AI-Empowered SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE Certification) Training

Course 1829

Duration: 3 days
Exam Voucher: Yes
Language: English
Level: Advanced

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.

AI-Empowered SAFe RTE Training Delivery Methods

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SAFe RTE Training Information

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

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$2,995

3-Day Instructor-Led Training
After-Course Instructor Coaching Included
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Oct 21 - 23 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

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$2,995

3-Day Instructor-Led Training
After-Course Instructor Coaching Included
Available for Private Team Training

Would you like to take this course as a team?

Oct 21 - 23 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Virtual
Nov 23 - 25 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM EST

Austin or Virtual
Dec 16 - 18 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Virtual
Feb 10 - 12 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Ottawa or Virtual
Mar 23 - 25 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
May 12 - 14 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun 23 - 25 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Aug 11 - 13 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Sep 22 - 24 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

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SAFe RTE Training FAQs

To succeed in this course and pass the RTE certification exam, you should have:

The ability to facilitate cross-team communication
The ability to use SAFe Principles
The ability to coach Agile and SAFe facilitation
The ability to launch or participate in at least one ART and one Program Increment (PI)
The ability to manage stakeholders
A working knowledge of team dynamics

You should also have at least three months of real-world, hands-on experience as an RTE.

A Certified SAFe® 4 Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) program servant leader and coaching professional responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of value in a single program or Value Stream in a Lean-Agile enterprise. Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Train Engineers (STEs), Program Managers, Project Managers, Leaders and Managers, Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, as well as SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs) could all benefit from attending this course and earning the RTE certification.

Learners can access their learning plans and exams after the instructor has marked their attendance about halfway through their class. The steps are as follows:

Login to the SAFe Community. If you do not remember your password, click the "Forgot Password" link to receive a reset email.
Select Learn > My Learning from the tabs.
Select "In Progress"
Select the class that you are looking for. You may have multiple In Progress.
The Exam is located at the bottom of the Learning Plan. You are required to complete all required items marked with red asterisks* before you can take the exam.

A set of organization and workflow patterns that are intended to guide you in scaling lean and agile practices.

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART). The RTE’s major responsibilities are to facilitate the ART events and processes and assist the teams in delivering value. RTEs communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive relentless improvement. The Solution Train Engineer (STE) is a servant leader and coach for the Solution Train, facilitating and guiding the work of all ARTs and Suppliers in the Value Stream.

Although Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Solution Trains are composed of self-organizing and self-managing teams, trains don’t drive or steer themselves on autopilot. That responsibility falls to the RTE or STE, who operate most effectively as servant leaders. They have a solid grasp of how to scale Lean and Agile practices and understand the unique opportunities and challenges associated with facilitating and continuously aligning a large development program.

Yes! You can bring this course to your facility or train your team virtual in a private training event.

First-time attendees of SAFe courses get a 1-year Scaled Agile membership with course attendance. For attendees taking their second course or more, membership will not be extended as a result of taking another course. Once your membership expires, you will have a few options to renew your membership to maintain your active certifications. You can check out those options at the SAFe Membership FAQ.

Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Program (CCR) activities to PMI (Project Management Institute). To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU (Professional Development Units) Resources System.

Go to the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements System https://ccrs.pmi.org/
Log in with your username and password
Locate the claim code associated with your course in the table in this document
Click on “Report PDU for this activity”
Fill in the date started and date completed
Click on the box agreeing that this claim is accurate and then submit

PDU Information for This Course:

Total PDUs: 20
Ways of Working PDUs: 10
Power Skills PDUs: 6.5
Business Acumen PDUs: 3.5
PMI Claim Code: 44465L4Q8X