SAFe® 5.0 Release Train Engineer with Certification RTE 5.0
Facilitating Lean-Agile Program Execution.
In this advanced three-day workshop, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in the SAFe enterprise. Through experiential learning, you will learn how to facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Value Streams. You will also learn how to build a high-performing ARTs by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to plan and execute a Program Increment (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organisation.
Scaled Agile’s SAFe Release Train Engineer exam maintains rigorous quality standards ensuring that those who have earned the certification are well prepared to effectively fulfil their role in a SAFe enterprise.
Course Content
Topics covered are:
- Exploring the RTE role and responsibilities
- Applying SAFe Principles
- Understanding the ART
- Planning a Program Increment
- Executing a Program Increment
- Fostering Relentless Improvement
- Serving the ART
- Continuing your Learning Journey
Learning Objectives
To perform the role of the RTE, you should be able to:
- Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value
- Assist with program and value stream execution
- Foster relentless improvement
- Build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach
- Develop an action plan to continue your learning journey
Audience
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- RTEs and Value Stream Engineers (VSEs)
- Program and project managers
- Scrum Masters
- Leaders and managers
- Agile coaches
- SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs)
Pre-requisites
Course Preparation
Prior to attending the course, students should familiarize themselves with the Scaled Agile Framework.
Useful documents:
- Welcome to SAFe 5.0 blog from Dean Leffingwell
- SAFe® 5.0 Introduction White Paper
- SAFe 5.0 video and PowerPoint presentation
- SAFe 5.0 Five Core Competencies of the Lean Enterprise brochure
- Version One State of Agile Survey
Certifying Bodies & Exams
Attending this course prepares you to take the SAFe® Release Train Engineer Exam (RTE) exam in order to receive SAFe 5 Release Train Engineer Certification:
- Exam name: SAFe 5 Release Train Engineer Exam
- Exam format: multiple choice
- Exam delivery: web-based (single-browser); closed book; no outside assistance; timed exam; delivered through the Community Platform
- Exam access: first attempt free within 30 days from course completion date
- Exam duration: once the exam begins candidates have 120 minutes to complete the exam
- Number of questions: 60
- Passing score: 40 out of 60 (67%)
- Exam cost: first attempt is free within 30 days from course completion
- Exam Study Materials - can be viewed on the Scaled Agile website.
Annual Renewal
- Membership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned
- Renewal fee: $295. Renewal fee for the RTE certification is included in SPC renewal (if current SPC).
What You Receive
The class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook (physical version only)
- Eligibility to take the SAFe 5 Release Train Engineer exam
- Course certificate of completion upon request
Attendees must attend all three days in order to qualify for the exam.
Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
PMI Professional Development Units (PDUS)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
Course delivery format
Live online: We use Zoom video conferencing to host our live online courses via a virtual classroom. We recommend that before registering participants run a zoom test meeting and check system requirements to ensure they are able to connect.
Course Duration
Course duration: 4 days
Timing: 6 hs per day, with exact timings to be defined. If this is a critical factor for you please consult.
Pricing and registration for Public Courses
Early Bird £1995 + VAT (If paid at least 4 weeks prior to start date).
Further questions:
For questions related to private courses for members of the same organization, discounts to register more than 4 people or anything else, please contact us at info@letsimprove.co.uk
T&Cs
Course might get cancelled if the minimum number of attendees is not reached.
Cancellations are possible but refunds might not be 100% due to the costs incurred in purchasing the license.