SAFe® for Architects
Join our SAFe® for Architects classroom training course to learn about the SAFe framework with an in-person trainer in a classroom setting and become a Certified SAFe® for Architects (ARCH).
Description
Course Overview
In the SAFe® for Architects course, you’ll get the context to align architecture with business value. You’ll understand how system, solution, and enterprise architects collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. And you’ll get the guidance and tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.
Establishing Architectural Alignment for Business Value
The SAFe® for Architects course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and communicate the architectural vision, develop solution vision, intent, and roadmaps, and prepare and deliver software effectively and continuously. Additionally, the course covers leading and coaching architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution.
What’s Included:
- Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare to take the certification exam, claim your digital badge, and access tools to get started in your SAFe role
- Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
- One-year access to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
- Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
- Member discussion forums to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
- Curated content playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
- Access to content, tools, and resources needed to practice SAFe every day
- SAFe® for Architects certification exam
About the Exam
Certification Exam Details:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Number of Questions: 45
- Passing Score: 32/45 (71%)
- Competency Level: Foundational difficulty; Competent; some knowledge or experience; can perform tasks with assistance
- Question Format: Multiple choice (one answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers)
- Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Access: Community Platform upon completion of the course
- Languages Offered: English
- Cost: First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $50
Exam Topics and References:
|
Domain |
Topics |
References |
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Agile Architecture and SAFe (8%) |
Identify attributes of Agile Architecture, Explain the SAFe Architect role and associated responsibilities, Demonstrate collaboration with other Enterprise roles, Architect using SAFe principles |
SAFe Architect Student Workbook materials and exercises from: Lesson 1, Prepare for ART Launch |
|
DevOps and Release on Demand (13%) |
Promote a DevOps culture, Demonstrate flow of value through the CDP, Architect for continuous exploration, Architect for continuous integration, Architect for continuous deployment, Release on Demand |
SAFe Architect Student Workbook materials and exercises from: Lesson 2 |
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Architecture and Business Value (35%) |
Demonstrate how Strategic Themes, Portfolio Canvas, and Portfolio Vision influence architecture, Use Value Streams to support the business, Demonstrate how ARTs and Solution Trains deliver value, Align architecture to Enterprise strategy, Evolve the Solution Portfolio, Contribute Enabler Epics to the Portfolio Kanban, Coordinate across Value Streams, Align Solution Vision with Strategic Themes and Solution Context, Contribute to Solution Intent, Manage quality with NFRs and the Lean QMS, Contribute to roadmaps |
SAFe Architect Student Workbook materials and exercises from: Lessons 3, 4, and 8, Solution Train, Prepare for ART Launch, Identify Value Streams and ARTs, Solution Intent, Milestones, Roadmap, Architectural Runway, Inspect and Adapt, Assume Variability Preserve Options, Innovation and Planning Iteration |
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Program Increment (PI) Execution (36%) |
Prepare for PI Planning, Contribute to PI Planning, Contribute to Management Review and Problem-Solving, Contribute to Solution post-PI planning, Guide architecture and continuous delivery, Prepare for Iteration Reviews and System and Solution Demos, Improve through I&A |
SAFe Architect Student Workbook materials and exercises from: Lessons 5, 6, and 7, Lean-Agile Mindset |
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Leading during a Lean-Agile Transformation (8%) |
Demonstrate attributes of a Lean-Agile leader, Demonstrate how to lead the transition to Agile architecture during a transformation, Develop an action plan to support the organisation's transformation |
SAFe Architect Student Workbook materials and exercises from: Lesson 9 |
Outcomes
Course Objectives
After taking the course, you will know how to:
- Develop and communicate the architectural vision
- Develop solution vision, intent, and roadmaps
- Prepare and deliver software effectively and continuously
- Lead and coach architects and team members during PI Planning and execution
Attendees will learn:
- How to develop and communicate the architectural vision
- How to develop solution vision, intent, and roadmaps
- How to prepare and deliver software effectively and continuously
- How to lead and coach architects and team members during PI Planning and execution
Price
Please reach out for a tailored pricing and more information.