SAFe® for Architects | EA Principals

Attendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe® Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 4 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.

Course Outline

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
Leading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformation

Our Advantage

As a specialist training provider and active contributors to the Enterprise Architecture industry, when you train with EA Principals you will receive genuine advantages other training organizations are simply unable to provide:

Subject Matter Experts:

All our classes are curated and taught by industry experts with long standing careers in the disciplines that they teach.

Industry Knowledge:

EA Principals is one of the first training providers accredited to facilitate this training course.

Individual Attention:

We pride ourselves on having a high instructor to student ratio to ensure you receive as much individual attention as desired.

Inclusions

The class registration includes:

Attendee workbooks
Eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Architect (ARCH) exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion

SAFe Certification Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

SAFe® 4 Architect certificate
A SAFe® 4 Architect digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
A one-year certified membership as a SAFe® 4 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

Prerequisites

It is beneficial for those who attend this course to be familiar with Agile principles and practices.

Course & Certification Benefits

Completing the EA Principals SAFe® for Architects training course prepares you to undertake the SAFe® 4 Architects certification exam. Upon successful completion of this exam you will receive your SAFe® 4 Architect certificate. When you complete this course, you are also entitled to receive a Certification of Completion upon request.

The benefits of becoming a SAFe® 4 Architect certified Professional with EA Principals include:

Amplify your employment and career opportunities
Enhance your professional brand with a globally trusted certification
Validate your knowledge and skill set
Increase your worth to your organization

Exam Information

Exam name: SAFe® 4 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.

Course Delivery Options

This training course is only available as a in-person classroom training course.

Cancellation Policy

A 100% refund, minus a 2% processing fee, will be given to students who drop or withdraw from the EA Principals, Inc. class no later than the 21st day prior to the announced scheduled start date. No refund will be given within 21 days of the published start date. Students missing a portion of a class, due to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, will be able to attend the next class on the same topic for the days missed, without additional fee. Students need not reregister; however, they must notify EA Principals, Inc. (by email or telephone), so the registration fee for the makeup class can be waived and class logistics provided.

Note: This refund policy does not apply if using special discount codes that have “no refund” specified in the usage instructions.

Course Schedule

Location

Course Info / Register	Start Date	Location	Time Zone	Confirmed	Price
SAFe® for Architects	Sep 25, 2019 to Sep 27, 2019	United States New York New York City	ET	No	$2,495.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Feb 03, 2020 to Feb 05, 2020	United States Washington D.C.	ET	No	$2,495.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Mar 02, 2020 to Mar 04, 2020	United States Washington Seattle	PST	No	$2,495.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Apr 06, 2020 to Apr 08, 2020	United States Texas Dallas	CST	No	$2,495.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	May 04, 2020 to May 06, 2020	United States California Los Angeles	PST	No	$2,495.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Jun 01, 2020 to Jun 03, 2020	United States Illinois Chicago	ET	No	$2,495.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Sep 04, 2019 to Sep 06, 2019	United States Washington Seattle	PST	No	$2,695.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Oct 08, 2019 to Oct 10, 2019	United States Texas Dallas	CST	No	$2,695.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Oct 23, 2019 to Oct 25, 2019	United States Washington D.C.	ET	No	$2,695.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Nov 13, 2019 to Nov 15, 2019	United States Massachusetts Boston	ET	No	$2,695.00	REGISTER
SAFe® for Architects	Dec 10, 2019 to Dec 12, 2019	United States California Los Angeles	PST	No	$2,695.00	REGISTER

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