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SAFe® for Architects (ARCH CertifiCATION)

24 hrs | $2,295.00

Architecting for Continuous Value Flow with SAFe

In SAFe®, architects play a key role in the trio of leaders, including product managers and the Release Train Engineer. These people work together to deliver and guide Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to enable continuous value flow.

In the SAFe® for Architects course, you’ll get the context to align architecture with business value. You’ll understand how system, solution, and enterprise architects collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. And you’ll get the guidance and tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.

SAFe® for Architects answers the questions:
  • How do I plan for and execute a PI?
  • How do I plan the architectural runway to consistently deliver business value?
  • How do I create clarity and visibility into the architectural vision for an ART?
What’s included:
  • Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help prepare you to take the certification exam, claim their digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
  • Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
  • One-year membership to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
    • Platform access to e-learning modules and curated members-only content to support your SAFe transformation
    • Member discussion forms to engage in ongoing conversations on the SAFe framework or how to better perform as part of an Agile Team
    • Curated content-playlists based on your interests and roles, including templated resources and facilitation guides to get you started
  • Access to content, tools, and resources you need to practice SAFe every day
  • SAFe® for Architects certification exam
Who Will Benefit?
  • System, Solution, and Enterprise architects
  • Architects in supporting technical disciplines
  • Experienced software developers
  • Technical managers making architectural decisions
  • Product leaders collaborating with architects
SAFe® Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

  • SAFe® 6 Architect certificate
  • A SAFe® 6 Architect digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  • A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® 6 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
Exam Details:
  • Exam name: SAFe® 6 Architect Exam
  • Exam format: Multiple choice; Multiple select
  • Exam delivery: Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, 90 minutes
  • Exam access: SAFe ®  Community Platform upon completion of the course
  • Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam
  • Number of questions – 45
  • Passing score – 71%
  • 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.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for up to 24 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI)