Project Management
SAFe® for Architects
Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 5 Architect. The SAFe® for Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions.
During this three-day course, attendees will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, and appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.
This course is for senior technical contributors who need to understand the role of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects in Lean-Agile enterprises. The course is also appropriate for individuals desiring a deeper view into how architecture enables continuous value flow and how architects engage in, and contribute to, a Lean-Agile enterprise.
PREREQUISITES
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:
- Have attended at least one SAFe course
- Have participated in at least one ART and one PI
AUDIENCE
Learners taking this course are:
- Scrum Master
- Agile Coach
- Consultant
- Architect
- Agile Trainer
- Solution Architect
- System Architect
To perform the role of a SAFe® Practitioner, attendees should be able to:
- Architect using SAFe principles
- Align architecture with business value
- Develop and communicate architecture vision and intent
- Plan architectural runway to enable delivery success
- Architect for continuous delivery and Release on Demand
- Lead and coach architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and execution
- Provide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformation
Topics Covered
- Exemplifying Lean-Agile architecture
- Architecting for DevOps and Release on Demand
- Aligning architecture with business value
- Developing Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
- Preparing architecture for Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Coordinating architecture throughout PI Planning
- Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI execution
- Supporting new Strategic Themes and Value Streams
- Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation
What Attendees Get
- Attendee workbooks
- Eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) exam1
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
*Attendees must attend each day of the course to be eligible for the exam.
Exam Details
Completion of this course gives you access to the exam and all related study materials as part of your Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform. For more information about the exam and benefits of becoming a Certified SAFe professional, click HERE.
| Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs) | ||||
| Activity Number | 4446V3948C | Duration | 3 Days | |
| PMI Certification | Technical | Leadership | Strategic | Total |
| PMP® | 6.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 15.00 |
| PgMP® | 6.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 15.00 |
| PMI-RMP® | 0.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| PMI-SP® | 0.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 9.00 |
| PMI-ACP® | 0.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 15.00 |
| PfMP® | 4.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 13.00 |
| PMI_PBAsm | 4.00 | 3.00 | 6.00 | 13.00 |
Is there a discount available for current students?
UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.