SAFe® DevOps

The SAFe DevOps (SDP) Certification course covers key DevOps principles, practices, and tools that enable enterprises to accelerate software delivery in a Lean-Agile environment.

Introducing DevOps

• Understanding DevOps and its impact on business agility

• Key principles of DevOps and the CALMR approach (Culture, Automation, Lean Flow, Measurement, Recovery)

• The relationship between DevOps and SAFe

Mapping Your Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP)

• Identifying the four dimensions of a DevOps transformation

• Understanding the value stream and delivery pipeline

• Mapping current value streams and detecting inefficiencies

Continuous Exploration (CE)

• Defining customer-centric development

• Exploring design thinking and Lean UX principles

• Prioritizing and managing work using backlogs

Continuous Integration (CI)

• Building and integrating code frequently

• Implementing automated testing strategies

• Managing trunk-based development

Continuous Deployment (CD)

• Deploying with minimal risk using progressive releases

• Implementing blue/green deployments and feature toggles

• Leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC) for scalability

Release on Demand (RoD)

• Understanding release strategies and feature toggles

• Aligning release cycles with business needs

• Implementing canary releases and monitoring for success

Building a DevOps Mindset & Culture

• Creating a collaborative DevOps culture

• Overcoming resistance to DevOps transformation

• Implementing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) in DevOps

Measuring DevOps Success

• Identifying and tracking key DevOps metrics

• Using Value Stream KPIs to optimize performance

• Measuring lead time, deployment frequency, and change failure rate

Implementing SAFe DevOps in Your Organization

• Creating an actionable improvement roadmap

• Developing a DevOps transformation plan

• Practicing value stream mapping to streamline flow

Earning the SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP) Certification provides numerous benefits for individuals and organizations looking to enhance DevOps adoption in a Lean-Agile enterprise.

• Enhanced Career Growth – Gain a globally recognized SAFe DevOps certification to stand out in the job market.
• Comprehensive DevOps Knowledge – Learn end-to-end DevOps practices, from Continuous Exploration to Continuous Deployment.
• Improved Collaboration – Bridge gaps between development, operations, and business teams for seamless delivery.
• Hands-on Experience – Understand real-world DevOps implementation with SAFe’s CALMR (Culture, Automation, Lean Flow, Measurement, Recovery) approach.
• Automation & CI/CD Skills – Master pipeline automation for faster and more reliable software releases.
• Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting – Gain expertise in detecting and resolving DevOps bottlenecks efficiently.

The SAFe DevOps (SDP) Certification is ideal for individuals and teams involved in developing, deploying, and managing software solutions in a Lean-Agile enterprise. This course is beneficial for:

• DevOps Engineers – Looking to improve automation, CI/CD, and pipeline optimization
• Software Developers & Engineers – Seeking to integrate DevOps practices into their workflow
• Release Managers – Focused on streamlining delivery pipelines
• System Architects & Solution Architects – Ensuring DevOps principles align with enterprise systems
• Product Managers & Product Owners – Gaining insights into continuous value delivery
• QA & Testing Professionals – Enhancing testing automation and quality assurance
• IT & Operations Teams – Improving collaboration with development teams
• Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches – Driving Agile and DevOps transformations
• Business & Technology Leaders – Understanding DevOps' impact on business agility