SAFe® 5.0 for Architects with SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) Certification
General Information
- Code
- ZAR
- Duration
- 3 Days
Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe Architect. The SAFe® for Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. During this three-day course, attendees will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.
This course is for senior technical contributors who need to understand the role of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects in Lean-Agile enterprises. The course is also appropriate for individuals desiring a deeper view into how architecture enables continuous value flow and how architects engage in, and contribute to, a Lean-Agile enterprise.
Contents
- Exemplifying Lean-Agile architecture
- Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
- Aligning architecture with business value
- Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
- Preparing architecture for and coordinate them through Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI execution, new Strategic Themes and Value Streams
- Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation
- Architect using SAFe principles
- Align architecture with business value
- Develop and communicate architecture vision and intent
- Plan architectural runway to enable delivery success
- Architect for continuous delivery and Release on Demand
- Lead and coach architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution
- Provide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformation
Target audience
- System, Solution, and Enterprise architects
- Architects in supporting technical disciplines
- Experienced software developers
- Technical managers making architectural decisions
- Product leaders collaborating with architects
Prerequisites
- Necessary: none
- Recommended:
- Attendance at least one SAFe course prior to attending this one
- Familiar with Agile principles and practices
Examination
- Name of the Examination: SAFe® 5 Architect Exam
- Format and language: Multiple choice; web-based, in English
- Entry: Participations will be registered at Scaled Agile Inc. and receive the entry link to the online examination and SAFe® community platform.
- Period of examination: 30 days after training
- Amount of questions: 60 questions in 120 minutes
- Threshold for passing: 75% correct answers
- Retake fee: 50 USD per retake. The first retake may be done immediately. Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. The third retake has a waiting time of 10 days. The fourth retake has a waiting time of 30 days. For questions you may directly contact support@scaleagile.com.
- Renewal of certification: The certification is valid for one year. The fee for renewal is 295 USD.
Further information
- One-year membership to the Scaled Agile Community
- Course material: printed workbook
- Authorization to request 24 PDUs at the PMI for PgMP- and PMI-ACP certifications
- Registration to the SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) examination (both course days must be attended)
- Final exam online (English)
- After passing the final exam you receive
- SAFe® 5 Architect certificate
- A SAFe® 5 Architect digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® 5 Architect, which includes access to the ARCH Community of Practice
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Duration
- 3 Days
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