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SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer with SAFe RTE certification

SAFe 6.0 Release Train Engineer with SAFe RTE certification

Facilitating Agile Release Trains Professionals seeking to master the skills necessary to lead and support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) are the intended audience for the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification. As a servant leader and coach, the RTE plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of SAFe, facilitating program-level processes, and fostering relentless improvement. This advanced three-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of the RTE’s responsibilities within a Lean-Agile enterprise, helping participants drive value ... read more

Facilitating Agile Release Trains

Professionals seeking to master the skills necessary to lead and support Agile Release Trains (ARTs) are the intended audience for the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification. As a servant leader and coach, the RTE plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of SAFe, facilitating program-level processes, and fostering relentless improvement. This advanced three-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of the RTE’s responsibilities within a Lean-Agile enterprise, helping participants drive value delivery while coaching leaders and teams.

SAFe RTE course participants will learn how to prepare, plan, and execute key SAFe events, including PI Planning, and discover how to work effectively in distributed or remote environments. Whether facilitating ART processes or mentoring Scrum Masters, this course equips RTEs with the tools, techniques, and mindsets necessary for success.

We offer public training online to make it accessible to our clients in Australia and Internationally. Learn about our approach to remote SAFe training here.

In-person classes can be arranged for corporations and government departments upon request. Contact us to arrange a quote.

Register Dates Time Location Trainers Cost(AUD) Sale Ends
Register 18 Mar to 20 Mar 2025 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM AEDT
Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $2,995.00
$2,695.00 + GST
18 Feb
Register 10 Jun to 12 Jun 2025 8:30 AM to
5:30 PM AEST
Live Online Em Campbell-Pretty $2,995.00
$2,695.00 + GST
09 May

Release Train Engineers (RTEs) are essential to the success of Agile Release Trains, serving as both coaches and servant leaders. They guide the alignment, coordination, and execution of SAFe practices across teams and stakeholders, ensuring value is delivered efficiently and effectively. This training is essential for developing the skills to foster a high-performing ART.

  • 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 Release Train Engineer course is taught by a course co-contributor, SAFe Fellow and SPCT, Em Campbell-Pretty. Em is a SAFe pioneer who has been practicing SAFe since before it was called SAFe.  
  • All participants receive copies of Em's books Tribal Unity and The ART of Avoiding a Train Wreck.
  • 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.

If you are not sure if this class is right for you, check out our guide to choosing a SAFe Certification.

There are no mandatory prerequisites for the SAFe RTE certification. However, the SAFe Release Train Engineer training is an advanced course, and therefore the following prerequisites are highly recommended: 

  • Hold at least one current SAFe certification (we recommend the SAFe Agilist certification) 
  • Have launched or participated in at least one ART and one PI

  • Course workbook (physical & digital)
  • The SAFe Big Picture and Implementation Roadmap
  • Access to the SAFe RTE certification 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
  • A copy of The ART of Avoiding a Train Wreck by Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne L. Wilson
  • Fun Pretty Agile swag, including a certified Release Train Engineer laptop sticker.
  • Postage of physical materials

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

 
RTE V6
 

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 Release Train Engineer 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).

  • Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities
  • Applying SAFe Principles
  • Organising the ART
  • Planning a PI
  • Executing a PI
  • Fostering Relentless Improvement
  • Serving the ART
  • Continuing Your Learning Journey

  • Define the role and key responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer in SAFe.
  • Explain the importance of SAFe Principles for the RTE role.
  • Identify the key characteristics, roles, and responsibilities within an effective Agile Release Train (ART).
  • Demonstrate the preparation and facilitation required for successful PI Planning, including in distributed environments.
  • Summarize key events, Agile practices, and tools essential for the successful execution of a PI.
  • Implement practices to drive continuous improvement through Systems Thinking, Value Stream Mapping, and the Inspect & Adapt process.
  • Apply servant leadership, coaching, and facilitation techniques to foster a one-team culture and guide the evolution of group dynamics within the ART.
  • Develop a personal action plan to enhance RTE capabilities.

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

Matthew McLean Data Scientist at Displayr

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Certified SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer from Scaled Agile, Inc. Thanks for the great, focussed class with lots of laughs Em Campbell-Pretty Pretty Agile!

Lexie May Orapa Change and Innovation Consultant

Thank you soooo much Em Campbell-Pretty for being a great trainer and facilitator. Pretty Agile is one of the best training providers in all things Agile. So thank you so much for all the learnings and great collabs with the other learners!

