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SAFe for Architects Certification Training (ARCH) - Tampa, FL October 23 @ 9:00 am - October 25 @ 5:00 pm
This is a three-day interactive course that provides a workshop-type of experience. Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Architect (ARCH).
About
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 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.
Intended audience
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
Pre-requisites
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.
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
Learning Goals
To perform the role of a SAFe® Architect 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
Course Includes
The class registration includes:- Attendee workbook
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Preparation and Eligibility to take the SAFe® Architect (ARCH) exam
- One certification exam attempt
About the Organizer
- On-site & remote professional development training
- Corporate on-site training
- Enterprise Process Transformation Implementation
- Maturity assessment and advisement
- On-site & remote project management
Members of AGILEST® have achieved all the following certifications:
- ACP - Agile Certified Professional – Project Management Institute - PMI
- CSP - Certified Scrum Professional – Scrum Alliance
- FAP – FAST Agile Professional - AGILEST®
- ITIL - Certified Information Technology Service Manager - OGC
- PSM - Certified Professional Scrum Master – Scrum.org
- PMP - Project Management Professional – PMI
- Project+ - Information Technology Manager - CompTIA
- SPC - SAFe® Program Consultant - Scaled Agile Inc.