SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Learn how to Lead Agile Release Trains.

There are many roles in the Agile Release Train (ART) that can be challenging, impactful, and rewarding, but the Release Train Engineer (RTE) seems to be the most difficult of all. The role of the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is that of a servant-leader who only has authority through gaining the respect of the leaders, teams, and stakeholders on the ART.

In order for the ART to succeed, you need to be able to facilitate, motivate, focus, mentor, and coach. Where do you begin? How do you acquire the knowledge and skills you need in order to succeed in such a high-profile and demanding position? The first thing you have to do is get a coach and instructor who is deeply experienced and insightful.

According to statistics, there is no question that over 70% of digital transformations fail. Industry leaders will tell you that it is crucial to choose an instructor who can deliver your SAFe® Release Train Engineer class. During my time as SPCT, I have had the opportunity to implement the Scaled Agile Framework and launch Agile Release Trains (ARTs), overcoming transformation challenges successfully. Through my journey as SPCT I have coached many RTEs, my goal is to provide new Release Train Engineers with a solid understanding of what it takes for a successful Lean-Agile transformation. I also know what to watch out for in order to avoid the common pitfalls. My goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Implementing SAFe, bringing my experience and real-life stories to the class, as well as encouraging you to contribute your unique context to the course.

I’m going to walk you through the process of getting to know what it really means to be a SAFe® Release Train Engineer. I will provide you with the insights, skills, tools, and knowledge you need to meet the challenges every RTE faces every single day.

Course Summary.

Provide end-to-end value delivery by facilitating and enabling Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and learning how to become a servant leader and coach in order to build a highly efficient ART.

The RTE role is crucial in leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) so they can deliver value to the organization. To make decisions based on the right data, the RTE must create the right environment, have the right conversations, facilitate the right meetings, and gather the right people in order to create the right decisions. As a result of this advanced three-day course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be successful a Release Train Engineer in the SAFe enterprise.

This course will help you understand the RTE role in a Lean-Agile transformation through experiential learning. You will gain practical experience in facilitating ART processes, coaching leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters to adopt a new mindset and process. Additionally, you will learn how to prepare, plan, and execute a Planning Interval (PI) planning event, which is a primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.

What you’ll learn?

A Release Train Engineer (RTE) performs a number of tasks that are required of them in order to fulfill their role effectively:

• Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value.
• Assist with program and large solution execution.
• Foster relentless improvement.
• Build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach.
• Develop an action plan to continue your learning journey.

What you get?

• Attendee workbook.
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) 6.0 exam.
• One–year membership to SAFe Studio.
• Course certificate of completion.

SAFe Certification Kit.

All attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

• SAFe® 6.0 RTE certification exam certificate.
• A SAFe® 6.0 RTE certification digital badge to promote your accomplishment online.
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® RTE, which includes access to the RTE Community of Practice.
• A SAFe® 6.0 RTE certification usage guide with RTE certification marks.
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey.

Topics Covered.

• Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities.
• Applying SAFe Principles.
• Organizing the ART.
• Executing a Planning Interval.
• Fostering Relentless Improvement.
• Serving the ART.
• Continuing Your Learning Journey.

Who will benefit?

• RTEs and Solution Train Engineers (STEs).
• Program and project managers.
• Scrum Masters.
• Leaders and managers.
• Agile coaches.
• SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs).

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs).

• 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.
• Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.