SAFe® Architect (ARCH)

Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The SAFe Architect (ARCH) certification program is designed for experienced technical professionals aiming to elevate their impact as strategic leaders in a Lean-Agile enterprise. This advanced-level course provides the knowledge and skills required to lead architecture initiatives, guide Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and align technical strategy with business goals.
Over three intensive days of instructor-led sessions, participants learn to deliver continuous value flow, support DevOps, and connect enterprise architecture to business value streams. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, participants earn the globally recognized SAFe System Architect (ARCH) certification.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for senior professionals aiming to influence technical and business alignment across teams and programs, including:

• System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects

• Experienced Engineers and Infrastructure Architects

• Technical Managers and Senior Technical Leaders

• SAFe Practice Consultants and Agile Transformation Leads

Participants should have:
A working understanding of Lean-Agile principles and familiarity with enterprise solution architecture.

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, the following are strongly recommended:

• Experience in software or systems architecture, engineering, or technical leadership

• Understanding of Agile principles, Lean practices, and DevOps concepts

• Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its core values

Exam Format

• Type: Multiple-choice, timed online exam

• Number of Questions: 45

• Attempts: Includes access to an unlimited-attempt practice test with feedback and coaching report

• Certification: SAFe System Architect (ARCH) upon passing the exam

• Validity: Renewable annually

• Support: Dedicated learner support and access to SAFe Studio resources

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

1️⃣ Agile Architecture in a Lean Enterprise (25%)
Understand the role of architecture in continuous value delivery and how architects guide Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to achieve flow and alignment.

2️⃣ Leading Through Change (20%)
Develop leadership skills to drive Agile transformation, define solution vision and intent, and build architectural roadmaps that support business agility.

3️⃣ Connecting Technical Strategy to Business Outcomes (20%)
Align architecture with portfolio strategy, value streams, and organizational objectives to ensure that every technical decision supports measurable business outcomes.

4️⃣ Delivering at Scale (20%)
Participate in PI Planning, support DevOps practices, manage architectural runway, and enable release on demand across multiple ARTs.

5️⃣ Practical Tools and Application (15%)
Apply frameworks, toolkits, and exercises to real-world scenarios, building an actionable plan for architectural leadership within your organization.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

✅ Lead Agile Architecture Initiatives (25%)
Guide architecture in support of continuous flow and scalable delivery across the enterprise.

✅ Bridge Strategy and Execution (20%)
Connect architectural decisions to business strategy, enabling consistent alignment between technology and enterprise goals.

✅ Drive Agile Transformation (20%)
Lead through change, foster collaboration across roles, and champion Lean-Agile principles at both technical and organizational levels.

✅ Support DevOps and Continuous Delivery (20%)
Enable faster and more reliable value delivery through architectural support for DevOps, enabler epics, and continuous deployment practices.

✅ Expand Career and Network Opportunities (15%)
Earn an industry-recognized certification, access exclusive SAFe+ resources, and engage with the SAFe global community for ongoing professional growth.