SAFe® Release Train Engineer

Course Features

 

Learning objectives

 

The SAFe® Release Train Engineer course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to drive a successful RTE within their organizations.

 

1. Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities

• Connect the RTE role to SAFe.
• Examine the responsibilities of the RTE role.
• Identify effective RTE behaviors.

 

2. Applying SAFe® Principles

• Explore the SAFe Principles

 

3. Organizing the ART

• Identify the characteristics of an effective ART organization.
• Examine key ART roles and responsibilities.
• Identify the responsibilities of the System Team

 

4. Planning a PI

• Identify preparation activities for the PI Planning event.
• Facilitate Day 1 activities for the PI Planning event.
• Facilitate final PI plan development and commitment.
• Explore facilitation of PI Planning across multiple locations.

 

5. Executing a PI

• Using events to keep the ART on track
• Executing the PI with Built-in Quality
• Visualizing and measuring the flow of value
• Prioritizing time to innovate and plan
• Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps

 

6. Fostering Relentless Improvement

• Explore the three components of an Inspect & Adapt event
• Measure and Grow the ART
• Systems Thinking and Value Stream Mapping
• Optimizing flow

 

7. Serving the ART

• Explore the characteristics of a servant leader
• Evolving group dynamics
• Examine coaching techniques
• Explore group facilitation techniques
• Identify the steps to create an ART with a one-team culture

 

8. Continuing Your Learning Journey

• Create a personal RTE action plan
• Create an ART Improvement Roadmap
• Commit to the plans

 

9. SAFe Agilist Certification

• Prepare for the SAFe Agilist certification exam.
• Gain recognition as a SAFe RTE and contribute to organizational success.

 

In the SAFe® RTE course, you’ll learn to execute SAFe and continuously improve PI Planning and other vital SAFe events. You’ll discover how to coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. And you’ll get the guidance and tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.

 

Target audience

 

The SAFe® RTE course caters to specific audiences based on their roles within an organization. Here are the target audiences summarized:

• Agile Professionals: Existing agile professionals, including Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Program Managers, and Project Managers, who want to advance their careers as Release Train Engineers.
• Leaders and Managers: Individuals working in leadership or management roles within a SAFe environment, aiming to enhance their knowledge and ability to deliver value consistently.

In essence, SAFe® RTE is designed for those who want to scale their career to deliver large solutions in Agile deliveries

 

Exam and Certification information

 

• Duration: 120 minutes
• Number of Questions: 60
• Passing Score: 75%
• Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance
• Access: Learning Plan (after course completion)
• Cost: First attempt is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion
• Retake Fee: $50

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.

 

Certification Journey