SAFe® for Architects

SAFe® for Architects Certification Course

Architecting for continuous value flow With SAFe® 5 Architect Certification Based on version 5.0 of SAFe®
  • $2,250

Date: January 25-27, 2021 – Time: 9 AM to 5 PM CST

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wdt_ID Course Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Timezone
1 SAFe for Architects (5.0) 01/25/2021 01/27/2021 09:00 AM 05:00 PM CST
2 SAFe for Architects (5.0) 02/10/2021 02/12/2021 09:00 AM 05:00 PM CST
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SAFe® for Architects Certification Course

Architecting for continuous value flow With SAFe® 5 Architect Certification Based on version 5.0 of SAFe®

Time: 9 AM to 5 PM CST


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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.

Learning Goals

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
  • 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
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
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
  • Product leaders collaborating with architects
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.
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

Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.

Renewal fee is $295

  • 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® for Architects course
  • Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam
  • 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.
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Course Title SAFe® for Architects PMI Assigned PDU Claim Code: 4446V3948C
Course Identifier SAFeArch Talent Triangle PDU Allocation
Duration 3 days
PMI Certification
Technical
6.0		 Leadership
3.0		 Strategic
6.0
Project Management (PMP®)
6.0    
Program Management (PgMP®)
6.0
Portfolio Management (PfMP®)
4.0
Business Analytics (PMI_PBA®)
4.0 3.0 6.0
Agile (PMI_ACP®)
6.0
Risk Management (PMI_RMP®)
6.0
Scheduling (PMI_SP®)
6.0
PMI_ACP®
6.0
In order to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately. Our cancellation policy is as follows:
  • 15 or more days prior to class, 100% refund of tuition.
  • 8-15 days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule another class within one year of the cancellation date.
  • 7 days or less from the course start date, neither refund of tuition nor any rescheduling allowed. No changes are allowed to make.
  • In the event any cancellation occurred due to low enrollment or unforeseen natural events, we will issue a 100% refund.
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