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Facilitate Agile Release Trains
Facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) effectively
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The Release Train Engineer role
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ART events and the operating cadence
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Creating alignment across teams on the train
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AI-Empowered SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) Certification Training
Master ART facilitation and PI planning — with responsible AI practices to sharpen readiness, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.
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Attend 16 hours of live SAFe RTE training and earn 16 PDUs and SEUsSit the official exam with your first two attempts includedGet a year of SAFe Studio and Community access with courseware included
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Live instruction from working practitioners
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Value flow liveSAFe® RTE Certification
Facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) effectively
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PI Planning
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Coaching teams an…
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Dependencies and…
Visualizing and manag…
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Course overview
Build practical capability in SAFe RTE.
This class is how you run an Agile Release Train after the planning weekend: servant leadership, coaching, and the operating cadence of the ART. You facilitate PI Planning, manage dependencies and risks, and keep leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters aligned through the PI. Completing the course is what makes you eligible for the RTE exam.
Live instruction
2-Day Live Online · Instructor-Led
Official credential
SAFe® RTE Certification
Everything included
Includes exam (first two attempts), official courseware, 16 PDUs · 16 SEUs & 1-ye…
Practice, not lectures
Attend 16 hours of live SAFe RTE training and earn 16 PDUs and SEUs
Skills for real work
Facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) effectively
Guaranteed dates
Your class runs as scheduled
Capability impact map
Turn SAFe RTE concepts into capability you can use.
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Facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) effectively
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Coordinate Program Increment (PI) Planning events
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Coach teams and stakeholders on SAFe practices
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Manage dependencies and risks across teams
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Optimize flow and value delivery
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Drive continuous improvement, ART sync, and metrics
Skills you will build
Not just a credential. A working SAFe RTE toolkit.
Follow the work from core concepts through hands-on practice, application, and measurable capability.
02 · Practice
PI Planning
Coordinate Program Increment (PI) Planning events
Practice queue
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Prepare and facilitate PI Planning
65%2
Management Review and problem-solving
77%3
PI Objectives, risks, and the confidence vote
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Coaching teams and stakeholders
Coach teams and stakeholders on SAFe practices
Application path
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Coaching teams, Product Management, and leaders
65%2
Stakeholder communication during the PI
77%3
Responsible AI for PI prep and communications
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Dependencies and risks
Manage dependencies and risks across teams
Capability board
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Visualizing and managing cross-team dependencies
65%2
Risk management during planning and execution
77%3
Keeping delivery unblocked across the ART
89%Meet your instructors
Learn from practitioners who know what the work feels like.
Your class is led live by a SAFe® Practice Consultant and enterprise coach who connects the official curriculum to real decisions, team dynamics, and transformation challenges.
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Agile36 instructor
Deadra Stevenson
SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC®), Enterprise Agile Coach & AI Transformation Leader
LinkedIn profileDeadra Stevenson is the CEO and Founder of Agile36 and a SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC®) based in Miami, Florida. With more than 15 years guiding large-scale change, she has led 30+ Lean-Agile transformations for Fortune and enterprise organizations—helping executives and delivery teams turn complex frameworks into measurable outcomes.
Experience across organizations including
★★★★★“Clear, practical, and engaging from start to finish. Deadra made SAFe concepts immediately usable in our real work.”
Agile36 instructor
Marcus Ball
SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC®), Enterprise Agile Coach
Marcus Ball is an Enterprise Agile Coach with Agile36, specializing in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) certification training and enterprise transformation coaching. He helps organizations build stronger delivery teams, improve alignment, and navigate today's fast-paced business landscape with agility and confidence.
Experience across organizations including
★★★★★“Marcus kept the class focused and practical. SAFe concepts finally clicked, and I left with clear next steps for my team.”
Agile36 instructor
Joe Puoci
SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC®), Enterprise Agile Coach
Joe Puoci is a SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) and enterprise trainer with Agile36, delivering live virtual SAFe certification courses across the portfolio. He focuses on practical application of the Scaled Agile Framework so teams and leaders can improve flow, alignment, and delivery outcomes.
Experience across organizations including
★★★★★“Joe's teaching style is clear and no-nonsense. He connected every SAFe topic back to how we actually run our ART.”
Agile36 instructor
Martina Svoboda
SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC®), Enterprise Agile Coach
LinkedIn profileMartina Svoboda is a SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC®) and enterprise Agile coach who partners with Agile36 to deliver live, instructor-led SAFe certification training. She brings a practical, learner-centered approach that helps teams and leaders turn framework concepts into day-to-day delivery habits.
Experience across organizations including
★★★★★“Martina created a welcoming, focused class. She explained SAFe clearly and made space for questions that mattered to our work.”
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Private team training
Bring the official RTE experience to your organization.
RTE is delivered as a private cohort tailored to your leaders, transformation context, and calendar.
Built around your ART
Choose dates, team size, and organizational focus.
We will shape the private cohort with you and provide a clear group proposal before anything is booked.
Course curriculum
2-Day Live Online from concepts to confident application.
Official SAFe content, exam preparation, and practical AI applications woven into one live experience.
Day 1
Facilitate ARTs, PI Planning, coaching, dependencies
Facilitate Agile Release Trains
Facilitate Agile Release Trains
- The Release Train Engineer role
- ART events and the operating cadence
- Creating alignment across teams on the train
PI Planning
PI Planning
- Prepare and facilitate PI Planning
- Management Review and problem-solving
- PI Objectives, risks, and the confidence vote
Coaching teams and stakeholders
Coaching teams and stakeholders
- Coaching teams, Product Management, and leaders
- Stakeholder communication during the PI
- Responsible AI for PI prep and communications
Dependencies and risks
Dependencies and risks
- Visualizing and managing cross-team dependencies
- Risk management during planning and execution
- Keeping delivery unblocked across the ART
Exam & certification
Leave class ready to earn the official SAFe® RTE Certification.
See Scaled Agile exam guidelines for the current passing score. Your first two attempts are included.
Online closed book exam Taken on Scaled Agile's platform after class
Multiple-choice, single select. Confirm the current question count on Scaled Agile's exam guidelines
Gets submitted when the timer goes out
Passing score is listed in Scaled Agile's current exam guidelines
Unanswered questions are considered wrong
Official Scaled Agile certification
Delivered by an authorized Silver Partner
After this course
Keep building your career path.
After RTE, the usual next step is either portfolio funding or making sure ART leaders share the same SAFe foundation.
Learner reviews
Taught for the work—not just the test.
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Learner rating
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“The SAFe Release Train Engineer course transformed how I facilitate Agile Release Trains. The PI planning facilitation and ART coordination modules were game-changers. I passed the RTE exam on my first attempt!”
Brian Mitchell
Program Manager
★★★★★
“Outstanding training! The focus on ART facilitation and program-level coaching gave me practical tools I use daily. The instructors' real-world examples made complex SAFe concepts clear.”
Catherine Wong
Agile Release Train Engineer
★★★★★
“As a Program Lead transitioning to RTE, this course provided exactly what I needed. The PI planning facilitation and dependency management lessons were particularly valuable. Highly recommend!”
Derek Thompson
Program Lead
★★★★★
“The SAFe RTE certification has elevated my facilitation skills significantly. The Agile Release Train coordination module helped me better serve multiple teams. Worth every penny!”
Elena Rodriguez
Senior RTE
★★★★★
“Excellent course structure! The two-day format was intensive but well-paced. I've already applied the ART coaching and PI planning frameworks in my organization with great results.”
Franklin Lee
Agile Program Manager
★★★★★
“The SAFe RTE training exceeded expectations. The case studies on PI planning and ART coordination were incredibly practical. The exam preparation was thorough and effective.”
Gabriela Silva
Release Train Engineer
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need before you enroll.
Course logistics, certification details, payment, and private training—all in one place.
SAFe Release Train Engineer is a comprehensive course that provides the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate Agile Release Train (ART) events, coach leaders and teams, and drive continuous improvement at the program level. It prepares you for the SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification exam.
Your next step starts here
Build the SAFe RTE capability your work needs.
Live instruction. Official courseware. Hands-on practice. Skills you can use immediately.