Scrum and SAFe 101: An Introduction for Absolute Beginners

A guided exploration of the language of Agile and it's two most popular iterations: Scrum and SAFe

Created by: Brian Culp
200k+ students • 3M+ student minutes • MS Certified Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Define key terms related to project and product management: Agile, Waterfall, Lean, XP, Scrum, SAFe, and more
• The origins and fundamentals of Scrum - who is the team, what are the events, and what are the byproducts
• Understand the significance of a Story, a Story Point, and how those relate to Scrum/SAFe
• Explore the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): the Teams, the Values, and Ceremonies prescribed by Scaled Agile
• Examine the role of Leadership and Mindset in Scrum and SAFe implementations

Requirements

• No prior project or product management experience required - that's kinda the whole idea
• Seriously, no prereqs. We've designed this course for those who are in a hurry, and who don't know Scrum from a horseshoe

Target audience

• Aspiring Agile Practitioners
• Software Developers and Engineers
• Managers and Executives in Large Enterprises
• Business Analysts and Product Owners
• Project Managers and Team Leads