SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE Certification) Training

Unique to SAFe®, the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is part of the trio of leaders that includes product managers and system architects. The RTE plays a critical role in leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver value.

This SAFe RTE Training, we will prepare you for the SAFe RTE certification exam.

SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE Certification) Training Benefits

• This RTE Certification training has the following benefits:

  • Scaled Agile RTE certification exam included
  • Instruction provided by a certified SAFe SPCT
  • Lead programs and large solutions in a SAFe organization
  • Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
  • Build and lead a high-performing Agile Release Train (ART)
  • Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)
  • Practice executing and continuously improving PI Planning
  • Learn how to coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters utilizing new processes and mindsets
  • Get skills to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams

• Prerequisites

  The following skills are beneficial to those wanting to succeed in the RTE class and pass the exam:

  • Cross-team communication skills
  • Full use of SAFe Principles in action
  • Coach Agile and SAFe facilitation and lead by example
  • Launch or participate in at least one ART and one Program Increment (PI)
  • Working knowledge of team dynamics
  • Ability to manage stakeholders
  • Minimum 3 months of real-world, hands-on experience as an RTE

• Certification Information

  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Passing Score: 79%
  • Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Access: Practice and certification exams are available in your Scaled Agile Community portal under the course you’re attending.
  • Cost: Initial cost is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
  • Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPCs
  • 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.

SAFe RTE Training Outline

Module 1: Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Connect the RTE role to SAFe 
• Serve the Lean Enterprise with the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) 
• Understand the Seven Core Competencies of Business Agility 
• Examine the responsibilities of the RTE role 
• Identify effective RTE behaviors 
• Outline the benefits of being an RTE

Module 2: Applying SAFe Principles

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Identify SAFe Principles that are important to the RTE 
• Develop the SAFe Principles 
• Understand why RTEs need the SAFe Principles 
• Applying SAFe Principles to the RTE role

Module 3: Organizing the ART

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Identify the attributes of an effective ART organization 
• Organize teams on the ART  
• Move to Continuous Deployment and Release on Demand 
• Avoid common ART organization anti-patterns 
• Examine key ART roles and responsibilities 
• Identify Business Owners 
• Identify the responsibilities of the System Team 
• Balance Solution integration and testing effort 

Module 4: Planning a Program Increment

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Identify preparation activities for the PI Planning event 
• Prepare the Program Backlog for PI Planning 
• Use capacity allocation to create balance 
• Maintain product integrity through capacity allocation 
• Use the PI Planning Toolkit 
• Assess and evolve PI Planning readiness 
• Facilitate the management review and problem-solving meeting 
• Facilitate final PI plan development and commitment 
• Address program risks 
• Conduct a PI Planning retrospective 
• Explore facilitation of PI Planning across multiple locations

Module 5: Executing a Program Increment

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Identify key team Iteration events 
• Understand Agile Team Iteration execution 
• Examine the events and tools needed to manage ART flow 
• Explore Metrics used to measure PI execution 
• Prepare and facilitate IP Iteration activities 
• Build a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps 

Module 6: Fostering Relentless Improvement

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Explore the three components of an Inspect and Adapt event 
• Measure and grow the ART 
• Examine systems thinking and value stream mapping concepts 
• Examine the mindset of relentless improvement 

Module 7: Serving the ART

In this module, you will learn how to: 

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

Module 8: Continuing Your Learning Journey

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Create a personalized RTE action plan 
• Create an ART Improvement Roadmap