A Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe) program servant leader and coaching professional responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of value in a single program or Value Stream in a Lean-Agile enterprise.
SAFe Release Train Engineer with RTE Certification - Three-Day Training Class
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Facilitating Lean-Agile Program Execution
Facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs)—and learn how to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach—when you become a SAFe® 5 Release Train Engineer (RTE).
During this three-day course, gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in the SAFe enterprise. Through experiential learning, examine the RTE role in a Lean- Agile transformation. Learn how to facilitate ART processes and execution, coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. Explore how to prepare, plan, and execute a Program Increment (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.

SAFe Release Train Engineer
Facilitating Lean-Agile Program Execution
with Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer
Key Areas of Competency
- • Facilitating program-level ceremonies
- • Leading program execution
- • Coaching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and Agile Teams in relentless improvement of value delivery
- • Creating transparency using metrics to initiate and drive positive change
- • Facilitating resolution of dependencies, impediments, and risks
Topics Covered
- • Exploring the RTE role and responsibilities
- • Applying SAFe Principles
- • Organizing the ART
- • Planning a Program Increment
- • Executing a Program Increment
- • Fostering Relentless Improvement
- • Serving the ART
- • Continuing Your Learning Journey
Learning Goals
- • Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value
- • Assist with program and large solution execution
- • Foster relentless improvement
- • Build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach
- • Develop an action plan to continue the learning journey
What Attendees Get
- • Attendee workbook
- • Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Release Train Engineer (RTE) exam
- • One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- • Course certificate of completion
*Attendees must attend all days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Course & Exam Summary
Course Information
Duration: 2 Day
Level: Foundational
- Exam format – Multiple choice, multiple response
- Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of questions: 60
- Passing score – RTE5 exam = 45 out of 60 (75%)
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are highly recommended :
- • Have participated in at least one ART and one PI
- • Hold at least one current SAFe certification
Exam Requirements
The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer is to attend the SAFe® Release Train Engineer course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.