SAFe for Architects (ARCH Certification)
In this Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ARCH Certification Training, attendees learn to enable continuous value flow by aligning technical strategy with business goals, communicating that strategy to development teams, and applying Agile architecture practices. Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 6.0 Architect. The SAFe for Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as influential leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions.
Retail Price: $2,995.00
Next Date: 12/10/2025
Course Days: 3
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ARCH Certification Training Information
Training Benefits
- Prepare to pass the exam to validate your skills and expertise and differentiate yourself from other architects as a Certified SAFe® 6.0 Architect.
- Earn a Certified SAFe 6.0 Architect digital badge to promote your accomplishment and gain access to global job-market insights tied to available, in-demand positions.
- Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first time attendees of SAFe courses).
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey.
- Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Discover how to support and enable continuous value flow in the Lean Enterprise.
- Understand your critical, strategic role in executing a successful SAFe rollout strategy and Lean-Agile transformation.
- Learn how to align architecture with business value to achieve strategic objectives.
- Expand your expertise and career path by learning how to lead from a technical perspective.
- Discover how to work with the business to understand future goals and ensure consistent support from the technology side of the house.
Recommended Experience
It is recommended that attendees of this course be familiar with Agile principles and practices and have attended at least one SAFe course before attending this one, but it is not required.
Outline
Module 1: Agile Architecture and SAFe
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Identify attributes of Agile Architecture
- Explain the SAFe Architect's role and associated responsibilities
- Demonstrate collaboration with other Enterprise roles
- Architect using SAFe principles
Module 2: DevOps and Release on Demand
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Promote a DevOps culture
- Demonstrate the flow of value through the CDP
- Architect for continuous exploration
- Architect for continuous integration
- Architect for continuous deployment
- Release on Demand
Module 3: Architecture and Business Value
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Demonstrate how Strategic Themes, Portfolio Canvas, and Portfolio Vision influence architecture
- Use Value Streams to support the business
- Demonstrate how ARTs (Agile Release Trains) and Solution Trains deliver value
- Align architecture to Enterprise strategy
- Evolve the Solution Portfolio
- Contribute Enabler Epics to the Portfolio Kanban
- Coordinate across Value Streams
- Align Solution Vision with Strategic Themes and Solution Context
- Contribute to Solution Intent
- Manage quality with NFRs and the Lean QMS
- Contribute to roadmaps
Module 4: Program Increment (PI) Execution
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Prepare for PI Planning
- Contribute to PI Planning
- Contribute to Management Review and Problem-Solving
- Contribute to Solution post-PI planning
- Guide architecture and continuous delivery
- Prepare for Iteration Reviews and System and Solution Demos
- Improve through I&A
Module 5: Leading during a Lean-Agile Transformation
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Demonstrate attributes of a Lean-Agile leader
- Demonstrate how to lead the transition to Agile architecture during a transformation
- Develop an action plan to support the organization's transformation