SAFe® Architect (ARCH) Enterprise Architect - Classroom (exam included)
3.500,00 EUR
- 3 days
A Certified SAFe® 6 Architect is an effective leader and change agent who delivers Agile Architecture to enable business value creation. Key areas of expertise are applying SAFe principles to develop and maintain Agile Architecture and release on demand, leading and supporting Solution Trains and Agile Release Trains, extending the principles that drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems, and enabling improved value flow. During this three-day course, participants will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, and understand how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems of systems while supporting SAFe program execution.
Key Features
Language
Course and material are in English
Level
Intermediate - Advanced for professionals
3 Days online classroom
8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
Study Time
40 hours of study time needed
Working methods
Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests
Membership
One-year membership in the SAFe Community Platform
Certification
SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification upon completion
Exam Included
The first exam included as part of the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
About the course
The SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification is a professional credential offered by Scaled Agile, Inc. that validates an individual’s expertise in designing and evolving architectures within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. It focuses on the role of an architect in driving architectural solutions that support Agile teams and large-scale delivery systems in a SAFe organization.
This course is designed for experienced technical professionals who need to understand the roles of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects within Lean-Agile enterprises. It is also ideal for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of how architecture supports continuous value flow and how architects contribute to a Lean-Agile enterprise.
By becoming a SAFe® 6 Architect, attendees can enhance collaboration and alignment within a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise. The SAFe for Architects course equips System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to work effectively across the organization as leaders and change agents, collaboratively delivering architectural solutions.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this SAFe Architect Classroom Course you will be able to:
Principles
Apply SAFe principles to managing trade-offs between functionality, cost, risk, and sustainability
Design
Ensure designs can be implemented in small batches with continuous integration/continuous delivery deployment model
PI Execution
Steer architecture decisions, support risk and issue resolution, participate in Management Review and Problem Solving during Program Increment execution
Lean Agile
Communicate solution context and intent to Agile teams and trains. Enable Lean-Agile transformations and coach Lean-Agile practitioners
Guide
Establish intentional architecture guidelines and enable flexibility to allow emergent technology. Prepare architectural runway to enable delivery success.
CI/CD
Define, implement, and monitor quality practices, including CI/CD and DevOps
Decisions
Ensure that technology decisions made within an ART work end-to-end across components in a Solution
Portfolio
Ensure that Solution complies with Portfolio technology strategy
Course timeline
Exemplifying Lean-Agile architecture
Lesson 01
Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
Lesson 02
Aligning architecture with business value
Lesson 03
Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
Lesson 04
Preparing architecture for Program Increment (PI) Planning
Lesson 05
Coordinating architecture throughout PI Planning
Lesson 06
Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI execution
Lesson 07
Supporting new Strategic Themes and Value Streams
Lesson 08
Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation
Lesson 09
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
The SAFe for Architects course is designed for senior technical professionals who play a key role in designing and guiding the architecture in Lean-Agile enterprises.
System architects
Solution architects
Enterprise architects
Agile Coaches and consultants
CTOs and Other Senior IT Leaders
Product Managers and Program Managers
Exam details
Prerequisites:
Those attending this course should be familiar with agile principles and methods and must have attended at least one SAFe course before attending this course.
Participants must attend all three days of the course to be eligible for the exam.
Details of the exam
- Exam name: SAFe® 6 Architect (ARCH) exam
- Exam format: Multiple choice questions; Multiple choice questions
- Delivery of the exam: Web-based (one browser), closed book, no outside help, time-limited.
- Access to exam: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform after completing the course.
- Duration of the exam: Once the exam starts, you have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam.
- Number of questions: 60Passing score: 45 out of 60 (75% passing score)
- Exam language - English
- Cost of the exam: The first exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of completing the course.
Licensing
and equality policy
Licensing and accreditation
SAFe®6 Architect training course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is provided under Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement and complies with the requirements for Scaled Agile, Inc. Courseware License Agreement.
Equality policy
Requests for special testing accommodations can be submitted directly to Scaled Agile using the SAI Testing Accommodations Request Form. Decisions on accommodations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and all details will remain confidential in accordance with Scaled Agile's Privacy Policy. For more information, please visit ScaledAgile’s Website.
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