Attendees examine the RTE role in a Lean- Agile transformation. They learn how to facilitate ART processes and execution and coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. They explore how to prepare, plan, and execute a Program Increment (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.
Program or Project Manager | Agile Coach | SAFe Program Consultant | IT Manager | Consultant | Director | Product Manager | Product Owner | Solution Train Engineer | Program Manager
SAFe® Release Train Engineer
Facilitating Lean-Agile program execution
Facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs)—and learn how to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach—when you become a SAFe® 5 Release Train Engineer (RTE).
During this three-day course, gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of an 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. Explore how to prepare, plan, and execute a Program Increment (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.
Who Will Benefit?
- RTEs and Solution Train Engineers (STEs)
- Program and project managers
- Scrum Masters
- Leaders and managers
- Agile coaches
- SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs)
What You'll Learn
To perform the role of SAFe® Release Train Engineer, you should be able to:
- Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value
- Assist with program and large solution 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
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
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are highly recommended:
- Hold at least one current SAFe certification
- Have launched or participated in at least one ART and one PI
Exam Prerequisite Skills Or Knowledge
These skills and knowledge are highly recommended in order to be successful in passing the RTE exam:
- SAFe certification
- Cross-team communication skills
- Full use of SAFe principles in action
- Coaching Agile and SAFe facilitation and leading by example
- Launch or participate in at least one ART and one PI
- Working knowledge of team dynamics
What You Get
Class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Release Train Engineer exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion upon request
Attendees must attend all three days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Annual Renewal
Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
- Atendees may be eligible to apply for 20 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
- Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
"The RTE class provided a great opportunity to ntwork with other RTEs and facilitate real-life learning and takeways."
Desirée Cuniberti RTE, Bloomberg LP
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