SAFe® for Architects (with certification)

Architecting for continuous value flow with SAFe®

Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 6.0 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, and appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.

Audience

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.

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Architect, attendees should be able to:

  • 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

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbooks
  • Eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) exam1
  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
  • Course certificate of completion

Topics Covered

  • 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 Program Increment (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

Pre-requisites

The following prerequisites are highly recommended:

  • Have attended at least one SAFe course
  • Have participated in at least one ART and one PI

Exam Details

Completion of this course gives you access to the exam and all related study materials as part of your Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform.

TRAINER
Peter Pedross speaks German (native), English and French

TRAINING DURATION
3 Days

ASSOCIATED CERTIFICATION
SAFe® Architect

PARTICIPANTS
There is a maximum of twelve and a minimum of four participants per class.

LANGUAGE
German or English, Training Material in English

PRICE (Delivery in Switzerland, Public or In-House)
CHF 2’940 incl. VAT / Participant
CHF 23’5200 incl. VAT / In-House Course

IN-HOUSE COURSE ON REQUEST
Based on your specific requirements we organize this training as your individual company in-house course. Get in touch to discuss all potential options and its cost at courses@pedco.eu.

PUBLIC COURSES

  • Date: January 24-26, 2023
  • Location: Remote Training with certified SAFe Remote Trainer
  • Language: German, English or French by demand. Training Material in English
  • Date: March 14-16, 2023
  • Location: Remote Training with certified SAFe Remote Trainer
  • Language: German, English or French by demand. Training Material in English
  • Date: May 30 – June 1, 2023
  • Location: Remote Training with certified SAFe Remote Trainer
  • Language: German, English or French by demand. Training Material in English
  • Date: October 3-5, 2023
  • Location: Remote Training with certified SAFe Remote Trainer
  • Language: German, English or French by demand. Training Material in English