SAFe® for Architects (ARCH) — for Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects who translate strategy into an architecture the whole train can build on, continuously.
Strategic themes, portfolio vision, Enabler Epics
Solution intent, NFRs, cross-ART coordination
PI Planning, architectural runway, System Demo
Continuous Delivery Pipeline, DevOps, built-in quality
Same investment as our LPM certification — all-inclusive, exam, membership, workbook, practice tests, videos and PDUs. Pay 10 days in advance to lock in the discount.
ARCH is the advanced-level certification for the architects who keep design decisions aligned with business strategy — from portfolio vision down to the code that ships on every Program Increment.
This AI-Empowered edition adds modern AI-assisted architectural analysis and decision-support to the classic SAFe Architect curriculum, so you leave able to guide Agile Architecture in practice, not just in theory.
Aligning technology strategy with the enterprise Solution Portfolio.
Designing large solutions that span multiple Agile Release Trains.
Guiding architectural runway and technical decisions within an ART.
Stepping into architecture ownership at scale.
Deepening architectural fluency to better support their trains.
Connecting strategy, architecture, and delivery across the org.
Explore the Full SAFe Configuration at the Scaled Agile Framework website first — every icon on that map is clickable. Please read these five articles before class:
Each lesson maps directly to a domain on the ARCH certification exam.
Welcome, logistics, and what to expect across the course.
Attributes of Agile Architecture · SAFe Architect role · Collaboration with other Enterprise roles · Architecting with SAFe Principles.
Promoting a DevOps culture · Flow through the CDP · Architecting for Continuous Exploration, Integration, and Deployment.
Strategic Themes, Portfolio Canvas, and Portfolio Vision · Aligning architecture to Enterprise strategy · Evolving the Solution Portfolio.
Using Value Streams to support the business · How ARTs and Solution Trains deliver value · Coordinating across Value Streams.
Architectural runway · Pre-PI Planning inputs · Aligning solution context ahead of the event.
Contributing to PI Planning · Guiding architecture and continuous delivery during the increment.
Management Review and Problem-Solving · Preparing for Iteration and Solution Demos · Improving through Inspect & Adapt.
Contributing to Solution Intent · Managing quality with NFRs and the Lean QMS · Contributing to roadmaps and Enabler Epics.
Attributes of a Lean-Agile leader · Leading the transition to Agile architecture · Building an action plan for your organization.
Applying AI tools to accelerate architectural analysis, decision records, and roadmap planning.
Exam preparation · Practice tests · SAFe Studio resources · Exam guidance.
45-question, 90-minute web-based, closed-book exam. 71% passing score required. Unanswered questions are marked incorrect.
| Domain | Weight | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Architecture and SAFe | 5–7% | Attributes of Agile Architecture · SAFe Architect role · Collaboration with Enterprise roles · Architecting with SAFe Principles |
| DevOps and Release on Demand | 9–13% | DevOps culture · Flow through the CDP · Architecting for Continuous Exploration, Integration & Deployment · Release on Demand |
| Architecture with Business Value | 31–35% | Strategic Themes & Portfolio Vision · Value Streams · ARTs & Solution Trains · Enabler Epics · Solution Intent · NFRs & Lean QMS · Roadmaps |
| PI Execution | 34–38% | Preparing for and contributing to PI Planning · Management Review & Problem-Solving · Iteration/Solution Demos · Inspect & Adapt |
| Leading during a Lean-Agile Transformation | 11–15% | Lean-Agile leader attributes · Leading the transition to Agile architecture · Building a transformation action plan |
May be taken immediately after the first failed attempt.
May be taken 10 days after the first retake.
May be taken 30 days after the second retake.
All later retakes require a 30-day wait.
Pick the cadence that fits your calendar — a focused weekend, or spread across weekday mornings.
| Format | Cadence | Time (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend Batch | 2 days · Sat–Sun | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | OPEN |
| Weekday Batch A | 3 days · Mon–Wed | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | UPCOMING |
| Weekday Batch B | 3 days · Wed–Fri | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | UPCOMING |
Write to us for the next confirmed dates for each format, or to request a private cohort for your team.
Same investment as our LPM certification · All-inclusive · GST included · Pay 10 days in advance to lock in the alumni & early-bird discount
Equal financial responsibility and free guided support for retakes — we stand behind every learner.
Trainers for DRDO, HPCL, HAL, STPI and other premier organisations, with three decades of experience.
Modern AI tools layered onto classic SAFe Architect content for sharper design decisions.
Post-training guidance from industry professionals, long after your certificate arrives.
Early enrolments get free access to Jira, Azure DevOps & MS Project.
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