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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

Amit Deshmukh
Team Lead

This course was very informative, a must for all managers It helped me understand the inner workings of a well managed organization. The course was co...

Sanya Rao
Hr Specialist

This course was very informative, a must for all managers It helped me understand the inner workings of a well managed organization. The course was co...

Ramya Shivaram
Senior Manager – Operations

This course was very informative, a must for all managers. It helped me understand the inner workings of a well managed organization. The course was c...

Vittal Prabhu
Project Manager

This course was very informative, a must for all managers. It helped me understand the inner workings of a well managed organization. The course was c...

Ramya Shivaram
Senior Manager – Operations

This course was very informative, a must for all managers It helped me understand the inner workings of a well managed organization. The course was co...

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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