SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE)
Empowering Agile Release Trains to Deliver Value Through Leadership, Facilitation, and Lean-Agile Practices
Duration
3 Days (8 hours per day)
Level
Intermediate Level
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The SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) course is designed for professionals who aim to lead Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within a SAFe® organization. The course provides in-depth knowledge and skills needed to execute Program Increment (PI) Planning, facilitate key SAFe events, and drive continuous improvement. Participants will learn how to create an effective environment, lead and coach teams, and manage ARTs to deliver value efficiently. The course also covers best practices for working in remote and distributed environments.
Course Objectives:
- Lead ARTs and large solutions effectively within a SAFe® framework
- Apply Lean-Agile principles and tools to release value and foster relentless improvement
- Develop high-performing ARTs through servant leadership and coaching
- Master the facilitation of PI Planning and other critical SAFe events
- Work effectively with remote teams using available tools and techniques
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- Release Train Engineers
- Agile Coaches
- Scrum Masters
- Program Managers
- Team Leads
- Anyone involved in leading ARTs within a SAFe® organization
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- Overview of the Role of an RTE
- Strategies for Leading and Managing ARTs
- Coordination and Alignment with Product Managers and System Architects
- Utilizing Lean-Agile Knowledge to Drive Value Release
- Implementing Tools and Techniques for Effective ART Management
- Enhancing Value Delivery Through Lean and Agile Practices
- Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Techniques for Measuring and Enhancing ART Performance
- Encouraging and Managing Change
- Principles of Servant Leadership and Coaching
- Developing High-Performing Teams within ARTs
- Strategies for Effective Team Building and Motivation
- Planning and Executing Program Increments (PI)
- Leading ART Events (PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt)
- Utilizing Facilitation Guides and Online Collaboration Tools
- Best Practices for Managing Remote and Distributed Teams
- Tools and Techniques for Effective Virtual Facilitation
- Addressing Challenges of Remote Work in SAFe® Contexts
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- Completion of SAFe® Scrum Master or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of Agile and SAFe® principles
- Experience in a leadership or coordination role within Agile teams
- Familiarity with SAFe® Lean-Agile practices and frameworks