SAFe® for Architects (V5.0)

  • Exemplifying Lean-Agile architecture
  • Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
  • Aligning architecture with business value
  • Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
  • Preparing architecture for Program Increment (PI) Planning
  • Coordinating architecture throughout PI Planning
  • Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI execution
  • Supporting new Strategic Themes and Value Streams
  • Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation
Those who attend this course should be familiar with Agile principles and practices and must have attended at least one SAFe course prior to attending this one.
Prerequisites

The class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbooks

  • Eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) exam

  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform

  • Course certificate of completion

  • Limited complimentary Agile toolkit book ---- <<Sun Tzu The Art of Agile Software Delivery>>
    https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Tzu-Agile-Software-Delivery-ebook/dp/B01DOQRVJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527463143&sr=8-1&keywords=sun+tzu+the+art+of+agile+software

        (Collect this book on attendance)

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.

To perform the role of a SAFe® Architect attendees should be able to:

  • Architect using SAFe principles
  • Align architecture with business value
  • Develop and communicate architecture vision and intent
  • Plan architectural runway to enable delivery success
  • Architect for continuous delivery and Release on Demand
  • Lead and coach architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution
  • Provide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformation

Learning Goals          Topics Covered      What Attendees Get

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

  • SAFe® 5 Architect certificate
  • A SAFe® 5 Architect digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  • A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® 5 Architect, which includes access to the ARCH Community of Practice
  • Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  • System, Solution, and Enterprise architects
  • Architects in supporting technical disciplines
  • Experienced software developers
  • Technical managers making architectural decisions
  • Product leaders collaborating with architects
Training Options
Annual Renewal
SAFe Certification Kit
Who will benefit?
Exam details
  • Exam name: SAFe® 5 Architect Exam
  • Exam format: Multiple choice; Multiple select
  • Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® 5 Architect course
  • Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam

Sample Test Questions available

 More Exam Details 

Attendees may be eligible to apply for up to 24 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.

Instructional hours spent on each area of the PMI Talent Triangle
Technical numbers for each certification cannot exceed the technical number listed here

Professional Development Units (PDUs)
and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

How to submit your PDUs? Please click the link below:

https://www.pmi.org/help/ccrs_user/Content/CCRS/Cert/submit_pdu_claim_Courses_Training.htm

The SAFe® for Architects course prepares Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents. During this three-day course, attendees explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, learn how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.

Nothing beats An Agile Team,

except a highly trained one.

  • Preferential Hotel Rates: Available on request.
  • Global SAFe Certified professional provider: We provide SAFe certified professionals from our exclusive scaled agile network for large international enterprises looking to do a Scaled Agile transformation programme.
  • Free Entry into ALLYSKY scaled agile network: Complimentary associate membership to ALLYSKY scaled agile network providing you with exclusive opportunites in the agile market place.
Delegate Support
  • Number of questions – 60
  • Passing score – 45 out of 60 (75%)
  • Language – English
  • Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
  • Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.
Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 5 Architect. The SAFe® for Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. During this three-day course, attendees will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, and appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.

This course is for senior technical contributors who need to understand the role of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects in Lean-Agile enterprises. The course is also appropriate for individuals desiring a deeper view into how architecture enables continuous value flow and how architects engage in, and contribute to, a Lean-Agile enterprise.
  • On-site Training: Get our trainers to come to you for training exclusive to your organisation.
  • Remote Scheduled Classes: United States (New York City, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, San Antonio, TX, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, San Jose, CA, Austin TX, Jacksonville FL, Fort Worth TX, San Francisco CA, Columbus OH, Charlotte NC, Indianapolis IN, Seattle WA, Denver CO, Washington DC, El Paso, TX, Boston MA, Nashville, TN Portland OR, Las Vegas NV, Detroit MI, Oklahoma City OK, Memphis TN, Louisville KY, Baltimore MD, Milwaukee WI, Albuquerque NM, Tucson AZ, Fresno, CA, Sacramento CA, Mesa AZ, Atlanta GA, Kansas City MO, Colorado Springs CO, Miami FL, Raleigh NC, Long Beach CA, Virginia Beach VA, Omaha NE, Oakland CA, Minneapolis MN, Arlington TX, Tampa FL, Tulsa OK, New Orleans LA); United Kingdom (London,  Birmingham, Manchester); Germany (Berlin), France (Paris); China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong ).
  • Course Language: English, Mandarin, Cantonese.
  • Exam Language: English.
Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
 
  • Renewal fee is $100 (Until 31st December 2020).

Membership Tiers for 2021

  • From January 2021 onward, Scaled Agile will offer three tiers of membership to the SAFe Community Platform:

SPC Membership Renewal

  • $895/year: For professionals who wish to renew their SPC or SPCT certifications; includes bundled pricing for renewal of all certifications.

Certified SAFe Membership Renewal

  • $295/year: For members who wish to renew one or more SAFe certifications; includes bundled pricing for renewal of all certifications.

Individual Membership Renewal

  • $195/year: For those who don't seek certification but still benefit from the valuable content at the SAFe Community Platform.