SAFe^® for Architects Certification 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 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

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbooks
• Eligibility to take the SAFe^® 6 Architect (ARCH) exam
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• Course certificate of completion

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

Those who attend this course should be familiar with Agile principles and practices and must have attended at least one SAFe course prior to attending this one.

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

• SAFe^® 6 Architect certificate
• A SAFe^® 6 Architect digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe^® 6 Architect, which includes access to the ARCH Community of Practice
• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.

• Certified SAFe Membership ($295/year) - For members who currently hold one or more certifications, and who may benefit from a bundled pricing approach. Renews all certifications except SPC and/or SPCT, provides access to basic and some advanced content and continued access to course learnings and assets.
• Individual SAFe Membership ($195/year) - For those who don’t seek certification but still benefit from the valuable content on the SAFe Community Platform. No certification renewals included.

• Exam Name: SAFe^® 6 Architect Exam
• Exam Format: Multiple choice; Multiple select
• 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 SAFe^® for Architects course
• Exam Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 60
• Passing Score: 45 out of 60 (75%)
• Language: English
• Exam Cost: First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.
• Retake Policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.

In order to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• 15 or more days prior to class, 100% refund of tuition.
• 8-15 days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule another class within one year of the cancellation date.
• 7 days or less from the course start date, neither refund of tuition nor any rescheduling allowed. No changes are allowed to make.
• In the event any cancellation occurred due to low enrollment or unforeseen natural events, we will issue a 100% refund.