SAFe 6.0 for Architects with SAFe Architect (ARCH) certification

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.

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.