Our private SAFe RTE courses help to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in the SAFe enterprise. Through experiential learning, examine the RTE role in a Lean- Agile transformation. Learn how to facilitate ART processes and execution, coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets.

Furthermore, attendees on the SAFe RTE course will explore how to prepare, plan, and execute a Planning Interval (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.

Who Will Benefit?

• Executives and Leaders, Managers, and Directors
• Consultants, and Agile Coaches
• Business Analyst, Program and Project Managers
• Release Train Engineers and Solution Train Engineers
• Product and Product Line Management
• Portfolio Managers, PMO, and Process Leads

Topics Covered

• Exploring the RTE role and responsibilities
• Applying SAFe Principles
• Organizing the ART
• Planning a Program Increment
• Executing a Program Increment
• Fostering Relentless Improvement
• Serving the ART
• Continuing Your Learning Journey
• Become a Certified SAFe® RTE

What you’ll learn

After attending the class, attendees should be able to:

• Facilitate program-level events
• Lead program execution
• Coach Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Agile Teams in the relentless improvement of value delivery
• Create transparency using metrics to initiate and drive positive change
• Facilitate resolution of dependencies, impediments, and risks

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® RTE  course certification exam:

• Have participated in at least one ART and one PI.
• Hold at least one current SAFe certification.

What You Get

Class registration includes:

• Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare for the certification exam, digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
• Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms including collaborative activities
• 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 you need to practice Scaled Agile Framework every day
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Release Train Engineer certification exam

Attendees must attend all three days of the course to be eligible to take the exam.

Annual Renewal

Certifications require renewal of SAFe® Advanced Membership one year from the certification date.

• SAFe® Advanced Membership costs $295/year + applicable tax.
• Only one renewal is required to cover all Advanced & Foundational certifications.
• Provides continued access to content, course learnings, and other assets.

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

• You may be eligible for PDUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
• You may be eligible to apply for Scrum Alliance SEUs under Category C (Outside Events), toward earning or renewing your Scrum Alliance certifications.