SAFe® Release Train Engineer
Join our SAFe® Release Train Engineer classroom training course to learn about the SAFe framework with an in-person trainer in a classroom setting and become a Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE).
Description
Course Overview
For SAFe Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to enhance their knowledge and skills as a servant leader and coach, effectively plan and execute a PI Planning event, foster relentless improvement in their enterprise, and continue their learning journey. SAFe RTEs can facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and large solutions in an enterprise SAFe environment.
SAFe® Release Train Engineer: Facilitating Agile Release Trains
Unique to SAFe®, the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is part of the trio of leaders, including product managers and system architects. This role is critical in leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver value. The RTE must create the right environment, have the right conversations, facilitate the right meetings, and gather the right people to make decisions based on the right data.
In the SAFe® RTE course, you will learn to execute SAFe and continuously improve PI Planning and other vital SAFe events. You will discover how to coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. Additionally, you will get the guidance and tools needed to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.
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
- Access to RTE Essentials Online Learning Series
- Facilitation Guides for all ART events
- Online collaboration tools for facilitating SAFe ART events, like PI Planning and System Demo
- Access to content, tools, and resources needed to practice the Scaled Agile Framework every day
- SAFe® Release Train Engineer certification exam
About the Exam
Course Objectives
After taking the course, you will know how to:
- Lead ARTs and large solutions in a SAFe organisation
- Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
- Foster relentless improvement
- Build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach
Attendees will learn:
- How to lead ARTs and large solutions in a SAFe organisation
- How to apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
- How to foster relentless improvement
- How to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach
SAFe® Release Train Engineer answers the questions:
- How do I plan for and execute a PI?
- How do I create an environment of relentless improvement?
- How do I lead and serve my ART?
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
- Access to RTE Essentials Online Learning Series
- Facilitation Guides for all ART events
- Online collaboration tools for facilitating SAFe ART events, like PI Planning and System Demo
- Access to content, tools, and resources needed to practice the Scaled Agile Framework every day
- SAFe® Release Train Engineer certification exam
Certification Exam Details:
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of Questions: 60
- Passing Score: 78%
- Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance
- Access: Learning Plan (after course completion)
- Cost: First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion
- Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPC
- Retake Policy:
- First retake - May be taken immediately after the first failed attempt.
- Second retake - May be taken 10 days after the first retake.
- Third retake - May be taken 30 days after the second retake.
- All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.
Exam Topics and References:
|
Domain |
Topics |
References |
|
Exploring the RTE Role (15-17%) |
RTE Characteristics and Responsibilities, SAFe Concepts |
Lesson 1, 7, and 8 |
|
Applying SAFe Principles (21-24%) |
Preparation Activities, Facilitation Activities, Planning Development, Multi-location Facilitation |
Lesson 3 and 4 |
|
Executing the PI (27-29%) |
ART and Team Iteration Events, Optimising ART Flow, Metrics, IP Iteration, Inspect and Adapt Event |
Lesson 3, 5, and 6 |
|
Serving the ART (30-32%) |
Key ART Roles and Responsibilities, Release on Demand, Systems Thinking and Value Stream Mapping, Facilitation and Coaching Techniques, One-Team Culture |
Lesson 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 |
Outcomes
Course Objectives
After taking the course, you will know how to:
- Lead ARTs and large solutions in a SAFe organisation
- Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
- Foster relentless improvement
- Build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach
Attendees will learn:
- How to lead ARTs and large solutions in a SAFe organisation
- How to apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
- How to foster relentless improvement
- How to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach
SAFe® Release Train Engineer answers the questions:
- How do I plan for and execute a PI?
- How do I create an environment of relentless improvement?
- How do I lead and serve my ART?
Price
Please reach out for a tailored pricing and more information.
Please note that this course is only offered inhouse, and not as a public course.