SAFe® Release Train Engineer

Facilitating Agile Release Trains

Unique to SAFe®, the Release Train Engineer (RTE) is part of the trio of leaders, including product managers and system architects. This is critical in leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver value. 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 the SAFe® RTE course, you’ll learn to execute SAFe and continuously improve PI Planning and other vital SAFe events. You’ll discover 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.

Attendees learn:

  • How to lead ARTs and large solutions in a SAFe organization
  • How to apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to release value
  • How to foster relentless improvement
  • How to build a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coach

SAFe® Release Train Engineer answers the questions:

  • How do I plan for and execute a PI?
  • How do I create an environment of relentless improvement?
  • How do I lead and serve my ART?

Languages available:

  • English

What’s included:

  • Course workbook and SAFe Studio access to help you prepare to take the certification exam, claim your digital badge, and tools to get started in your SAFe role
  • Remote learning via SAFe® Virtual Classrooms
  • One-year access to SAFe® Studio with your first class attendance
    • Access to RTE Essentials Online Learning Series
    • Facilitation Guides for all ART events
    • Online collaboration tools for facilitating SAFe ART events, like PI Planning and System Demo
  • Access to content, tools, and resources you need to practice Scaled Agile Framework every day
  • SAFe® Release Train Engineer certification exam

Adapted for interactive remote learning with SAFe® Virtual Classrooms

What people say about SAFe® Release Train Engineer

“Mastering the role definitely comes with practical experience, however, this was certainly a 100% life skill foundation.”

What people say about SAFe Release Train Engineer

“I really appreciate the RTE role and how SAFe takes the best of Agile and Lean methodology.”

What people say about SAFe Release Train Engineer

“The course exercises were relevant and well paced to provide input and supplement our learning.”

What people say about SAFe Release Train Engineer

“It reminds RTEs of the importance of coaching, how to manage conflicts, and building high performing teams.”

What people say about SAFe Release Train Engineer

“Highly recommend this one!”