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SAFe RTE Study Notes

Comprehensive study notes covering all aspects of the SAFe Release Train Engineer role and certification.

35% of Exam

Facilitation & Leadership

Core leadership and facilitation skills for Release Train Engineers

PI Planning Facilitation

Coordinate all logistics and preparation activities
Facilitate team planning sessions and dependency discussions
Help teams establish realistic PI objectives
Manage risks and dependencies across teams

Servant Leadership

Focus on serving teams rather than commanding them
Remove impediments and enable team success
Coach teams toward self-organization and high performance
Build psychological safety and trust within the ART

Coaching Techniques

Ask powerful questions to guide discovery
Help teams reflect on their practices and outcomes
Support teams in problem-solving and decision-making
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement

25% of Exam

ART Operations

Day-to-day operations and execution of the Agile Release Train

ART Events

PI Planning: Quarterly planning event for the entire ART
System Demo: Bi-weekly demonstration of integrated system
Inspect and Adapt: Workshop at the end of each PI
ART Sync: Weekly synchronization meeting

Metrics and Measurement

Business value delivered and predictability
Flow metrics: lead time, cycle time, throughput
Quality metrics and defect trends
Team health and satisfaction metrics

25% of Exam

SAFe Framework

Understanding of SAFe principles, practices, and implementation

SAFe Core Values

Alignment: Synchronizing teams around common objectives
Built-in Quality: Ensuring quality throughout development
Transparency: Open sharing of information and progress
Program Execution: Focus on working systems and business results

Key Principles

Take an economic view
Apply systems thinking
Assume variability; preserve options
Build incrementally with fast integrated learning cycles

15% of Exam

Continuous Improvement

Building a culture of relentless improvement within the ART

Improvement Culture

Foster a constant sense of danger and urgency for improvement
Implement improvement kata and systematic problem-solving
Use metrics to drive behavior and identify opportunities
Celebrate learning and experimentation

Quick Reference

Key facts for the SAFe RTE exam

Exam Details:

• 45 multiple choice questions
• 90 minutes duration
• 77% minimum passing score
• 1-year certification validity

ART Basics:

• 50-125 people (5-12 teams)
• Program Increment: 8-12 weeks
• Innovation & Planning Iteration
• System Demo every 2 weeks

Start Practice Questions Study Flashcards

SAFe RTE Study Notes

Comprehensive study notes covering all aspects of the SAFe Release Train Engineer role and certification.

35% of Exam

Facilitation & Leadership

Core leadership and facilitation skills for Release Train Engineers

PI Planning Facilitation

Coordinate all logistics and preparation activities
Facilitate team planning sessions and dependency discussions
Help teams establish realistic PI objectives
Manage risks and dependencies across teams

Servant Leadership

Focus on serving teams rather than commanding them
Remove impediments and enable team success
Coach teams toward self-organization and high performance
Build psychological safety and trust within the ART

Coaching Techniques

Ask powerful questions to guide discovery
Help teams reflect on their practices and outcomes
Support teams in problem-solving and decision-making
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement

25% of Exam

ART Operations

Day-to-day operations and execution of the Agile Release Train

ART Events

PI Planning: Quarterly planning event for the entire ART
System Demo: Bi-weekly demonstration of integrated system
Inspect and Adapt: Workshop at the end of each PI
ART Sync: Weekly synchronization meeting

Metrics and Measurement

Business value delivered and predictability
Flow metrics: lead time, cycle time, throughput
Quality metrics and defect trends
Team health and satisfaction metrics

25% of Exam

SAFe Framework

Understanding of SAFe principles, practices, and implementation

SAFe Core Values

Alignment: Synchronizing teams around common objectives
Built-in Quality: Ensuring quality throughout development
Transparency: Open sharing of information and progress
Program Execution: Focus on working systems and business results

Key Principles

Take an economic view
Apply systems thinking
Assume variability; preserve options
Build incrementally with fast integrated learning cycles

15% of Exam

Continuous Improvement

Building a culture of relentless improvement within the ART

Improvement Culture

Foster a constant sense of danger and urgency for improvement
Implement improvement kata and systematic problem-solving
Use metrics to drive behavior and identify opportunities
Celebrate learning and experimentation

Quick Reference

Key facts for the SAFe RTE exam

Exam Details:

• 45 multiple choice questions
• 90 minutes duration
• 77% minimum passing score
• 1-year certification validity

ART Basics:

• 50-125 people (5-12 teams)
• Program Increment: 8-12 weeks
• Innovation & Planning Iteration
• System Demo every 2 weeks

Start Practice Questions Study Flashcards