Program Title:
SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) – Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) course prepares participants to serve as servant leaders and coaches for Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) enterprise.
This advanced-level training focuses on improving value flow, facilitating cross-team collaboration, and enabling continuous improvement across large-scale agile programs.
Participants gain hands-on experience in managing ART events such as PI Planning and Inspect & Adapt, coordinating multiple teams, and driving enterprise agility.

Upon successful completion, participants earn a globally recognized certification validating their expertise in coordinating agile delivery at both program and enterprise levels.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals aspiring to transition from team-level facilitation to program- or enterprise-level leadership roles.

Ideal participants include:
• Scrum Masters transitioning to program-level leadership
• Agile Coaches and Program Managers
• Project or Release Managers
• Delivery Leads or Operations Managers
• Product Owners and Product Managers
• IT and Business Leaders involved in scaled agile initiatives

Prerequisites

• Prior experience with SAFe is recommended.
• Familiarity with roles such as SAFe Agilist or SAFe Scrum Master is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Agile principles and team-level practices enhances understanding.

Exam Format:
• Timed, multiple-choice online exam (60 questions)
• Includes unlimited practice tests with feedback and coaching reports
• Certification granted upon passing the exam
• Annual renewal required

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

1. Executing Planning Intervals (PIs) – 25%
   Learn to plan and execute PIs effectively by aligning teams to shared objectives and ensuring consistent value delivery.

2. Coaching for Improvement – 20%
   Develop leadership and coaching skills to empower ART teams, resolve impediments, and drive continuous performance improvement.

3. Fostering Collaboration and Flow – 25%
   Master facilitation techniques to synchronize teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure uninterrupted value flow across ART events.

4. Navigating Complexity – 15%
   Understand enterprise-level delivery dynamics, manage risks, and apply lean-agile leadership in complex organizational contexts.

5. Enterprise-Level Facilitation and Governance – 15%
   Apply advanced facilitation and reporting methods to guide ARTs toward business agility and strategic alignment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Lead and Coach Agile Release Trains (25%) – Function as a servant leader to enable effective execution and alignment across multiple agile teams.
• Facilitate Key SAFe Events (20%) – Confidently plan, conduct, and optimize key events like PI Planning, ART Syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
• Enhance Value Flow and Delivery (20%) – Drive continuous improvement and optimize ART performance for faster, higher-quality outcomes.
• Promote Collaboration Across Teams and Stakeholders (20%) – Build communication bridges, remove barriers, and improve coordination across the organization.
• Advance Enterprise Agility and Career Growth (15%) – Utilize SAFe certification to expand leadership capabilities and join the global SAFe RTE community.