Dispelling the Myths around Online SAFe® Training
Agile certification courses are in great demand, with many organizations adopting the Agile methodology and approach for various projects. However, when it comes to online Agile training, there is an initial hesitancy among participants when they join an online Agile training. The main reason behind the uncertainty or doubt in the minds of the attendees is the mode of the Agile training, i.e., online.
There are several online SAFe® training institutes offering Agile certification courses. One such online Agile training institute is AgilityPAD.
Here are some of the common myths and misconceptions about online SAFe® courses that AgilityPAD comes across when dealing with various participants, and the reality associated with each myth.
Myth #1: Online SAFe® courses are not engaging as physical face-to-face courses.
Reality:
- Every year, more and more students are registering for online Agile certification courses compared to last years, such is the demand for online SAFe® courses.
- Most students who enroll for online Agile training find it to be equivalent to, or even more engaging than the physical classroom experience.
- The online class instructors at an online Agile training institute are responsible for engaging the students by teaching the Agile certification course content in an interactive and fun way, just like it would happen in a brick-and-mortar class.
Myth #2: There will be no interaction with other fellow batch mates in online Agile training.
Reality:
- Most online SAFe® courses require students to regularly interact and engage with each other.
- The online Agile training conducted at AgilityPAD involves students to actively participating in group discussions, debates, online discussions, and even performing tasks in teams/groups.
- An online SAFe® course from a reputed and trusted online Agile training institute stimulates the same level of interaction between students as it happens in face-to-face courses.
- It means learners also get a chance to collaborate with fellow learners.
Myth #3: Online SAFe® courses are completed in less time than physical face-to-face courses.
Reality:
- The online Agile training from AgilityPAD are a two-day instructor-led online course delivered via. the Zoom app. This duration is defined depending on the course material.
- Online SAFe® courses provide flexibility and saves valuable travelling time of working professionals, thus offering them, the convenience to schedule their day without the need to miss or skip work.
- The idea that online Agile training courses are completed in less time is not true.
- In fact, because of the interactions and questions raised by participants, online SAFe® courses require more time than face-to-face courses.
Myth #4: There is no practical hands-on training in online courses.
Reality:
- Participants of an online Agile training workshop get to perform the same practical exercises, hands-on in a virtual classroom just as they would do in face-to-face training.
- Compared to the physical classroom, the practical exercises and activities done in an online classroom are more fun, interactive, and engaging than in a real classroom.
- Complete guidance for hands-on activities is provided by the online instructors.
Myth #5: Online Agile certification courses are easier to complete than in offline courses.
Reality:
- For those enrolling in accredited Agile certification courses from a professional online Agile training institute, online SAFe® training and similar training courses are just as challenging as face-to-face courses.
- The assessment is a time-based test, based on which the participants are given certifications.
Myth #6: The students are unable to ask questions and get answers from the instructors.
Reality:
- A high degree of responsiveness is shown by the instructors in online SAFe® courses.
- There is ample time for Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions and group discussions.
- The online instructors answer almost every question immediately and go the extra mile to solve the doubts that the participants may have.
- The instructors in online Agile training provide complete clarity to the participants, even more than offline training programs.
Are you planning for online Agile training?
AgilityPAD offers various online SAFe® trainings for you to choose from. These include:
- SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) course
- SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification course
- Leading SAFe® (SA) course
- SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) course
- SAFe® for Teams (SP) training
- SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) course
- SAFe® Agile Product Management (APM) course
These Agile certification courses are going to be conducted in June and July 2022. The dates for the online SAFe® courses have already been mentioned on www.agilitypad.com.
Which Agile certification course would you like to opt for?
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