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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

Planning Interval (PI)

In SAFe, a cadence-based timebox, typically 8-12 weeks, in which an ART delivers incremental value.

Definition

SAFe 6.0 renamed Program Increment to Planning Interval. A PI usually contains four development iterations followed by one Innovation and Planning iteration.

Example

A 10-week PI: four 2-week iterations plus one IP iteration.

Exam tip

SAFe 6.0 terminology: Planning Interval (formerly Program Increment).

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