment to professional development ensures a comprehensive learning experience tailored to today’s software engineering demands.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles of Agile software engineering
Explore behaviour-driven and test-driven development techniques
Develop scalable, sustainable software solutions
Implement continuous delivery pipelines for high-quality results
Improve collaboration within Agile teams
Enhance productivity through Lean-Agile engineering practices
Ensure code quality and maintainability
Course Outline
SAFe® Agile Software Engineering Training
Module 1: Introduction to Agile Software Engineering
Define Agile Software Engineering
Form Your Agile Software Engineering Team
Module 2: Connecting Principles and Practices to Built-in Quality
Connecting Principles to Practices
XP Practices
Explore Key Definitions
Built-in Quality
Tradeoff
Module 3: Accelerating Flow
Flow of Value
Validate the Benefit Hypothesis
Module 4: Applying Intentional Architecture
Apply Systems Thinking
Role of Agile Architecture in Supporting Lean-Agile Development
Architect and Design for Testability
Module 5: Thinking Test-First
Shift Testing Left
Agile Testing Matrix
Role of Non-functional Requirements
Build Quality Throughout the Pipeline
Module 6: Discovering Story Details
Examine Story Criteria
Split Stories to Reduce the Minimum Marketable Feature
Create Workflow and Storymaps
Identify assumption and Risk
Module 7: Creating a Shared Understanding with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
Apply Behaviour-Driven Development for Shared Understanding
Specify Desired Behaviour for Domain Terms
Behaviour for Business Rules and Algorithms with Test
Test the User Interface
Apply Test Doubles to Behaviour-Driven Development
Identify Existing Tests Impacted by New Requirements
Module 8: Communicating with Models
Use of Models
Static Models
Class-Responsibility-Collaboration Relationship
Dynamic Models
State Models
Module 9: Building Systems with Code Quality
Code Qualities
Cohesion and Coupling
Other Code Qualities
Benefits of Collective Ownership
Module 10: Building Systems with Design Quality
Design Tradeoffs
Interface-Oriented Design
Apply Quality Decomposition Practices
Apply Differentiation and Synthesis
Apply Software Design Patterns
Module 11: Implementing Quality
Design with Test
Apply Test-Driven Development Practices
Implement Test Doubles and Test Data
Refactor to Support New Behaviour of the Code
Practice Emergent Design
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
Learning Options
Discover a range of flexible learning options designed to meet your needs. Select the format that best supports your personal growth and goals.
Online Instructor-Led Training
- Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.
Online Self-Paced Training
- Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What skills will this course help develop?
This course enhances skills in Agile
principles, behaviour-driven development, test-driven development, continuous
delivery, and collaborative engineering practices.
Q. How does this course improve career prospects?
It equips professionals with
industry-relevant skills, improving their ability to deliver high-quality
software solutions in Agile environments.
Q. Is this course suitable for beginners in Agile?
Yes, the course provides foundational and
advanced insights into Agile software engineering, making it suitable for all
experience levels.
Q. What industries benefit from this training?
Industries like IT, finance, healthcare, and
manufacturing benefit as Agile principles are widely applicable to software
development and delivery.
Q. How is the course delivered?
This course combines theoretical concepts
with practical exercises, ensuring an engaging learning experience that aligns
with real-world applications.