As a Lead Business Analyst in a fast-paced IT service company, staying ahead of the curve is not just a preference; it’s a necessity. With the ever-evolving landscape of project methodologies, I recently found myself needing to get up to speed on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 6.0 for an upcoming project interview. My goal was clear: gain a practical understanding of SAFe 6 essentials in a short amount of time. Certification wasn’t the immediate objective, but deep, applicable knowledge was.
My first port of call was the internet, searching for a suitable online course. While there were plenty of options, I struggled to find one that was both comprehensive and reasonably priced. The clock was ticking, and I needed an effective and efficient solution. This is where I decided to take a slightly unconventional, but ultimately rewarding, path: I would create my own online course using the power of AI.
This journey was not just about learning SAFe; it was an experiment in self-directed learning and leveraging cutting-edge technology to achieve a specific goal. And I’m excited to share that it was a resounding success. I was able to confidently navigate the project interview and demonstrate a solid understanding of SAFe 6.0 principles and practices.
The Power of a Refined Prompt
My secret weapon in this endeavor was Gemini 2.5 Pro, operating in its ‘Deep research’ mode. However, I didn’t just throw a vague request at it. As any good analyst knows, the quality of the output is directly proportional to the quality of the input. So, before tasking Gemini with creating the course, I asked it to help me refine my initial prompt. This is a step I highly recommend for any complex task you assign to an AI. It helps to clarify your own thinking and ensures the AI has a precise set of instructions to work with.
Here’s the detailed prompt I finalized and provided to Gemini:
# Context and Your Role
You own an LMS where you provide courses for IT specialists. You recently found out that there are no free courses on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) that are good enough. You want to create such a course.
# Audience
Business Analysts, Project Managers, and other professionals who are familiar with Agile methodology but have never worked on projects using SAFe and who want to study SAFe and prepare for a project that uses it.
# Content Requirements
A structured course that has a typical course structure broken down into modules. Tables, diagrams, and infographics are in the theoretical materials where applicable. Every module should include theoretical materials and a quiz. There should be 20 questions in every quiz, with 4 answer options for each question. A final exam should be provided, with 30 questions, 3 questions per module.
# Your Recommended Approach
Study SAFe using available materials on the internet, including websites, LMSs, and YouTube videos. Be sure to watch videos with SAFe interview questions to understand the most important theoretical and practical areas to be covered.
# Content Tone and Style
The materials should be written using simple words and sentence structures so they are easy to consume, learn, and remember. However, they should not look overly descriptive to people who are familiar with Agile methodologies.
# Course Volume
The course volume should allow a student to pass it in less than 24 hours of studying.
The Result: A Tailor-Made Learning Experience
The outcome was nothing short of remarkable. Gemini generated a comprehensive, well-structured course that was perfectly tailored to my needs. The modules were logical, the explanations were clear and concise, and the inclusion of quizzes at the end of each section was invaluable for reinforcing my learning. The focus on practical application and interview-centric topics meant I wasn’t just memorizing theory; I was understanding how to apply SAFe in a real-world context.
This experience was a powerful demonstration of how AI can be a personal tutor, a research assistant, and a content creator all in one. It empowered me to take control of my own professional development in a way that was both time-efficient and highly effective.
Sharing the Knowledge: My Free SAFe 6.0 Course
I was so impressed with the course that I decided to polish it up and make it available for free to the wider community of Agile professionals who might find themselves in a similar situation. It’s my way of giving back and championing the power of both self-learning and AI in our industry.
You can access the full course, “SAFe 6 in Practice: A Quick Start Guide for Agile Professionals,” on my LMS here:
https://sapiens.quest/courses/safe-6-in-practice-a-quick-start-guide-for-agile-professionals/
I encourage you to explore it, use it for your own learning, and perhaps even be inspired to leverage AI for your own unique challenges. The future of learning is here, and it’s more accessible and customizable than ever before.
Happy learning!
Let’s Make It Even Better Together
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