• RTEs and Value Stream Engineers (VSEs)
• Program and project managers
• Scrum Masters
• Leaders and managers
• Agile coaches
• SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs)

To fully benefit from this class, you should have at least one current SAFe Certification, and, launched or participated in at least one ART and one PI.

A SAFe 4.6 Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a 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.Key areas of competency include:

 

• Facilitating program-level ceremonies
• Leading program execution
• Coaching ARTs and teams in relentless improvement of value delivery
• Creating transparency using metrics to initiate and drive positive change
• Facilitating resolution of dependencies, impediments, and risks
• This individual will be expected to perform these tasks with limited assistance from peers, product documentation, and support resources.

 

These skills and knowledge are highly recommended in order to be successful in passing the RTE exam:

 

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

 

Exam name: SAFe Release Train Engineer Exam

 

• Exam format: multiple choice
• Exam delivery: web-based (single-browser); closed book; no outside assistance; timed exam; delivered through the Community Platform
• Exam access: first attempt free within 30 days from course completion date
• Exam duration: once the exam begins candidates have 120 minutes to complete the exam
• Number of questions: 60
• Passing score: 40 out of 60 (67%)
• Exam cost: first attempt is free within 30 days from course completion
• 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. Each retake attempt is $150. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.

 

• SAFe Certified Release Train Engineer certificate (PDF)
• One year membership to the Scaled Agile RTE Community of Practice
• Attendee workbook (physical version only)
• Eligibility to take the SAFe 4.6 Release Train Engineer exam
• Course certificate of completion upon request
• Attendees must attend all three days in order to qualify for the exam.

 

• Study guide: access available upon course completion; in the Learning Platform
• Practice test: access available upon course completion; in the Learning Platform
• Sample test: download questions

 

• Attendees may be eligible to apply for 21 PDUs toward their continuing education requirement with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications.
• Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.

 

• Membership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned
• Renewal fee: $295. Renewal fee for the RTE certification is included in SPC renewal (if current SPC).