SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE Certification) Training
Course 1829
3 DAY COURSE

Unique to SAFe®, the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is part of the trio of leaders that includes product managers and system architects. The RTE plays a critical role in leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver value.

This AI-Empowered SAFe RTE Training will prepare you for the SAFe RTE certification exam.

This AI-powered SAFe® course integrates practical AI literacy and role-specific application directly into the world's leading Lean-Agile framework. This curriculum helps enterprises move beyond AI experimentation by embedding AI into value streams, delivery roles, and governance, enabling responsible, scalable adoption that strengthens flow, decision-making, and business outcomes.

SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE Certification) Training Benefits

• This RTE Certification training has the following benefits:

  • Scaled Agile RTE certification exam included
  • Instruction provided by a certified SAFe SPCT
  • Lead programs and large solutions in a SAFe organization
  • Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
  • Build and lead a high-performing Agile Release Train (ART)
  • Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses)
  • Practice executing and continuously improving PI Planning
  • Learn how to coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters utilizing new processes and mindsets
  • Get skills to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams

• Prerequisites

  The following skills are beneficial to those wanting to succeed in the RTE class and pass the exam:

  • Cross-team communication skills
  • Full use of SAFe Principles in action
  • Coach Agile and SAFe facilitation and lead by example
  • Launch or participate in at least one ART and one Program Increment (PI)
  • Working knowledge of team dynamics
  • Ability to manage stakeholders
  • Minimum 3 months of real-world, hands-on experience as an RTE

• Certification Information

  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Number of Questions: 60
  • Passing Score: 79%
  • Delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Access: Practice and certification exams are available in your Scaled Agile Community portal under the course you’re attending.
  • Cost: Initial cost is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
  • Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPCs
  • Retake Policy: First retake may be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake may be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake may be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.

SAFe RTE Training Outline

Module 1: Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Connect the RTE role to SAFe
• Examine the responsibilities of the RTE role
• Review the SAFe foundations
• Explore AI-Empowered SAFe

Module 2: Organizing the ART

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Identify the characteristics of an effective ART organization
• Examine key ART roles and responsibilities

Module 3: Facilitating PI Planning

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Identify preparation activities for the PI Planning event
• Facilitate Day 1 activities for the PI Planning event
• Facilitate final PI plan development and commitment
• Explore facilitation of PI Planning across multiple locations

Module 4: Supporting PI Execution

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Using events to keep the ART on track
• Visualizing flow
• Executing the PI with built-in quality
• Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps

Module 5: Optimizing Flow

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Measuring flow
• Reviewing AI-generated data
• Optimizing flow

Module 6: Improving Relentlessly

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Prioritizing time to innovate and plan
• Explore the Inspect & Adapt event
• Measure and Grow
• Systems thinking and Value Stream Mapping
• Responsible AI
• AI-Empowered agility

Module 7: Coaching the ART

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Examine coaching techniques
• Evolving group dynamics
• Explore group facilitation techniques
• Creating a one-team culture

Module 8: Get Certified

In this module, you will learn how to: 

• Download the workbook
• Give feedback to improve the class experience
• Access your preparation materials and get certified