Align Agile architecture with business value in our SAFe® for Architects certification course. This expert-led, three-day class gives you the tools to design scalable architecture that supports Agile Release Trains and keeps delivery moving.
You leave eligible for the official SAFe® Architect certification from Scaled Agile. Class is hands-on — case studies, role-play, and practical work — with architects, consultants, and Agile leaders from around the world.
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Value flow liveSAFe® for Architects Certification
Practice Agile architecture and the SAFe Architect role
Agile Architectur…
Attributes of Agile A…
DevOps and Releas…
DevOps culture and th…
Architecture with…
Strategic Themes, Por…
Preparing for and…
Architectural runway…
Learning progress
Ready
Learn → practice → apply
Tuition
Everything you need is included.
Includes exam (first two attempts), official courseware, 24 PDUs · 24 SEUs & 1-year SAFe Studio access.
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Course overview
This class is for system, solution, and enterprise architects who have to keep architecture pointed at the same outcomes as the business. You plan architectural runway, work Solution Intent, and lead architecture through PI Planning and Lean-Agile transformation. Completing the course is what makes you eligible for the SAFe Architect exam.
3-Day Live Online · Instructor-Led
SAFe® for Architects Certification
Includes exam (first two attempts), official courseware, 24 PDUs · 24 SEUs & 1-ye…
Attend 24 hours of live SAFe for Architects training and earn 24 PDUs and SEUs
Practice Agile architecture and the SAFe Architect role
Your class runs as scheduled
Capability impact map
Practice Agile architecture and the SAFe Architect role
Architect for DevOps, the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, and Release on Demand
Connect architecture to business value, value streams, and Solution Intent
Prepare runway and contribute during PI Planning
Support PI execution and lead architecture through a Lean-Agile transformation
Why Agile36
What to check before you book, and how this class is built differently.
Agile36
Learn how architects actually contribute runway, Solution Intent, and enablers. The course connects Agile architecture to the ART events you will facilitate or join.
Other training providers
Some architecture classes stay on patterns and never reach PI Planning.
Agile36
Practice aligning architecture with Strategic Themes and value streams. Enabler epics, NFRs, and roadmaps are taught as delivery work, not a separate architecture track.
Other training providers
Framework overviews can leave architects without a backlog they can use.
Agile36
Three days covers execution, evolving the portfolio, and leading change. You leave with an action plan for Agile architecture in your organization.
Other training providers
Exam-focused courses often skip the leadership work architects do during a transformation.
Agile36
Two exam attempts are included. Exam preparation is incorporated into the training, with a second attempt included if you need it.
Other training providers
Exam retake policies and additional costs vary by provider.
Agile36
Register for the date you want with confidence. Agile36 classes are guaranteed to run, even with a small cohort.
Other training providers
Some providers cancel or consolidate classes when enrollment is low.
Agile36
Leave with skills you can use Monday morning. Apply what you learn to real work — not just questions you'll encounter on the exam.
Other training providers
The learning experience may be optimized primarily around completing the certification.
Skills you will build
Follow the work from core concepts through hands-on practice, application, and measurable capability.
01 · Practice
Practice Agile architecture and the SAFe Architect role
Concept map
LiveAttributes of Agile Architecture
65%The SAFe Architect role and responsibilities
77%Collaboration with other enterprise roles
89%Architecting with SAFe Principles
101%02 · Practice
Architect for DevOps, the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, and Release on Demand
Practice queue
LiveDevOps culture and the Continuous Delivery Pipeline
65%Architect for continuous exploration, integration, and deployment
77%03 · Practice
Connect architecture to business value, value streams, and Solution Intent
Application path
LiveStrategic Themes, Portfolio Canvas, and Portfolio Vision
65%Value streams, ARTs, and Solution Trains
77%Enabler epics, Solution Intent, NFRs, and roadmaps
89%04 · Practice
Prepare runway and contribute during PI Planning
Capability board
LiveArchitectural runway for the upcoming PI
65%Management Review and problem-solving
77%Meet your instructors
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.
SPC®
certified
Enterprise
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Live
Q&A
Agile36 instructor
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
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
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
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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Live online cohorts
Every listed Agile36 cohort is guaranteed to run. Your tuition includes live training, official courseware, and the credential items listed for this course.
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Course curriculum
Official SAFe content, exam preparation, and practical AI applications woven into one live experience.
Day 1
Agile Architecture and SAFe
DevOps and Release on Demand
Exam & 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
Architects often pair this with LPM when architecture and funding have to move on the same portfolio.
Learner reviews
★★★★★
Learner rating
★★★★★
“This is the course that finally connected architecture to PI Planning. Architectural runway and enabler epics went from theory to a working backlog practice.”
Priya Nair
Solution Architect
★★★★★
“Clear treatment of Solution Intent, NFRs, and how architects actually collaborate with Product Management. I used the action plan the week after class.”
James Okonkwo
Enterprise Architect
★★★★★
“Three days is the right depth. DevOps and Release on Demand for architects was the missing piece for our ART.”
Elena Vasquez
System Architect
★★★★★
“Instructors kept the conversation practical — how to show up in PI Planning, Management Review, and Inspect and Adapt without becoming a bottleneck.”
David Chen
Technical Lead
Frequently asked questions
Course logistics, certification details, payment, and private training—all in one place.
SAFe for Architects (ARCH) is a 3-day course that teaches system, solution, and enterprise architects how to practice Agile architecture, plan runway, contribute to Solution Intent, and lead architecture during PI Planning and transformation.
Your next step starts here
Live instruction. Official courseware. Hands-on practice. Skills you can use immediately.
