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