The course covers the following areas:
- 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 PI Planning
- Coordinating architecture throughout PI Planning
- Supporting Continuous Delivery during PI execution
- Supporting new Strategic Themes and Value Streams
- Leading as an architect throughout a Lean-Agile transformation
What Attendees Receive
Course registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Eligibility to take the SAFe® Architect 6.0 (ARCH) certification exam
- One-year SAFe Studio membership
- Course completion certificate
Participants are required to attend every day of the course to qualify for the exam.
SAFe Certification Kit
Participants who successfully pass the certification exam receive:
- SAFe® Architect certificate
- SAFe® Architect 6.0 digital badge for promoting their achievement online
- A one-year certified membership, including access to the SAFe Studio platform for their first SAFe course attendance
- Access to a range of learning resources designed to support certified professionals throughout their SAFe journey
PDU and SEU Credits
Participants may be eligible to claim 24 Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Participants may also be eligible to apply for Scrum Education Units (SEUs) under Category C toward earning or renewing a CSP certification through Scrum Alliance.
Exams and Assessments
Exam Name: ARCH (6.0) – SAFe® for Architects
Exam Format: Multiple choice
Exam Delivery: Web-based, single-browser, closed book, timed, and completed without outside assistance
Exam Access: Available through SAFe Studio after completion of the SAFe® for Architects course
Exam Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 71%
Language: English
Exam Fees and Retake Policy
The first exam attempt is included in the course registration fee when the exam is taken within 30 days of completing the course.
Each additional retake costs $50.
The retake policy is as follows:
- The second attempt, which is the first retake, may be taken immediately after the initial attempt.
- A 10-day waiting period applies before the third attempt.
- A 30-day waiting period applies before the fourth attempt.
- Questions concerning exam retakes can be directed to Scaled Agile support.
For cancellations made within one week of the course start date, £120 of the course fee is non-refundable, as this represents the cost of registering each learner on the SAFe site for the exam.
Participants who pass the exam receive the SAFe® Architect certificate, a SAFe® Architect 6.0 digital badge, and a one-year certified SAFe Studio membership.