SAFe for Agile Software Engineering Course Overview
During this three day (21 hours) SAFe® for Agile Software Engineering with ASE Certification course, attendees will learn the foundational principles and practices that make up the Agile Software Engineering discipline. Attendees learn how continuous flow of value delivery and built-in quality are enabled by modern practices including XP technical practices, Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Our SAFe ASE courses help attendees gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential foundation for transformation. Attendees learn proven practices to detail, model, design, implement, verify, and validate stories in a SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline. They will know the practices that build quality into code (abstraction, encapsulation, intentional programming) and designs (SOLID, Design patterns).
Furthermore, attendees on the SAFe ASE course will also understand how Software Engineering fits into the larger solution context and their role in collaborating on intentional architecture and DevOps.
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SAFe Agile Software Engineering Course with ASE Certification Overview
Learning Goals
The SAFe ASE course leaves trainees more knowledgeable and confident in key areas of Scaled Agile Framework Lean-Agile delivery. To perform the role of a SAFe® Agile Software Engineer, attendees should be able to:
- Define Agile Software Engineering and the underlying values, principles, and practices;
- Apply the Test-First principle to create alignment between tests and requirements;
- Create shared understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD);
- Communicate with Agile modeling;
- Design from context for testability;
- Build applications with code and design quality;
- Utilize the test infrastructure for automated testing;
- Collaborate on intentional architecture and emergent design;
- Apply Lean-Agile Principles to optimize the flow of value;
- Create an Agile Software Engineering plan.
Competencies
- Define Agile Software Engineering and the underlying values, principles, and practices;
- Apply the Test First practice to create alignment between tests and requirements;
- Utilize the test infrastructure;
- Create tests with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD);
- Outline models for communication and representation;
- Design from context;
- Build applications with code and design quality;
- Collaborate on intentional architecture and emergent design;
- Create an Agile software engineering plan;
- Create Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF).
Topic
Trainees on the SAFe ASE course are developed to understand how to perform the role of a high-performing Agile Software Engineer (ASE) who is a change agent that leads all levels of an organisation through a Lean-Agile transformation at scale. This includes the coverage of the following course topics:
- Introduction to Agile Software Engineering;
- Connecting Principles, and Practices to Built-In Quality;
- Accelerating Flow;
- Applying Intentional Architecture;
- Thinking Test-First;
- Discovering Story Details;
- Creating a Shared Understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD);
- Communicating with Models;
- Building Systems with Code Quality;
- Building Systems with Design Quality;
- Implementing with Quality.
SAFe Agile Software Engineering (ASE) Certification
All participants completing the SAFe ASE course will receive access to attempt the SAFe for Government certification assessment. SAFe ASE course participants who attempt the ASE assessment within 30 days of receiving their access will do so at no extra cost.
Attendees who attend the SAFe Agile Software Engineer course and go on to pass the ASE certification assessment will receive:
- SAFe ASE course certificate of attendance/completion;
- Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineer certificate.
SAFe Agile Software Engineering Course with ASE Certification Audience
The SAFe ASE course is especially suitable for people that apply Test-First principles to create alignment between tests and requirements, communicates with Agile modeling, creates shared understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), builds applications with code, and design quality, and applies Lean-Agile principles to optimize the flow of value. The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- Scrum Master and Senior Managers;
- Business Analysts, Consultants, and Agile Coaches;
- Software Developers and Software Engineers.
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SAFe ASE Course FAQs
SAFe ASE (Certified SAFe Agile Software Engineering course) is a 3-day intermediate level Scaled Agile Framework training course that trains attendees on how continuous flow of value delivery and built-in quality are enabled by modern practices including XP technical practices, Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
In order to obtain SAFe ASE certification, you need to pass the Scaled Agile Framework ASE assessment. The SAFe ASE assessment is available to take an online exam for anyone who attends the SAFe ASE training course. The initial SAFe ASE exam attempt is included as part of the SAFe ASE course registration fee if the ASE exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each ASE exam retake attempt costs $50.
The SAFe Agile Software Engineering certification exam is certainly challenging and requires a good awareness of the foundations of Scaled Agile Framework. This awareness is acquired through attendance at the SAFe ASE training course.
Edinburgh Agile’s SAFe ASE courses range from £695 to £1195 depending on the format, trainer, location, and other variables. For more information about our SAFe ASE courses click here.
Yes, the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Agile Software Engineering certification (SAFe ASE certification) requires renewal after one year.
The SAFe training curriculum has many certifications, and each course is tailored to the learner’s Professional needs and learning goals. The certification courses are:
– A Scrum Master after completing the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) can take SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) course;
– The Agile team members can take the SAFe for Teams (SP) course;
– The Release Train Engineers can take the SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) course;
– The Product Owner / Product Manager can take the SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM) course;
– The DevOps Practitioners can take the SAFe DevOps (SDP) course;
and so on.
SAFe Agile Software Engineering Exam Details
The online SAFe ASE exam is of multiple-choice format. The candidate has to answer 60 questions within a duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). The exam has to be completed in one go, and the passing score is 70%. The initial course registration fee includes the first SAFe ASE exam attempt fees if the exam is taken within 30 days of SAFe ASE course completion. Each retake attempt will cost $50. The second attempt on the exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
The SAFe ASE exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skill related to the job role. There are a variety of resources available to prepare for the exam after and before you have been on the SAFe ASE course. The course materials can be downloaded from the SAFe community platform, and you get access to a comprehensive study guide that details all the Scaled Agile Framework job roles and all resources related to the exam. Access to it is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
After the SAFe ASE course, trainees can take the practice SAFe Agile Software Engineering test before appearing for the actual exam. This is again part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform. The practice test can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. However, this doesn’t guarantee success on the final exam and can be used to assess the knowledge and gain confidence before appearing in the actual exam.
The certification includes:
- Certified SAFe® Agile Software Engineer PDF certificate;
- Certified SAFe® Agile Software Engineer digital badge to promote your accomplishment online;
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the ASE Community of Practice;
- Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals;
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey.
SAFe Agile Software Engineering Course Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles;
- Understanding of SAFe for Teams;
- Background in engineering, development, managing development, or quality assurance;
- Edinburgh Agile recommends the Leading SAFe course as a perfect introduction to SAFe and exploring other SAFe courses.
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