
Explore SAFe and its four values - alignment, built in quality, transparency, and program execution - and how they scale agile across team, program, large solution, and portfolio levels.
Lead the agile release train as chief facilitator and servant leader, guiding pi planning and program increment execution to align teams with a shared vision and strategic goals.
Adopt a lean-agile mindset that blends lean manufacturing and agile principles to deliver value with minimal waste, empower teams, and pursue continuous improvement.
Learn how SAFe core values—alignment, built in quality, transparency, and program execution—guide organizations to align strategy with actionable goals, embed quality, foster open information sharing, and deliver value consistently.
Explore the ten SAFe principles that guide agile transformation, from economic view and system thinking to decentralized decision making and organizing around value, unlocking knowledge workers' motivation.
Learn how an agile release train coordinates multiple teams to deliver value through synchronized cadences and program increments, guided by the release train engineer, product management, and system architect.
Product managers define the vision and manage the program backlog to deliver customer-driven features, while system architects guide technical direction and enablers, and Scrum masters facilitate ceremonies and coach teams.
Launch the art by aligning themes to a common vision and coordinating teams around a value stream, then plan Pi increments with a backlog managed by the Product Manager.
Plan and align all agile release train teams in a two-day, face-to-face PI planning event to define the program increment goals, identify dependencies, and commit to delivering value.
Align teams on business context and Pi objectives before planning, then groom the program backlog, map dependencies, assess risks, and finalize logistics to enable confident Pi planning.
Facilitate pi planning by coordinating teams and stakeholders, addressing impediments, and aligning product management, system architecture, and business goals for the program increment.
Two-day Pi planning aligns teams and stakeholders, reviews the backlog on day one, then finalizes plans, mitigates risks and dependencies, and obtains commitment on day two.
Define team and program level objectives during Pi planning to align work with business strategy, measure value with key performance indicators, and foster cross-team collaboration across the agile release train.
Enhance agile release train outcomes by enabling transparent, cross-team communication that aligns objectives, surfaces dependencies, and informs stakeholders through PA planning, Scrum of Scrums, and ART sync meetings.
Inspect and adapt workshop cultivates continuous improvement by inspecting performance, identifying root causes, and planning actionable improvements to enhance value delivery across the art.
Track PI progress to reveal performance and risks, keeping stakeholders informed. Leverage metrics—PI objectives progress, feature completion, velocity, and quality—using Jira, VersionOne, and Confluence for real-time ART visibility.
Facilitate an ART sync to align multiple teams, manage dependencies and risks, and track progress toward PI objectives with structured updates and clear owners.
Empower agile release trains to align, focus, and deliver value by coaching teams through influence, fostering trust, collaboration, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Identify and manage agile release risks early using retrospectives, art syncs, and risk boards. Facilitate problem-solving workshops to create action plans and monitor risks with backlogs and indicators.
Retrospectives drive continuous learning in agile teams by creating a psychologically safe, structured space to review actions and derive actionable improvements through techniques like start-stop-continue.
Build trust to accelerate agile teams and manage conflict with practical strategies such as active listening, psychological safety, empathy, and collaborative problem solving to deliver value and improve outcomes.
Align teams to enterprise strategic objectives by translating leadership goals into actionable program increment objectives, fostering a shared vision, and tracking KPIs to deliver customer value.
Lead and coach an agile transformation as an RT by creating a shared vision, aligning leadership, coaching teams in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, and fostering trust and servant leadership.
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This course is not intended to replace studying any official vendor material for certification exams, is not endorsed by the certification vendor, and you will not be getting the official certification study material or a voucher as a part of this course.
Mastering the Role of Release Train Engineer (RTE) in SAFe®
A SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a key leadership role in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), responsible for ensuring the successful operation of an Agile Release Train (ART)—a group of Agile teams working together to deliver value in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives. The RTE acts as a servant leader and coach, facilitating communication, collaboration, and alignment across teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth program execution.
This comprehensive course is designed to empower Release Train Engineers (RTEs) with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to effectively lead and manage Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) environment. As a pivotal role in enterprise agility, the RTE ensures alignment, collaboration, and execution across large, complex teams. This course provides a deep dive into the responsibilities of an RTE, the foundational principles of Lean-Agile, and the practical applications of SAFe® to drive organizational success.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and its influence on fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Through the exploration of SAFe®'s core values and principles, learners will discover how these elements serve as the backbone for implementing and sustaining Agile practices in large-scale enterprises.
A critical focus is placed on organizing and managing Agile Release Trains (ARTs). The course offers insights into the structure and lifecycle of ARTs, emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of key participants such as Product Managers, System Architects, and Scrum Masters. Participants will learn how to launch, operate, and optimize ARTs for ongoing success.
The course also provides a detailed exploration of Program Increment (PI) Planning, the cornerstone of SAFe®. Participants will learn how to prepare for, facilitate, and follow up on PI planning events to ensure alignment, clarity, and commitment from all teams involved. Techniques for setting clear objectives, planning business value, and fostering effective communication during these events are also covered.
Learners will be equipped with strategies to track and manage progress throughout a Program Increment, including tools for monitoring key metrics and facilitating ART syncs. The importance of Inspect and Adapt workshops as a means of continuous improvement is emphasized, providing RTEs with the ability to identify opportunities for growth and address challenges effectively.
The course concludes with advanced topics in RTE leadership, exploring techniques for building trust, managing conflicts, and aligning teams with enterprise strategies. Participants will gain insights into supporting Agile transformations and sustaining a culture of learning and innovation within their organizations.
By the end of this course, participants will have the confidence and expertise to excel in their role as RTEs, driving successful Agile transformations and delivering value at scale in a SAFe® environment.
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