RTE: Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer

The Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a servant leader and ART coach who facilitates ART events and processes, and supports teams in delivering value.

They communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk, and drive relentless improvement.

Although Agile Release Trains (ARTs) are composed of self-organizing and self-managing teams, these trains cannot drive or steer themselves. That is the responsibility of the RTE, who facilitates most effectively as a servant leader. They have a solid grasp of how to scale Lean and Agile practices and understand the unique opportunities and challenges of aligning and facilitating an ART (team-of-Agile Teams).

RTE: Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer

SAFe RTE Exam Summary:

Exam Name	SAFe Release Train Engineer
Exam Code	RTE
Exam Fee	First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $50.
Exam Duration	120 Minutes
Number of Questions	60
Passing Score	78%
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Books / Trainings	SAFe Release Train Engineer SAFe Training Class Books
Sample Questions	SAFe Release Train Engineer Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) Practice Test

SAFe Release Train Engineer Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details	Weights
Exploring the RTE Role	- RTE Characteristics and Responsibilities - SAFe Concepts	15-17%
Applying SAFe Principles	- Preparation Activities - Facilitation Activities - Planning Development - Multi-location Facilitation	21-24%
Executing the PI	- ART and Team Iteration Events - Optimizing ART Flow - Metrics - IP Iteration - Inspect and Adapt Event	27-29%
Serving the ART	- Key ART Roles and Responsibilities - Release on Demand - Systems Thinking and Value Stream Mapping - Facilitation and Coaching Techniques - One-Team Culture	30-32%