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SAFe® for Architects (ARCH) Certification Overview
The SAFe® for Architects (ARCH) certification equips system, solution, and enterprise architects with the skills needed to design and guide architecture in a Lean-Agile enterprise.
This three-day instructor-led program focuses on architectural responsibilities within Agile Release Trains (ARTs), solution trains, and portfolios. Participants learn how to balance intentional architecture with emergent design, support PI Planning, enable flow, and align architectural decisions with business strategy using SAFe® principles.
Key Features
Architectural Leadership at Scale
21 hours of live, interactive learning.
Case-based training led by industry-experienced SAFe® architects.
Access to SAFe® digital toolkits and architectural templates.
1-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform.
Earn 21 PDUs and SEUs.
Certification exam included.
Learning Goals
During this three-day course you will learn to:
Apply SAFe® architectural principles effectively
Support Agile Release Trains and Solution Trains
Enable flow through intentional architecture
Balance emergent design with long-term vision
Guide architectural decisions across portfolios
Program
Three-Day SAFe® for Architects Training Program
Role of architects in SAFe®
Architecture vision and runway
Enabling flow and system design
Architecture during PI Planning
Solution intent and technical governance
Continuous architectural evolution
SAFe for Architects (ARCH)
•SAFe® architectural roles and responsibilities
•Intentional architecture and emergent design
•Architecture runway and enablers
•Supporting ARTs and Solution Trains
•Architecture governance and alignment
•Continuous architectural improvement
Prerequisites and Eligibility
Who Can Join
System architects, solution architects, enterprise architects, and senior technical leaders.
Recommended Knowledge
Experience in architecture, system design, or Agile delivery is strongly recommended.
Certification Credits
Earn PDUs and SEUs toward professional certification renewal.
Exam Details
Exam Format: Multiple-choice, online, closed-book
Number of Questions: 60
Duration: 120 minutes
Passing Score: 75%
Exam Access: Provided after completing the training through your Scaled Agile account
Validity: Certification is valid for one year
Renewal: Annual renewal required via Scaled Agile membership
Attempts Included: One exam attempt included with the training fee
Reattempt Policy: Additional attempts available for purchase as per Scaled Agile guidelines
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Who Can Attend This Course
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for architects and technical leaders responsible for guiding architecture in a SAFe® enterprise.
Recommended For
System Architects
Solution Architects
Enterprise Architects
Technical Leaders
Senior Engineers
Earn Your SAFe® Architect Certification
Validate your architectural leadership skills
Upon successful completion of the SAFe® for Architects training, participants earn the SAFe® Architect (ARCH) certification.
This certification validates your ability to define, evolve, and guide architecture while supporting Agile teams and enterprise objectives in a SAFe® environment.
Learner Testimonials
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Ravikumar BK
Lead
Really good session. Particular project how we can break in small task and achieve good results.. new learning for me. In normal game push and pull ex...
Vikram Sharma
Business Lead
The objective of the workshop “Business Agility Leadership Connect 2023” was achieved to a very high degree. Each detail of the program was worked out...
Sudhakar Tallapaneni
Technical Program Manager
RTE training was fantastic by Mr. Anand Murthy. Full 3 days was very engaging and informative with clear concepts and examples and breakout sessions....
Shikha Kathuria
Coach
The training was full of practical examples which makes us easy to get through toughest of the topics and remember the concept. Very well explained an...
Sai Mallikarjuna Sagabala
Portfolio & Program Manager
One of the best SAFe SPC Training course for 4 days with a Real time examples and scenarios for the SAFe SPC training. Thanks to Anand and Vaibhav for...
Sabrina Samuels
Scaled Agile Practitioner
I just completed a brilliant SAFe SPC training course conducted by Anand and Vaibhav over the last four days. Despite the challenge of waking up super...
Ravi G
RTE
I attended the 3-day Release Train Engineer (RTE) course at Gladwell Academy, and it was an exceptional experience. Mr. Ananda Murthy Raj was an outst...
Pooja Bhattacharyya
Technical Program Manager
I have attended spc certification class from gladwell. This was the best SAFe training I ever had. I had done SAFe certification earlier as well but n...
Kumaran K R
Product Manager
Attended Implementing SAFe training by Anand Murthy & Vaibhav and it was one of the best training I underwent. Such a complex training presented s...
Vishal Vasan
Manager Digital Transformation
I joined online SAFe SPC training program from Gladwell Academy India. The trainers Anand Murthy and Rahul Gujar were not only knowledgeable but they...
Arun Kumar paspuleti Narasimhulu
Agile Coach
I have had very good experience with Anand Murthy Raj and his entire team at Gladwell. My SAFe journey has been wonderful. When I look back it almost...
Stephanie Badu
Agile Coach
Gladwell Academy blew my mind with their depth of knowledge and great real-world examples of how to implement SAFe effectively. I am so glad that I ha...
Jegan Kunniya
Senior Software Architect
This was great. I was of the impression that it is yet another Agile session/workshop with pokers and stuff. But what was on offer was exceptional whi...
Vikas Magdum
Manager
I had Agile Manufacturing/ Agile Factory training with them. Mr. Anand was very knowledgeable, the session was very interactive and fun activities pla...
Dhanya Sasidharan
Senior Program Manager
It was a wonderful session quoted with lots of usecases.
SAFe® for Architects (ARCH) FAQs
What is SAFe® for Architects training?
SAFe® for Architects focuses on the role of architects in supporting Agile Release Trains and enterprise agility.
Who should attend this course?
System, solution, and enterprise architects, along with senior technical leaders.
How long is the training?
The training is delivered over 3 days in a live, instructor-led format.
Is the certification exam included?
Yes. The SAFe® Architect exam is included and taken online after course completion.
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