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SAFe for Architects (ARCH)

Design and evolve architecture for a Lean-Agile enterprise.

  • Architectural leadership in a SAFe® environment
  • Hands-on guidance for ARTs and solution delivery
  • SAFe® Architect certification included
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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:

Checkmark icon Apply SAFe® architectural principles effectively
Checkmark icon Support Agile Release Trains and Solution Trains
Checkmark icon Enable flow through intentional architecture
Checkmark icon Balance emergent design with long-term vision
Checkmark icon 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

Schedules for SAFe for Architects (ARCH)

No upcoming schedules are available at the moment. Please check back later or contact us for more information.

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

Trusted by enterprise architects worldwide

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? arrow
SAFe® for Architects focuses on the role of architects in supporting Agile Release Trains and enterprise agility.
Who should attend this course? arrow
System, solution, and enterprise architects, along with senior technical leaders.
How long is the training? arrow
The training is delivered over 3 days in a live, instructor-led format.
Is the certification exam included? arrow
Yes. The SAFe® Architect exam is included and taken online after course completion.

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