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Scaled Agile for Release Train Engineer
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(140 ratings)
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Scaled Agile for Release Train Engineer

Master the RTE role with real-world practices, PI Planning, ART execution, and relentless improvement
Created byAbdallah Salameh
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Introduction to Agile Software Development: Agile manifesto, mindset and principles. Also, providing overview of methods behind Scaled Agile
  • Understand the core concepts and principles behind Scaled Agile and how it addresses the challenges of scaling Agile in larger enterprises.
  • Principles: Learn about the underlying principles that guide Scaled Agile, such as alignment, built-in quality, transparency, and program execution.
  • Explore the various configurations and frameworks, including the Essential, Large Solution, Portfolio, and Full.
  • Agile Release Trains (ARTs): Understand the concept of Agile Release Trains (self-organizing aligned teams) and operations, roles, and responsibilities
  • Gain insight into the different roles and responsibilities within a Scaled Agile organization, including the RTE, SM, PO, leadership
  • Learn to facilitate ARTs, coach teams, and foster continuous improvement as a servant leader.
  • Planning Interval (PI) Planning: Learn about the PI Planning event, where teams come together to plan the work for the upcoming Program Increment.
  • Scaled Agile Leadership: Learn about the role of leadership in driving and sustaining organizational change in a Scaled Agile environment.
  • Use KPIs, flow metrics, and Inspect & Adapt workshops for ART performance improvement.
  • Managing Change, Risks, and Continuous Improvement – Handle organizational change, resolve impediments and drive Agile transformation and relentless improvement
  • Learn customer-centric product development approaches, including continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps practices
  • Cultivate a Lean-Agile leadership mindset that empowers individuals, teams, and the broader organization
  • Explore how Scaled Agile helps organizations respond quickly to changing market demands and maintain a competitive edge
  • Apply the monthly Coupon Code using the format MONTHYEAR — for example, JUNE2026 to access a special discount.

Course content

13 sections • 161 lectures • 8h 44m total length

  • Introduction4:22
  • Case Study: Introduction to Aetherion Health Tech3:04

Requirements

  • No Experience is Required.

Description

Disclaimer: SAFe® and Scaled Agile Framework® are registered trademarks of Scaled Agile, Inc. This course is not endorsed by or affiliated with Scaled Agile, Inc. This course is not for people who are looking for an official Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe® ) certification.


Coupon Code:

Apply the monthly Coupon Code using the format MONTHYEAR — for example, JUNE2026 to access a special discount.


About the Course:

Scaled Agile Framework 6.0  is one of the leading Scaling frameworks for implementing Agile at an Enterprise level. To understand the Framework, you should have a deep understanding of the Agile methodologies behind it (such as Lean Software Development, Scrum and Kanban). This course is designed so that you don't need to worry about any prerequisites . In this course, we introduce you to the Framework®  by mainly focusing on the Release Train Engineer (RTE) role so that Students can understand it better. However, we also know that not everyone comes in with the same background in Agile. That’s why we provide you with a good introduction to Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Software Development in the Appendix.


In this course, we cover the following topics:

  1. Introduction to Scaled Agile

    1. What problem does Scaled Agile try to solve?

    2. Business Agility.

    3. Core Competencies.

    4. Four different Configurations.

    5. Case Study: Scaling Agility Across All Levels - Different Configurations.

  2. A Dive into Scaled Agile Framework

    1. ART Characteristics, Teams, Roles, and Responsibilities.

    2. Roles and Responsibilities.

    3. Events.

    4. Artifacts.

  3. Release Train Engineer (RTE) Roles and Responsibilities.

    1. Responsibilities of the RTE role.

    2. Effective RTE behaviours.

  4. PI Planning.

    1. A complete PI cycle.

    2. Introduction to PI Planning Days.

    3. Preparation for PI Planning Event.

    4. PI Planning Days.

    5. RTE responsibilities in the PI Planning.

  5. PI Execution & Governance.

    1. Built-in Quality.

    2. ART Workflow Visualization.

    3. Measuring the Flow of Value.

    4. Promoting a Continuous Learning Culture.

    5. Building a Continuous Delivery Pipeline.

  6. Driving Continuous Improvement.

    1. Assessing team performance.

    2. Measuring the performance of the ART.

    3. System Thinking.

    4. Flow Accelerators.

  7. Summary of the course

  8. Appendix A - Agile Software Development (Foundational/Optional).

  9. Appendix B-E - Agile methods behind Scaled Agile (Foundational/Optional):

    1. Scrum (Appendix B).

    2. Kanban & Scrumban (Appendix C & D).

    3. Lean Software Development and Lean Agile Mindset (Appendix E).

Note: You may find the slides of each section as additional resources added to the Introduction Lecture (first lecture) of each section (Sections 2-7). Also, please note that sections 9-13 are foundational (optional) sections, which you can use to build a base knowledge in these areas before delving into the core topics of this course.

Who this course is for:

  • Scrum Masters – Those looking to scale their expertise beyond the team level to train-wide facilitation.
  • Release Train Engineers (RTEs) – Those currently in or aspiring to the RTE role, responsible for ART execution and facilitation.
  • Agile Coaches & practice consultants – Coaches driving Agile transformation and Scaled Agile implementation.
  • Agile Program Managers – Those leading Agile initiatives at the program level.
  • Solution Train Engineers (STEs) – Professionals managing multiple ARTs within a Solution Train.
  • Product Managers & Product Owners – Those working closely with ARTs and looking to improve program execution.
  • Portfolio & Program Managers – Leaders responsible for aligning business strategy with ART execution.
  • Enterprise, System, and Solution Architects – Those involved in technical leadership and cross-team collaboration.
  • Leaders in Agile Transformations – Directors, VPs, and executives guiding enterprise agility.

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