Dino Gadzun Scrum Master at Lifeblood

I highly recommend this course. It is exercise-intensive and effectively helps you reset your prior knowledge of SAFe and Agile in an elegant manner. Thank you, Em Campbell-Pretty, for being the inspirational leader of our class. :)

Garry McGhie Scrum Master at Lifeblood

Hey Em Campbell-Pretty - amazing, as always. Thank you for your wisdom and enthusiasm. I didn't provide the feedback "Fun & Feisty :)" but I wish I had! I'm pleased to report to you, and our trusty partner in crime Melissa Hay, that I passed the exam. Next step unlocked.

Mina Youssef Delivery Lead at Infosys

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: Certified SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer from Scaled Agile, Inc. A huge thank you to Em Campbell-Pretty and Pretty Agile for very engaging Training and support.

Samantha Reynolds-Pratt Workstream Lead / Product Manager for Mobility at Rio Tinto

Pretty Agile and Em Campbell-Pretty - you rock. Thanks for the RTE training. I am now a certified SAFe Release Train Engineer!

Mui Do Scrum Master at National Australia Bank

Thank you for the very engaging and thorough training Em Campbell-Pretty and Pretty Agile

Milad Mashhour Agile Delivery Lead at DigIO

Thanks to PrettyAgile for a well facilitated 3 day course! #releasetrainengineer 

Matthew Andarakis Release Train Engineer at Lynkz

A big thank you to Pretty Agile, this was a fantastic course and well delivered. The inclusion of #TribalUnity was fantastic and added a valuable extra dimension to our learning experience!

Warren Jayawardene Delivery Manager at Capgemini

Thank you Em Campbell-Pretty & Adrienne Wilson and all my newly met colleagues for such a wonderful learning experience! #RTE certification

Charles Losper LEAN / AGILE COACH at Suncorp New Zealand

Thank you so so much Em Campbell-Pretty [and] Pretty Agile. Highly recommended team.

Cathy Liu Portfolio Lead at ME Bank

Thank you Em Campbell-Pretty, thank you Pretty Agile for the great course and guidance! #safeagile  #safecommunity

Ruchika Verma ERP Release Train Engineer at National Australia Bank

Way to end 2021! SAFe certified Release Train Engineer. Thanks Em Campbell-Pretty and Pretty Agile for an engaging and intense session!

Akhil Suri Service Train Lead (Release Train Engineer) at Westpac

It was a great 3 days spent with like minded RTE's and get insights on everyday challenges and discussions on how to handle them. Thanks again Em Campbell-Pretty and everyone @ Pretty Agile

Aileen Velasco Release Train Engineer at Globe Telecom

Huge THANKS to Em Campbell-Pretty, the Pretty Agile and my fellow attendees for the 3-jampacked days of fun learning! 

Doh Hyun Gill Agile Transformation Consultant & Release Train Engineer(RTE) at Open Source Consulting Inc.

Thanks to Pretty Agile and Em Campbell-Pretty for providing high quality training! It was an honor and a pleasure to participate in an education where I could share so much knowledge and experience with RTE. I'll see you next time~ Thank you very much. My teacher~!

JP Kearney Senior Scrum Master, USAA

So this probably goes without saying, but if you are on the fence about this class take it! Em Campbell-Pretty & Adrienne Wilson were fantastic. And I feel like they have this remote learning model mastered!

Maria Biglands Director, Pudman Training Group Pty Ltd

Thanks Em Campbell-Pretty & Adrienne Wilson for a fantastic course. You passion for #TribalUnity & Scale is contagious

Patrycja Althajm Agile Project Manager | Change Consultant & Agile Coach, diconium, Germany

It's a great experience remote, and across time zones - exam prep next :D Thx to Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson! #kudos #training #education

Alfredo Jr. Flores Agile Coach/RTE/SPC, Chevron

Thank you Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson for a well facilitated training. Enjoyed the interactions from participants and learned from both of you as one of, if not, the best! #ServantLeader #LeanLeader #AgileCoach

Srinivas Barre Principal Technical Consultant, Pactera Australia

Thanks, Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson for the 3 days RTE training, and as I said you are always the best in Australia for teaching SAFe courses.

Darryl Wright Domain Coach Chapter Lead at ANZ Banking Group

Thanks Em Campbell-Pretty & Adrienne Wilson, was a great course, lots of laughs, good remote learning experience. As always, appreciate your skills, experience & expertise and especially your facilitation style & sense of humour :)

Marzia Giardina Release Lead, ANZ Banking Group

Thank you, Em Campbell-Pretty. Lovely meeting and learning from both you and Adrienne Wilson. The way you designed and prepared for the online version of this course was also outstanding!

Tammy Murray VP, Agile Release Train Engineer (RTE), Umpqua Bank

Excited to have both my RTE and SPC Scaled Agile (SAFe) certifications. Now I can coach and train the associates & leaders in my organization in the full suite of SAFe curriculum. A shout out to the awesome trainers of Pretty Agile - Em Campbell-Pretty & Adrienne Wilson.