SAFe for Hardware Teams
Duration: 2 days.
Language: English or German.
Type: Online (Remote) or Onsite (Crewcraft AG location).
Registration:
You can register online for this training. The pricing is in CHF, upon request we can charge in EUR based on daily exchange rate. It includes a training session, the course material, specific exam preparation, and test fees.
Single attendee, weekend trainings, or special requests:
Feel free to contact us and we will tailor the proposal according to your needs.
SAFe® for Hardware Teams
Certified SAFe® for Hardware Teams
The professional development value of your SAFe for Hardware Practitioner (SHWP) Certification
Hardware development teams face unique challenges when adopting Agile—longer lead times, safety-critical constraints, and siloed teams. SAFe for Hardware Teams addresses these challenges directly. Unlike traditional Agile courses focused on software, this two-day, instructor-led certification course provides guidance and examples purpose-built for mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering environments.
Participants will learn how to apply SAFe principles in a physical product context—enabling faster feedback, better collaboration across teams, and higher delivery confidence.
Build hardware at the speed of innovation
Learn how to apply Agile principles to complex hardware development environments using SAFe. This course empowers cross-functional teams to plan, deliver, and evolve physical systems with speed, quality, and compliance.
- Gain Practical, Hardware-Focused Skills
Acquire actionable skills in Lean-Agile practices, risk management, and supplier alignment, all tailored for complex hardware development environments - Master Agile Planning for Hardware
Learn techniques for continuous integration, effective compliance, and adaptation to change, specifically optimized for mechanical, electrical, and software synchronization within hardware ARTs - Build Industry-Recognized Expertise
Achieve the SAFe Hardware Practitioner (SHWP) certification, validating your ability to accelerate delivery, improve flexibility, and drive business value in the rapidly evolving hardware industry
What You Will Learn
How to design for change with smaller batches and faster feedback loops
- How to manage compliance and risk without slowing down
- How to integrate Agile hardware teams into Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Ways to improve collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software teams
- Best practices for aligning suppliers and engineering stakeholders
- Techniques to iterate based on rapid market and technical feedback
What’s included:
- Perpetual access to the course workbook and online learning platform for additional preparation.
- An unlimited practice test with question-level feedback and a coaching report that acts as a simulation and study tool.
- Customer support for learning and certification questions.
- An exam (unlimited retakes)
Who should attend:
This course is ideal for any hardware-focused organization aiming to bridge traditional engineering with modern Agile practices for more efficient, adaptive development.
- Systems Engineers, Developers, and Engineering Practitioners
- Product and Project Managers
- Team Leads and Engineering Managers
- Quality and Compliance Professionals
- Agile Teams that include or support hardware
Why Choose SAFe for Hardware Teams:
- Accelerated Learning Cycles
Boost innovation and value with hardware products by speeding up development cycles and feedback loops. - Enhanced Flexibility
Develop a responsive system that evolves alongside ever-changing market and organizational requirements. - Improved Collaboration
Strengthen communication across teams and with suppliers for smoother execution and alignment. - Early Risk Mitigation
Proactively manage risks with continuous feedback and early detection. - Timely and Effective Content
Deepen and update existing SAFe practices with learning relevant to the challenges of hardware-reliant solutions. - Curated, Hands-on Practice
Improve cross-functional collaboration Designed for deep knowledge transfer, emphasizing actionable skills and practical application., forecasting, delivery, and measurement.