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SAFe® 5.0 for Architects with SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) Certification

Categories Agile & Project Management

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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