SAFe® Release Train Engineer On-Site

In this three-day course you will gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in the SAFe enterprise. You will learn how to facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and value streams. You will also learn how to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to plan and execute a Program Increment (PI) planning event, the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.

Training Information

Course Overview

Based on version 4.5 of SAFe

Learning Goals

After this course, you should be able to:

  • Effectively perform the role of the Release Train Engineer
  • Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains and value streams
  • Support value delivery in large and complex value streams
  • Facilitate activities that foster relentless improvement in the Agile Release Train
  • Build a high-performing Agile Release Train by becoming a servant leader and coach
  • Continue your learning journey and develop an ART action plan
Course Itinerary

Topics Covered

  • Identifying SAFe essentials
  • Learning the RTE role and responsibilities
  • Understanding the ART
  • Planning a Program Increment
  • Executing a Program Increment
  • Collaborating through Value Streams
  • Fostering Relentless Improvement
  • Coaching the ART
  • Continuing the Learning Journey
Other Course Information
Audience 

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  • RTEs
  • Program and project managers
  • Scrum Masters
  • Leaders and managers
  • Agile coaches
  • SAFe Program Consultants (SPCs)
What You Receive 

The class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbook (physical version only)
  • Access to the SAFe® 4 Release Train Engineer Exam – requires course attendance
  • One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, videos, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
  • Course certificate of completion upon request
Pre-requisites 

Suggested prerequisites:

  • SAFe experience and experience with the RTE role
Exam Details 

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a SAFe® 4 Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE).

  • Exam Name: SAFe® 4 Release Train Engineer Exam
  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice
  • Exam Delivery: Web-based (single-browser); closed book; no outside assistance; timed exam
  • Exam Access: First attempt free within 30 days from course completion date
  • Exam Duration: tba
  • Number of Questions: tba
  • Passing Score: tba
  • Updates: Exam development begins February. Exam available in April.
Upcoming Training 
Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant with ASPC Certification, Remote, Aug 2025 2025-08-04 Remote Course (BST)
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Customer Reviews 

Plenty of real world examples from corporations across different domains.

Ian allows enough depth in conversations, without loosing the audience. Uses time-boxing and the parking-lot effectively to guide the audience through the material.

Excellent. As the course progressed we were able to concentrate more on the theory - and how it should be used in practice, which was really beneficial.