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Agile delivery & transformation
SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Duration:
- 3 days
- Costs:
- € 2.995,00
- Language:
- English
About this training
Learn to guide an Agile Release Train as its Release Train Engineer and facilitate value delivery across multiple teams. Over three days, you will develop the skills to support collaboration, planning and continuous improvement as a servant leader and coach.
An RTE brings teams and stakeholders together, helps remove impediments and keeps the ART focused on shared goals. You will explore PI Planning, the execution of a Program Increment and ways to improve flow and collaboration.
You will also explore how AI can support your work as an RTE. You will learn AI fundamentals and prompting techniques, and consider how to use AI responsibly for activities such as risk analysis, preparation and collaboration.
What you’ll learn
After the training, you will be able to fulfil the RTE role and support collaboration and value delivery within an Agile Release Train.
You will also be able to:
- Apply SAFe principles in your role as an RTE.
- Prepare and facilitate PI Planning and other ART events.
- Support the execution of a Program Increment and make work progress visible.
- Improve flow, collaboration and continuous improvement across the ART.
- Use AI to support RTE activities and critically assess its outputs.
- Create a personal action plan for your continued development as an RTE.
Program
The Release Train Engineer role
The RTE role and organising the ART
You will explore the RTE’s responsibilities and the characteristics of an effective Agile Release Train. You will consider how the RTE brings teams and stakeholders together and supports a shared way of working.
Facilitating PI Planning
You will learn to prepare for and facilitate PI Planning. This includes aligning teams, discussing dependencies and risks, and agreeing shared objectives and a workable plan.
Supporting the execution of a Program Increment
You will explore how to support ART events and track progress. You will learn to visualise flow, identify bottlenecks and help teams address impediments.
Continuous improvement and coaching
You will explore Inspect and Adapt and other ways to evaluate and improve ART performance. You will also practise coaching and facilitation techniques that strengthen collaboration and a shared team culture.
Applying AI in the RTE role
You will learn AI fundamentals and prompting techniques and explore how AI can support RTE activities. You will also consider responsible use, risks and how to assess AI outputs critically.
Practical information
- Duration: Three days. Training days run from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, including lunch and breaks.
- Prior knowledge: Experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role is recommended. If you plan to take the exam, a current SAFe certification and experience with at least one ART and one PI are also recommended.
- Exam language: English.
Who should attend
This course is intended for professionals who coordinate collaboration and delivery at ART level, including:
- Release Train Engineers and Solution Train Engineers
- Scrum Masters
- Program and Project Managers
- Agile Coaches
- Leaders and managers
- SAFe Practice Consultants
Certification
SAFe Release Train Engineer
After completing the course, you can take the SAFe Release Train Engineer exam. If you pass, you will receive the RTE certification and a digital badge, along with access to the SAFe RTE Community of Practice and additional learning resources.
Exam:
- 60 multiple-choice questions, with one correct answer per question.
- 120 minutes.
- Passing score: 82%.
- Online, closed book and without outside assistance.
- The first attempt is included if you take the exam within 60 days of completing the course. Additional attempts are available for a fee.
- You must accept the Candidate Agreement before starting the exam.
Exam details may change. For the latest information, see the official Scaled Agile exam study guide.
Start dates
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AmsterdamEnglishVenue
Highberg Academy
Barbara Strozzilaan 201
1083 HN AmsterdamTrainer
H. van HerwaardenSchedule
- 14 Dec 2026, 08:30 – 17:30
- 15 Dec 2026, 08:30 – 17:30
- 16 Dec 2026, 08:30 – 17:30
Language
English
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Would you like to attend this training with colleagues?
This course is also available in-house for groups of five or more. We tailor the content and examples to your learning objectives, sector and working context. Delivery is available at your premises, online or in a hybrid format, with flexible scheduling.
Our trainer
Our trainer brings practical experience in SAFe transformations and connects the theory to familiar situations involving the RTE role, PI Planning and collaboration within an ART.
Frequently asked questions
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What does a Release Train Engineer do?
A Release Train Engineer facilitates collaboration and alignment within an Agile Release Train. The RTE supports planning and execution, helps remove impediments and encourages continuous improvement.
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What experience is recommended?
Experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile role is recommended. If you plan to take the exam, a current SAFe certification and experience with at least one ART and one PI are also recommended.
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Does the course cover AI?
Yes. You will learn AI fundamentals and prompting techniques and explore how AI can support RTE activities. The course also covers responsible use and the critical assessment of AI outputs.
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Which certification can I earn?
After the course, you can take the SAFe Release Train Engineer exam. If you pass, you will receive the RTE certification and a digital badge.
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