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SAFe 6.0 for Architects

SAFe 6.0 for Architects with SAFe Architect (ARCH) certification

Architecting for Continuous Value Flow with SAFe Architects are pivotal in enabling continuous value flow by aligning technical strategy with business objectives within a Lean-Agile enterprise. The SAFe for Architects course, along with SAFe ARCH certification, is designed to help System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects work effectively together across teams and the organization by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need.. This course covers Agile architecture practices, helping architects align architecture with business value, achieve technical excellence, and ... read more

Register	Dates	Time	Location	Trainers	Cost(AUD)	Sale Ends
Register	03 Dec to 05 Dec 2024	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEDT	Live Online	Adrienne Wilson	~~$2,995.00~~ $2,695.00 + GST	03 Nov

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The SAFe for Architects training focuses on Lean-Agile principles. It equips architects with the skills to effectively apply these methodologies, ensuring business agility and continuous value delivery. Understanding how to align architecture with business goals and making important decisions based on economic trade-offs will better prepare architects to support and lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs). This course helps architects participate actively in SAFe execution. It ensures that architectural solutions and the architectural runway align with the organization's strategic objectives and can adapt to market changes quickly

Pretty Agile is a globally recognised SAFe training provider. We offer world-class instruction from SAFe experts with extensive real-world experience.
Pretty Agile's certified SAFe for Architects course is taught by SAFe Fellow, SPCT and Aerospace Engineer Adrienne Wilson.
Our training courses go beyond the standard slides by sharing our wide and varied implementation experience. Our team prides itself on delivering classes that are full of practical takeaways.
With a consistent run rate above 97%, Pretty Agile is the world's most reliable public SAFe training provider, ensuring a seamless and dependable learning experience.
Should you wish to continue your SAFe journey after the class, the team at Pretty Agile has the skills and expertise to support your organisation as a SAFe implementation partner.

This course is ideal for:

System, Solution, and Enterprise architects
Architects in supporting technical disciplines
Technical managers making architectural decisions
Technical Leads on SAFe Agile teams
Technical leaders looking to support Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Product leaders who work closely with architects and want to deepen their understanding of the technical landscape

If you are unsure if this class is right for you, check out our guide to choosing a SAFe Certification.

While there are no mandatory prerequisites for the course, it is highly recommended that attendees have:

Attended at least one SAFe course (we recommend Leading SAFe)
Participated in at least one ART and one PI

Course workbook (physical & digital)
The SAFe Big Picture and Implementation Roadmap
Access to the SAFe ARCHcertification exam for those who attend the entire course
One-year membership to SAFe Studio with your first class attendance
Course certificate of completion upon request
E-learning courses to help you prepare for the class
A copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty
Fun Pretty Agile swag, including a SAFe ARCH certification laptop sticker.
Postage of physical materials

Please Note: Attendees must attend all three days of the course to qualify for the SAFe ARCH certification exam.

Yes, the exam fee for your first attempt is included in the course registration fee.

The instructor provides access to the exam at the end of the class.

You will have 30 days to take the exam online via SAFe Studio at a time and place of your choosing. You do not need to schedule the exam in advance.

The SAFe ARCH certification study guide is on the Scaled Agile website here.

For exam preparation tips and tricks, check our Advice on Taking SAFe Certification Exams (and retaining classroom learning).

Exemplifying Agile Architecture
Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
Aligning Architecture with Business Value
Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent and Roadmaps
Preparing Architecture for 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

By the end of the course, attendees will be well-prepared to play a crucial role in their organisation's SAFe Lean-Agile transformation.

Exemplify Agile architecture and explain the role of the System and Solution Architects in SAFe while understanding how SAFe principles impact architecture.
Architect for DevOps and Continuous Delivery by ensuring value flows through continuous exploration, integration, deployment, and release on demand.
Align architecture with business value by supporting Strategic Themes and Value Streams and identifying how Agile Release Trains deliver value.
Contribute to the development of Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps while ensuring quality with non-functional requirements and the Lean quality management system.
Prepare architectural enablers for PI Planning by contributing to the ART Backlog, prioritising and sequencing work, and participating in Solution Train pre-PI Planning.
Coordinate architecture throughout PI Planning by identifying and resolving risks and participating in Solution Train post-PI Planning activities.
Support continuous delivery during PI execution by guiding architecture, contributing to Iteration Reviews and System Demos, and driving improvement through the Inspect & Adapt event.
Influence and deliver enterprise strategy by guiding architecture across Value Streams and managing significant technology shifts using Enabler Epics.
Lead as a Lean-Agile architect during a transformation by supporting the transition to Agile architecture and preparing an action plan for your organisation’s transformation.

Attendees may be eligible for PDUs and SEUs.

To claim PMI PDUs, please see the instructions on the Scaled Agile website here.

For SEUs, please confirm requirements with Scrum Alliance's SEU policy here.

What Our Clients Say

Mark Rayman Head Of Digital Product & Publishing Architecture at News Corp Australia

Thanks Adrienne Wilson and Pretty Agile! Very engaging course, love your work.

Suhel Khan Data Practice Lead at Cbus Super Fund

This was an absolutely great learning experience due to both the way the course was facilitated and the experience that architects brought to the class. Thanks Adrienne Wilson & Anne Madden for being so patient in answering Q&As which at times were in the broader Agile context. I am looking forward to applying the knowledge and optimising our Agile Release Trains.

Anjana Wijayaweera Solutions Architect at IAG

Thank you Adrienne Wilson [and] Anne Madden for an absolutely great course. The presentation style, the real world examples and the workshops all made it a fantastic course on the role of Architects in SAFe Agile.

Nick Mundi Principal Architect at The GPT Group

Thank you Adrienne Wilson [and] Anne Madden for an excellent course and your expert facilitation, knowledge and real world application based on experience. Also, a great interactive class with excellent participants.

Phil Mizzi Acting Principal Architect at Victoria Police

Excellent interactive class with PrettyAgile, well worth attending

Yogi Agrawal Cloud Architect, Westpac Banking Corporation

Em, It was great to learn again from you on the SAFe Arch course. Both you and Adrienne did a fantastic job. Thank you so much. It was privilege to learn from the best in the field.

Paul Sui IT Business Partner, Cbus Super Fund

Thanks Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson for your thought leadership and guidance during last week’s SAFe for Architects course and preparing me for the exam.