Part 1: Exploring the Release Train Engineer Role and Responsibilities

• Understanding the RTE role
• Applying effective RTE behaviors
• Applying Lean-Agile principles and SAFe core values

Part 2: Organizing the Agile Release Train (ART)

• Characteristics of a successful ART
• ART roles and responsibilities
• Supporting alignment and collaboration

Part 3: Facilitating PI Planning

• Preparing for PI Planning
• Facilitating planning events
• Managing dependencies and commitments

Part 4: Executing the Program Increment

• Supporting ART execution
• Managing risks and impediments
• Facilitating ART sync events

Part 5: Optimizing Value Flow

• Using flow metrics and Kanban
• Improving predictability and delivery outcomes
• Identifying and removing bottlenecks

Part 6: Coaching for Relentless Improvement

• Developing high-performing teams
• Facilitating continuous improvement
• Supporting Lean-Agile leadership

Part 7: Leveraging AI to Accelerate Value Delivery

• AI-assisted planning and facilitation
• Dependency mapping and stakeholder communication
• Flow analysis and risk prediction
• Data-driven coaching and decision support
• Using SAFe CoPilot and AI-enabled tools

Part 8: Continuing Your Learning Journey

This course is ideal for:

• Release Train Engineers (RTEs)
• Program Managers
• Agile Coaches
• Solution Train Engineers
• Project Managers
• Scrum Masters looking to expand into enterprise-level Agile leadership roles
• Professionals familiar with SAFe Agilist and SAFe Scrum Master concepts

• Facilitate large-scale PI Planning events with confidence
• Coordinate teams and stakeholders across an Agile Release Train
• Apply Lean-Agile leadership and servant leadership practices
• Manage dependencies, risks, and systemic impediments
• Optimize value delivery using flow metrics and Kanban
• Coach teams and leaders toward continuous improvement
• Drive alignment between strategy and execution
• Leverage AI to improve planning, communication, and collaboration
• Use AI-powered tools to identify risks, analyze flow, and improve delivery performance

Exam prerequisite skills

• Cross-team communication skills
• Full use of SAFe Principles in action
• Coach Agile and SAFe facilitation and lead by example
• Launch or participate in at least one ART and one Program Increment (PI)
• Working knowledge of team dynamics
• Ability to manage stakeholders
• Minimum 3 months of real-world, hands-on experience as an RTE

Exam requirements

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer is to attend the SAFe® Release Train Engineer course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam

• Exam name – SAFe® 6 Release Train Engineer Exam
• Exam format – Multiple choice (one answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers)
• Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Exam access – Candidates can access to the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of your SAFe® Release Train Engineer course .
• Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.
• Number of questions – 60
• Passing score – RTE6 exam = 78%
• 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.