SAFe ® Architect (ARCH) (Enterprise Architect) - Online Classroom (exam included)

SAFe® Architect (ARCH) (Enterprise Architect) - Online Classroom (exam included)

A Certified SAFe® 6 Architect is an effective leader and change agent who delivers Agile Architecture to enable business value creation. Key areas of expertise are applying SAFe principles to develop and maintain Agile Architecture and release on demand, leading and supporting Solution Trains and Agile Release Trains, extending the principles that drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems, and enabling improved value flow.

During this three-day course, participants will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, and understand how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems of systems while supporting SAFe program execution.

Course description

The SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification is a professional credential offered by Scaled Agile, Inc. that validates an individual’s expertise in designing and evolving architectures within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. It focuses on the role of an architect in driving architectural solutions that support Agile teams and large-scale delivery systems in a SAFe organization.

This course is designed for experienced technical professionals who need to understand the roles of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects within Lean-Agile enterprises. It is also ideal for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of how architecture supports continuous value flow and how architects contribute to a Lean-Agile enterprise.

By becoming a SAFe® 6 Architect, attendees can enhance collaboration and alignment within a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise. The SAFe for Architects course equips System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to work effectively across the organization as leaders and change agents, collaboratively delivering architectural solutions.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• Intermediate - Advanced for professionals
• Delivery of a 3-day (8 hours per day ) SAFe for Architects training course conducted live online by an experienced trainer certified by Scaled Agile, Inc, provider of SAFe®.
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 6 Architect (ARCH) certification exam (SAFe® 6 Architect Exam)
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests
• Workbook for participants licensed by Scaled Agile, Inc. (PDF)
• One year membership of the SAFe Community Platform, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations and previews of upcoming SAFe products.
• SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification upon completion
• Official Exam voucher Included valid for 1 year

Learning Outcomes

• Apply SAFe principles to managing trade-offs between functionality, cost, risk, and sustainability
• Ensure designs can be implemented in small batches with continuous integration/continuous delivery deployment model
• Steer architecture decisions, support risk and issue resolution, participate in Management Review and Problem Solving during Program Increment execution
• Communicate solution context and intent to Agile teams and trains. Enable Lean-Agile transformations and coach Lean-Agile practitioners
• Establish intentional architecture guidelines and enable flexibility to allow emergent technology. Prepare architectural runway to enable delivery success.
• Define, implement, and monitor quality practices, including CI/CD and DevOps
• Ensure that technology decisions made within an ART work end-to-end across components in a Solution
• Ensure that Solution complies with Portfolio technology strategy

Who should participate?

The SAFe for Architects course is designed for senior technical professionals who play a key role in designing and guiding the architecture in Lean-Agile enterprises.

• System architects
• Solution architects
• Enterprise architects
• Architects in supporting technical disciplines
• Experienced software developers
• Technical managers making decisions on architecture
• Product managers working with architects

Prerequisites:

Those attending this course should be familiar with agile principles and methods and must have attended at least one SAFe course before attending this course.

Participants must attend all three days of the course to be eligible for the exam.

• Apply SAFe principles to manage trade-offs between functionality, cost, risk and sustainability.
• Ensure design can be implemented in small batches with continuous integration/continuous delivery model.
• Communicate solution context and intent to Agile teams and trains
• Establish guidelines for intentional architecture and enable flexibility to take into account new technologies.
• Prepare architectural runway to enable successful delivery
• Guide architecture decisions, support risk and problem-solving, and participate in management review and problem-solving during the implementation of program increments.
• Define, implement, and monitor quality procedures, including CI/CD and DevOps.
• Ensure that technical decisions are made within an ART work end-to-end across components of a solution.
• Ensure the solution is consistent with the portfolio's technology strategy.
• Enabling Lean-Agile transformations and coaching Lean-Agile practitioners

Topics covered:

• Example of Lean-Agile architecture
• Architecture for DevOps and Release on Demand
• Aligning architecture with business value
• Develop solution vision, solution intention, and roadmaps
• Preparing the architecture for planning program increments (PI)
• Coordinate the architecture throughout the PI planning process
• Support continuous delivery during the implementation of the PI
• Supporting new strategic themes and value streams
• Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation
• Summary

Certification exams

A Certified SAFe® 6 Architect (ARCH) is an effective leader and change agent who delivers Agile Architecture to enable the creation of business value. Key competencies include applying SAFe principles to develop and maintain Agile Architecture and release on demand, leading and supporting Solution Trains and Agile Release Trains, extending the principles that drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems, and enabling improved value flow.

By attending the course, you are preparing to take the exam and become a SAFe® 6 Architect (ARCH).

Details of the exam

• Exam name: SAFe® 6 Architect (ARCH) exam
• Exam format: Multiple choice questions; Multiple choice questions
• Delivery of the exam: Web-based (one browser), closed book, no outside help, time-limited.
• Access to exam: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform after completing the course.
• Duration of the exam: Once the exam starts, you have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam.
• Number of questions: 60 
• Exam language - English
• Official Exam voucher Included valid for 1 year

Study materials for the exam

The test is designed to measure knowledge and skills related to the job role. We strongly recommend that candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam, including:

• Course materials - The course materials are an important artifact of the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was specifically presented during the class.
• Study Guide - This comprehensive guide describes the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. It is available via the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the course.
• Practice Test - The practice test is designed to predict success on the certification exam, and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and length of time. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost.

We place great emphasis on creating a positive learning environment for you.

We really care about the details. Positive and effective learning environments are key to our participants' success in preparing for the SAFe® exam. We strive to create comfortable learning conditions that optimize participants' ability to learn:

• Climate of safety and open authentic conversations
• Modern online training platform, classes conducted live by qualified instructors
• Trained, certified and experienced team of instructors
• Well-structured and convincing systems leading to high test scores
• Licensed training material and many interactive online exercises

Licensing and accreditation
SAFe®6 Architect training course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is provided under Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement and complies with the requirements for Scaled Agile, Inc. Courseware License Agreement.

FAQ

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation