SAFe for Architects (ARCH)
Learn how architects guide Agile Release Trains and lead from a technical point of view, in this four-day advanced course.
- Four-day instructor-led course
- Prepares for the SAFe Architect exam
- First exam attempt included
Architecture that delivers value
Support the continuous delivery of value and work as part of the trio that leads an ART.
Lead from a technical point of view
Lead the architecture during an Agile transformation, using the solution vision and roadmaps.
Exam included
The first exam attempt is included if taken within 30 days of completion. Renewal is yearly.
At a glance
About the course
The 4-day instructor-led SAFe for Architects (ARCH) course prepares participants for the SAFe Architect (ARCH) exam of Scaled Agile. It is an advanced course that shows how system, solution and enterprise architects work in a Lean enterprise, where architecture supports the continuous delivery of value.
Participants learn how architects guide Agile Release Trains as part of a trio of leaders, align architectural decisions with portfolio strategy, and support PI Planning, DevOps and release on demand. They finish with an action plan for their own organisation. After passing the exam they receive the SAFe Architect certification and a digital badge, renewed yearly.
What will you learn?
Architecture and the trio
How architecture supports continuous delivery, and working in the trio that leads an ART.
Technical leadership
Leading from a technical point of view during an Agile transformation.
Describing a solution
The solution vision, solution intent and roadmaps.
Aligned decisions
Aligning architectural decisions with portfolio strategy, value streams and enterprise goals.
PI Planning and execution
Contributing to PI Planning and execution, including enabler epics and non-functional requirements.
DevOps and release on demand
Supporting DevOps, the continuous delivery pipeline and release on demand.
Architectural runway
Guiding the architectural runway across several ARTs.
Action plan
Drawing up an action plan for your own organisation.
Who should attend
This course is intended for architects and technical leaders in Agile enterprises.
- System, solution and enterprise architects
- Infrastructure architects
- Experienced engineers
- Technical managers
- Senior technical leaders
- SAFe practice consultants
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are strongly recommended: attending at least one SAFe course, and having participated in at least one ART and one PI.
The exam at a glance
What is included
Workbooks
Workbooks for participants.
Exam eligibility
Eligibility to take the SAFe 6 Architect exam.
Community platform
One-year membership in the SAFe Community Platform.
Certificate
A certificate of course completion.
Your trainer
Trainer to be determined.
Language
This course is given in English with English courseware.
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