SAFe for Architects (ARCH) 5.0
Take for Architects (ARCH) from an authorized Scaled Agile Partner with Deep Experience
Take this three-day interactive course and become
a Certified SAFe® Architect. The SAFe® for Architects course prepares architects to engage across the organization as
effective leaders and change agents. During
this three-day course, attendees explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of an architect in a SAFe® ecosystem.
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.
Avoid a bad experience, attend a Grow-Lean for Architects (ARCH) so you...
- Won't get canceled on at the last minute except for extreme circumstances. Beware of training companies that cancel late and hold your money.
- Gain the skills necessary to pass the certification exam. The exam is hard, so get the right training once, and pass the exam on the first try.
- Get trainers with experience delivering virtual events, instead of someone trying to deliver an in person class online.
- Get a Scaled Agile Inc. approved trainer, with significant experience instead of a slide reader.
- Get training based on the latest SAFe 5.0 Framework.
- Apply principles derived from Lean, systems thinking, agile development, product development flow, and DevOps, in the classroom.
- Have fun while learning.
- Gain free access to the certification exam.
Contact Us About Training
Contact via Online Interface
If you want to request a discount for a training session please follow the steps below. Note that early-bird and alumni discounts are automatically applied and do not need to be requested.Find a Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Get Info". Early-bird and alumni discounts do not need to be requested.
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Choose a Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
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Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
- After your request is submitted you will receive an automated confirmation via email (this is not a discount code).
- No later than 24 hours later you will receive an email with a response to your request.
- If you are approved you will have a click-able link that will automatically apply your discount.
Contact us Via Phone
- Call +1.609.975.9294
- 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET, weekdays
- Use online request for discounts.
- For other information call directly.
Contact us Via Email
- Click to email Training@Grow-Lean.com.
- Use online request for discounts.
- Reference training in the subject line.
- We will respond in one business day.
Training Discounts
Save money with an industry leading variety of discounts customized to your situation.
Are you a student, a veteran, unemployed, an alumni, paying out of pocket or registering a group? Claim your Grow-Lean discount now!
Please use the on-line interface for requesting a discount as described in the "Request a Discount" tab prior to contacting us so we have your required information.Find a Session
Find the session you want on the class list, then click "Get Info". Early-bird and alumni discounts do not need to be requested.
Choose Discounts Tab
A new page describing the class is shown, with several tabs. Choose the "Discounts" tab.
Choose a Discount
Choose the appropriate discount then click the link for it. Not all discounts are available for all sessions.
Enter Data & Submit
Provide the requested information then click "Submit".
Super Early Bird
Combines With: Alumni, Hardship
Able to register five plus weeks in advance?
Then use the Super Early Bird. It called Super for a reason as, other than hardship discounts, it is the lowest price available. Don't delay, register today.
Out of Pocket
Combines With: Alumni, Early Bird
Have to pay from your own wallet and won't be reimbursed by any third party? Then an out of pocket discount makes sense for you.
Group
Combines With: Early Bird
Bringing friends or colleagues to the same session? The more you bring the larger the discount. You can register all at one time or everyone can register themselves.
Early Bird
Combines With: Alumni, Group, Hardship, Out of Pocket, Student, Veterans, Senior
Able to register in advance? Use the discount that combines with most everything. If you are not combining the discount there is no need to request it, just register. For combinations, request the other discount.
Alumni
Combines With: Everything!
Get 5% off for each public session you took with us, up to 25%. Automatically combines with Super and Regular Early Birds, just register.
If you qualify for any other categories request the alumni discount and provide an explanation to receive the maximum savings.
Hardship
Combines With: Super Early Bird, Early Bird, Alumni
Suffering an economic hardship or collecting unemployment benefits and able to provide proof such as an unemployment notice or separation agreement? Then the hardship discount, which is the lowest possible price, is right for you.
Student
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you a full-time student attending college and looking to make yourself more marketable upon graduation? If so take advantage of a student discount.
Veteran
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you active duty military or a veteran? Looking to expand your skill set and market yourself. If so, take advantage of a veteran discount.
Senior
Combines With: Early Bird
Are you 65 years young or more? Still looking to learn and advance your career? If so you can benefit from a senior discount.
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Key Competencies
What you will learn
- 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
SAFe Concepts so You Can Lead a Scaled Initiative
- Exemplify Lean-Agile architecture
- Create architectures that support DevOps and Release on Demand
- Align architecture with business value
- Develop Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and Roadmaps
- Prepare architecture for Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Coordinate architecture throughout PI Planning
- Support Continuous Delivery during PI execution
- Support new Strategic Themes and Value Streams
- Lead as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation
What You Get
From workbooks to a great training experience
- Attendee workbooks
- Certified SAFe® Architect PDF certificate of completion
- Eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Architect (ARCH) exam
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those who engage across the organization to deliver architectural solutions.
- Scrum Master or Agile Coach
- Agile Trainer
- Enterprise Architects
- System Architects
- Solution Architect
- Consultants
SAFe 5.0 Certification Kit
What you will receive when you pass the certification exam
- SAFe® Architect certificate
- Certified SAFe® Architect digital badge to promote the accomplishment online
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the Architect Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup groups and events that provide connections to other certified SAFe professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Exam Information
The basics you need to know about the exam
- No additional charge to take the exam.
- Must attend the course prior to taking the exam.
- Exam is taken off site, from any Internet connected location, but is closed book.
- You will likely require additional study to prior to taking exam.
- Exam name: SAFe® Architect Exam
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of questions: 60
- Passing score: 45 out of 60 (75%)
- Language: English
- Exam cost: Your first attempt is available at no cost if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
- Retake policy: Second attempt on exam can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend you use a variety of resources to prepare. The material will be available after the class, and includes:
- Course Materials: The course materials can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to reference back to the content that was specifically presented during the class.
- Study Guide: This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
- Practice Test: The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam*, and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
- Practice Flash Cards: A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.
Contact Us
Reach out to us, we are responsive and will respond to requests in a business day
- Contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 between 9:00 AM ET to 5:30 PM ET US.
- For discount requests on public sessions, please use the "Get Info" button on the class list, choose the discounts tab, and enter appropriate information, before contacting us, so we have your information.
- For questions about coaching, consulting or private training, you can contact us via phone at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
- For support, contact us at +1.609.975.9294 or via email (links below).
