SAFe® for Architects

Enable continuous value flow by aligning technical strategy with business goals, communicating that strategy to development teams, and applying Agile architecture practices.

Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe® 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 execution.

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe Architect (ARCH)

Who should attend?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

System, Solution, and Enterprise architects
Architects in supporting technical disciplines
Experienced software developers
Technical managers making architectural decisions
Product leaders collaborating with architects

What’s included?

Provided by SAFe

SAFe course workbook and handouts
1-year SAFe community platform membership
ARCH certification exam (1 attempt)

Provided by Istek

Istek attendee book
Access to additional references for extended learning
Membership to Istek ecosystem
Access to Istek Mentoring Program

Topics covered

Below are the topics covered in this course

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 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

Learning goals

Below are the learning goals for this course

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 PI Planning and execution
Provide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformation

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

You may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward your continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
You may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing your CSP through Scrum Alliance.