Module 1: Introduction to the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
- Overview of SAFe® principles, values, and core competencies.
- Understanding Lean-Agile leadership and enterprise agility.
- Roles and responsibilities of the Release Train Engineer.
- Agile Release Train (ART) structure and operational model.
Module 2: Release Train Engineer Roles and Responsibilities
- RTE responsibilities in coordinating multiple Agile teams.
- Collaboration with Product Management, System Architects, and Business Owners.
- Facilitating communication across teams and stakeholders.
- Supporting organizational alignment and value delivery.
Module 3: Agile Release Train (ART) Management
- Establishing and sustaining high-performing Agile Release Trains.
- Coordinating team activities, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
- Managing cross-team collaboration and workflow synchronization.
- Monitoring ART performance and delivery progress.
Module 4: Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Preparing and facilitating PI Planning events.
- Defining business context, vision, and PI objectives.
- Managing team breakouts, dependencies, and risks.
- Facilitating confidence votes and stakeholder alignment.
Module 5: Facilitating ART Events
- Conducting ART Sync and Scrum of Scrums sessions.
- Facilitating Inspect and Adapt workshops.
- Supporting iteration reviews and system demonstrations.
- Promoting transparency, collaboration, and continuous feedback.
Module 6: Risk, Dependency, and Impediment Management
- Identifying and resolving cross-team dependencies.
- Applying ROAM techniques: Resolved, Owned, Accepted, and Mitigated.
- Managing delivery risks, blockers, and escalation processes.
- Developing strategies for proactive problem resolution.
Module 7: Lean-Agile Leadership and Coaching
- Applying Lean-Agile leadership principles.
- Coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams.
- Facilitating conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making.
- Encouraging continuous learning and a culture of improvement.
Module 8: Metrics, Flow, and Delivery Performance
- Understanding flow metrics and Agile performance indicators.
- Monitoring predictability, throughput, and cycle time.
- Using delivery metrics to identify bottlenecks.
- Improving value delivery through data-driven decisions.
Module 9: DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and Value Streams
- Understanding the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
- Exploring DevOps practices and release-on-demand principles.
- Identifying value streams and optimizing workflow.
- Supporting quality, integration, and continuous deployment practices.
Module 10: Organizational Change and Stakeholder Engagement
- Supporting enterprise Agile transformation initiatives.
- Aligning business objectives with Agile execution.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication.
- Addressing resistance to change and promoting organizational agility.
Module 11: RTE Tools, Practical Exercises, and Case Studies
- Applying RTE facilitation techniques to realistic business scenarios.
- Practicing PI Planning coordination and dependency mapping.
- Simulating ART Sync, risk management, and impediment resolution.
- Evaluating ART performance and developing improvement plans.
Module 12: SAFe® RTE Certification Exam Preparation
- Reviewing core RTE concepts, roles, and responsibilities.
- Practicing scenario-based questions and exam-style assessments.
- Revising PI Planning, ART events, Lean-Agile leadership, and flow metrics.
- Identifying knowledge gaps and preparing for the certification exam.