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SAFe® for Hardware

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Summary

SAFe for Hardware is a comprehensive two-day course designed to expedite the seamless integration of SAFe principles into hardware development, accelerate delivery, and maintain flexibility while navigating the complexities of large system designs.

Summary

In the SAFe® for Hardware course, you’ll gain practical skills in Lean-Agile practices tailored for hardware development. The course emphasizes designing for change, working in smaller batches, and establishing faster feedback loops. You’ll learn approaches for gathering and responding to rapid technical, market, and user feedback to iterate and refine products and processes in real-time. Best practices for strengthening teamwork and integration between engineers and stakeholders for more effective workflows are also covered. Additionally, the course provides proactive risk management strategies, detecting and mitigating safety issues earlier, and integrating compliance into development without impacting velocity. Tips for aligning suppliers with Agile workflows and mindsets to ensure more effective coordination and delivery are included. The course also focuses on improving cross-functional collaboration planning, forecasting, delivery, and measurement.

SAFe for Hardware answers these questions:

• How do I design for change and establish faster feedback loops in hardware development?
• How can I gather and respond to rapid technical, market, and user feedback to iterate and refine products and processes in real-time?
• What are the best practices for strengthening teamwork and integration between engineers and stakeholders for more effective workflows?
• How can I proactively manage risks, detect and mitigate safety issues earlier, and integrate compliance into development without impacting velocity?
• What are the tips for aligning suppliers with Agile workflows and mindsets to ensure more effective coordination and delivery?
• How can I improve cross-functional collaboration planning, forecasting, delivery, and measurement?

Who will Benefit?

• Hardware Engineers & System Engineers – Learn how to apply Agile principles to complex hardware development, manage dependencies, and iterate more effectively.
• Product Managers & Product Owners – Gain insights into how Agile development can accelerate hardware product delivery while maintaining high quality.
• Architects (System, Solution, and Enterprise) – Align architectural runway with Agile development practices to enable faster feedback loops and improved integration.
• Program and Project Managers – Enhance forecasting, risk management, and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Quality & Compliance Leaders – Understand how Agile frameworks can integrate safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements without slowing development cycles.
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Leaders – Improve supplier alignment with Agile workflows for better coordination and efficiency.
• Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches – Learn how Agile and SAFe® practices apply beyond software, helping teams optimize hardware development.

Topics Covered

The SAFe® for Hardware course covers a range of topics that help organizations apply Lean-Agile principles to hardware development. The key areas of focus include:

1. Applying SAFe to Hardware Development

• Understanding how SAFe principles and practices apply beyond software development.
• Adapting Agile methodologies to physical product development constraints.

2. Lean-Agile Hardware Development

• Designing for change and adaptability in hardware systems.
• Managing batch sizes and enabling faster feedback loops.
• Using set-based design and concurrent engineering for flexibility.

3. Agile Workflows in Hardware

• Managing dependencies between mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams.
• Implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for continuous integration.
• Applying model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to Agile development.

4. Integrating Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensuring safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met within Agile workflows.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies in hardware development.

5. Supplier and Manufacturing Alignment

• Adapting Agile to supply chain management and supplier collaboration.
• Improving integration between design, engineering, and manufacturing.

6. Agile Program Execution & Value Delivery

• Planning and executing Program Increments (PIs) in a hardware environment.
• Aligning cross-functional teams and stakeholders for continuous value flow.

By covering these topics, SAFe for Hardware enables organizations to accelerate product development, improve collaboration, and reduce risk while maintaining high-quality standards in hardware innovation.

Prerequisites

Those who attend this course should be familiar with Agile principles and practices and must have attended at least one SAFe course prior to attending this one.

If you do not have Agile experience but work in hardware, manufacturing, or systems engineering, you can still take the course. It will provide the necessary foundational knowledge to apply Agile methods in hardware development effectively.

What you’ll learn

The SAFe® for Hardware course provides practical knowledge and skills for applying Lean-Agile principles to hardware development, helping teams improve speed, quality, and collaboration while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

By the end of the course, you will learn how to:

1. Apply SAFe® to Hardware Development

• Understand how SAFe principles and frameworks extend beyond software to mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems.
• Adapt Agile, Lean, and DevOps methodologies to physical product development.

2. Improve Hardware Development with Lean-Agile Practices

• Apply Set-Based Design to enable faster feedback and flexibility in product development.
• Implement smaller batch sizes and optimize workflows for rapid iteration and testing.
• Reduce long lead times and improve time-to-market for hardware products.

3. Execute Agile Workflows for Hardware Teams

• Plan and execute Program Increments (PIs) in hardware development.
• Align cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Manage dependencies between hardware, firmware, and software effectively.

4. Align Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management with Agile Development

• Integrate safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements without slowing down development.
• Identify and mitigate risks earlier in the development cycle.
• Use proactive risk management strategies to maintain quality and reliability.

5. Enhance Collaboration with Suppliers and Manufacturers

• Improve communication and integration with suppliers and external vendors.
• Align supply chain management with Agile workflows for greater efficiency.
• Apply Lean-Agile procurement strategies to streamline manufacturing and sourcing.

6. Build High-Performing Agile Hardware Teams

• Strengthen teamwork between engineers, architects, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Improve coordination across system, solution, and enterprise architecture.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in hardware development.

By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to accelerate hardware development cycles, improve product quality, and create more adaptable, resilient engineering processes within a SAFe® environment.

What Attendees Get

Class registration includes:

When you enroll in the SAFe® for Hardware course, you’ll receive a comprehensive learning experience, including:

1. Course Materials & Certification

• Digital course workbook with key concepts, exercises, and tools for applying Agile to hardware development.
• One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform, providing access to exclusive resources, tools, and discussion forums.
• SAFe® for Hardware certification exam eligibility upon course completion.

2. Hands-on Learning & Real-World Applications

• Practical exercises to apply SAFe principles to hardware development scenarios.
• Case studies and examples demonstrating how Lean-Agile practices improve hardware workflows.
• Collaborative team activities for solving real engineering challenges using Agile.

3. Certification & Professional Recognition

• SAFe® for Hardware certification (upon passing the exam), showcasing your expertise in Agile hardware development.
• A digital SAFe® for Hardware Certified badge for professional networking and career recognition.
• Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs) for ongoing education credits.

4. Networking & Community Engagement

• Access to a network of Agile hardware professionals through the SAFe® Community Platform.
• Opportunities to connect with industry experts and peers applying Agile to hardware.

This course equips attendees with the knowledge, tools, and certification needed to drive Agile transformation in hardware development environments.

You must attend the entire course in order to qualify for the exam.

Refund Policy

Participants who cancel less than 6 business days before the start of class, or do not attend class without prior written notice will forfeit their tuition. If a participant requests to reschedule their class within 6 business days, their tuition will not be refundable and a $200 administrative fee is required to enroll in a new session. Participants are eligible for a tuition refund only when requested more than 6 business days before class starts.

Course Registration Information

All courses carry our guarantee of 100% Satisfaction

Agility Consulting International provides an unsurpassed training experience. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your experience, simply notify the instructor or registrar of your intent to withdraw from the program prior to the first morning break, turn in your course materials and receive a 100% refund. If at the end of the program day, you are unsatisfied with the program, we will credit your tuition towards a future program of your choice. If you use the training credit on a higher-priced program, you pay only the difference.