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SAFe® Release Train Engineer 6.0
4-week Bootcamp with
Randolf Fonkwo (SPC)

#SixFigureSalaryJob ($166,400 - $249,600/Yr)


Next Session Starts January 15, 2024*  >>>>> Sign Up

Next bootcamp starts January 15, 2024  

What is SAFe® and who is a SAFe® RTE

The Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is the world’s leading framework for implementing enterprise agility. Practiced in over 70% of the US Fortune 100, SAFe has shown to improve time to market, predictability, product quality, and employee engagement.

As a SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE), you are a servant leader and coach responsible for driving end-to-end delivery of value in an Agile Release Train (ART) or Value Stream in a Lean-Agile enterprise. The role of the RTE is to manage risks, escalate impediments, confirm value delivery and assist in driving consistent improvement. This means the RTE must create the right environment, have the right conversations, facilitate the right meetings, and gather the right people to make decisions based on the right data.

In this SAFe® RTE course, you’ll learn to execute SAFe® and continuously improve PI Planning and other key SAFe® events. You’ll see how to coach leaders, teams and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. And you’ll get the guidance and tools you need to work effectively in remote environments with distributed teams.

The current average salary for Release Train Engineers is around $185,000 per year. Entry level RTEs receive an average of $166,400 per year and experienced RTEs receive an average of $249,600 per year. (As seen on talent.com)

Still thinking how to get started? Let’s connect!

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Enrollment & Certification Requirements

There are no mandatory prerequisites for the SAFe® RTE certification. However, the SAFe® 6.0 Release Train Engineer training is an advanced course and therefore, the following prerequisites are highly recommended:

Hold at least one current SAFe® certification (we recommend the SAFe® Agilist certification, SAFe® Scrum Master) or an accredited certification like Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certification.

To perform the role of a SAFe® RTE and earn the SAFe® RTE certification, you should be able to:

Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release value.

Build a high-performing Agile Release Train (ART) by becoming a servant leader and coach.

Develop an action plan to continue your learning journey.
In addition, successful Release Train Engineers possess strong communication, negotiation and critical thinking skills, the desire to be a lifelong learner and a solid acceptance of the servant leadership philosophy. RTEs are strong presenters and facilitators of conversation as well as supportive teachers & mentors.

Bootcamp Details & What's Included

Course Workbook (Print or Digital)
Remote Learning via Zoom
Access to SAFe® RTE certification exam dump for full class attendees
**1-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform
Course certificate of completion upon request
SAFe® Release Train Engineer 6.0 certification exam
***Complimentary copy of The ART of Avoiding a Train Wreck
***Complimentary copy of Tribal Unity by Em Campbell-Pretty
Resume building, Job Search and Interview Preparation
Click here to find out the Bootcamp Cost ** Attendees may be eligible to apply for PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.  
*** Your copies of "Tribal Unity" and "The ART of Avoiding a Train Wreck" will be posted to you at the end of class.

Bootcamp Outline

Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday ( 7pm - 9pm CT )

Week 1

Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities / Applying SAFe® Principles

  • Connect the RTE role to SAFe®.

  • Examine the responsibilities of the RTE role.

  • Identify effective RTE behaviors.

  • Outline the benefits of being an RTE.

  • Identify SAFe® Principles that are important to the RTE.

  • Identify the attributes of an effective ART organization.

  • Examine key ART roles and responsibilities.

  • Identify the responsibilities of the System Team.

  • Identify preparation activities for the PI Planning event.

Week 2

Organizing the Agile Release Train | Planning and Executing a Program Increment (PI) | Fostering Relentless Improvement / Serving the ART

  • Facilitate Day 1 activities for the PI Planning event.

  • Facilitate final PI plan development and commitment.

  • Explore metrics used to measure PI execution.

  • Explore the three components of an Inspect and Adapt Event.

  • Identify self-assessment tools to evaluate the ART.

  • Examine systems thinking and Value Stream mapping concepts.

  • Examine the Relentless Improvement mindset.

Week 3-4

Continuing Your Learning Journey & Preparing to become a Certified SAFe® Release Training Engineer.

  • Create a personal RTE action plan.

  • Create an ART Improvement Roadmap.

  • Commit to the plans.

  • Build Resume.

  • 1-on-1 Coaching.

  • Interview Preparation.

Meet Your Tutor

Randolf Fonkwo | CEO, AGL Hiring Partners

Randolf exemplifies the essence of an accomplished Agile Coach and Consultant, who is also a zealous trainer of SAFe® and PMP. He brings to the table a rich tapestry of experience accumulated from his tenure with prominent companies within Retail, Healthcare, Mobile, Hardware Development, Energy, Banking, and Networking sectors.

Proficiently blending a robust software engineering background with adept skills in Technical Practices, Stakeholder Management, and Agile Methodologies (including SAFe®, Scrum, XP, and Kanban), Randolf has an impressive repertoire of successes. His professional trajectory over the years comprises guiding and instructing both internal and external project teams, as well as teams affiliated with clients.

His expertise as a Certified SAFe® Practice Consultant and Certified SAFe® 5 Release Train Engineer has been leveraged by numerous organizations in their successful implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®).

Demonstrating his entrepreneurial prowess, Randolf is the mastermind behind AGL Hiring Partners - a distinguished firm offering talent acquisition and consultancy services. With a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, Randolf continues to make significant contributions to the Agile community.
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