How can technical teams accelerate innovation, ensure compliance, and deliver value faster—without compromising quality?
SAFe® for Hardware Teams is an intensive, two-day certification training designed specifically for engineering teams building physical systems. It provides practical guidance for applying Lean-Agile principles in complex, hardware-focused environments where traditional Agile methods fall short.
Unlike software-centric courses, this program delivers real-world techniques and examples tailored to the needs of mechanical, electrical, embedded, and systems engineering teams operating within Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Through hands-on exercises, simulations, and practical discussions, participants will learn how to build adaptive technical teams, shorten development cycles, improve collaboration, and deliver customer value more effectively.
In today’s increasingly complex product environments, engineering teams must learn to collaborate continuously and iteratively across disciplines. This requires a new mindset, new tools, and a deep understanding of how to apply Lean-Agile principles in real-world technical work.
This training will help your team:
- Leverage feedback loops and small batch thinking to accelerate time to market.
- Build cross-functional collaboration between hardware, software, and supplier teams.
- Manage compliance and safety requirements without slowing down innovation.
- Participate actively in PI Planning and SAFe events with confidence and clarity.
- Integrate seamlessly into ARTs and operate in sync with the rest of the organization.
As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and SPCT, with many years of experience supporting technical teams in Lean-Agile transformation, I will guide your team through how to apply SAFe principles to your engineering context—from labs and production lines to embedded systems and compliance-heavy environments. You’ll gain not just knowledge, but the ability to turn it into action.
Course Summary
SAFe® for Hardware Teams is a two-day, team-focused training experience for engineers developing physical products and cyber-physical systems. It is designed for technical contributors and ART participants who want to embed Lean-Agile ways of working into the development of physical systems.
The training covers:
- Practical application of SAFe in technical and engineering settings.
- Agile practices for hardware, mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems development.
- Tools and techniques for integrating with PI Planning, synchronization events, and the Inspect & Adapt cycle.
- Risk management and compliance strategies tailored for physical product development.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Design for change using smaller batches and faster feedback loops.
- Operate as fully integrated technical teams within an ART cadence.
- Collaborate effectively across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software disciplines.
- Manage risk and compliance iteratively and continuously.
- Adapt products and systems based on market, technical, and customer feedback.
- Build high-performing teams with clear purpose and alignment.
- Work transparently with stakeholders and suppliers in an Agile ecosystem.
What You Get?
Your registration includes:
- Two days of instructor-led training
- A digital course workbook
- Access to the SAFe® Studio learning platform and preparation materials
- Unlimited access to a practice exam with personalized feedback
- Eligibility to take the SAFe® for Hardware Teams certification exam
- Certificate of completion and a digital certification badge
SAFe Certification Kit
Upon completion of the training and passing the exam, you’ll receive:
- SAFe® 6 Hardware Practitioner (SHWP) certification and digital badge
- Downloadable certificate to showcase your achievement
- One-year access to SAFe® Studio for continued learning and resources
- Exclusive access to webinars, toolkits, and on-demand summit content
Topics Covered
- Introduction to SAFe and Lean-Agile in technical and engineering environments
- Implementing small batches and fast feedback for physical systems
- Building and leading high-performing technical and cyber-physical teams
- Participating in PI Planning and SAFe events effectively
- Synchronizing work across ARTs and managing interdependencies
- Managing compliance and risk iteratively
- Using flow and outcome metrics to improve value delivery
- Preparing for Certification exam
Who Will Benefit?
This course is ideal for:
- Mechanical, electrical, embedded, and systems engineers
- Agile team members supporting hardware or cyber-physical components
- Project managers, team leads, and engineering managers
- Quality, safety, or compliance professionals
- Product managers and stakeholders collaborating with technical ARTs
No prior SAFe experience or certification is required.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
- Earn up to 15 PDUs toward PMI certifications such as PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP
- Claim SEUs under Category C toward your CSP certification with Scrum Alliance