SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification. Trained by SPCs certified by Scaled Agile Inc. — with direct experience as RTEs and ART coaches on large-scale programmes.
- 4-day instructor-led course
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification included
- In-person and virtual options available
- Delivered by ZXM SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants)
No dates currently scheduled
Contact ZXM to register your interest or enquire about private delivery.
Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
Lead the engine of scaled agile delivery
The Release Train Engineer is the servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train. This four-day course develops the skills and capabilities to facilitate ART events, coach Lean-Agile mindsets, manage programme-level risks, and drive continuous improvement across the ART.
DAYS 1–2
ART fundamentals and PI Planning
SAFe principles, ART structure, and the RTE role. Deep-dive into PI Planning facilitation — preparation, logistics, execution, and post-PI follow-through with dependency and risk management.
DAYS 3–4
Coaching, flow, and continuous improvement
Flow metrics, programme Kanban, Scrum of Scrums, and ART sync events. Inspect & Adapt facilitation, ROAM risk management, and measuring ART performance using outcome and flow metrics.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
This course is for experienced agile practitioners, programme managers, and senior Scrum Masters stepping into or developing in the Release Train Engineer role within a SAFe programme.
The programme manager
Transitioning into or formalising the RTE role on an established or forming ART.
The experienced Scrum Master
Ready to lead at programme level and coordinate across multiple teams.
The agile coach
Supporting ART adoption and needing a structured framework for programme-level coaching.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After four days you'll be able to
- Lead large-scale PI Planning events with alignment and dependency management
- Coach Lean-Agile mindsets across the ART and remove organisational obstacles
- Use flow metrics and programme Kanban to accelerate delivery and eliminate waste
- Manage ART risks, dependencies, and escalate systemic impediments
- Facilitate Scrum of Scrums, ART sync events, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
- Measure and improve ART performance using outcome and flow metrics
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SAFe RTE is the Scaled Agile programme leadership certification
Issued by Scaled Agile Inc. — the global authority on SAFe. Assessed on programme-level leadership, PI Planning facilitation, and ART coaching capabilities.
What's included
- Four days of instructor-led training
- SAFe course materials and workbook
- One RTE exam attempt
Your question won't be in the manual. Your trainer's answer shouldn't be either.
ZXM trainers have operated as RTEs and ART coaches on some of the most complex scaled agile programmes in the APAC region — government, defence, and enterprise. They bring the lived experience of running PI Planning for 100+ people, managing programme-level risk, and coaching teams through Inspect & Adapt.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt Hodgson and Mia Horrigan — are SPCs certified by Scaled Agile Inc., with credentials spanning SAFe, Scrum, and enterprise coaching. They don’t just teach the RTE role — they’ve done it.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Upcoming dates
CORPORATE TRAINING
In-house training for your team
The same Scaled Agile-accredited curriculum with scenarios and activities shaped to your organisation’s context. Typically delivered as a four-day intensive on-site. Pricing on request.
SAFe® Certification · 4 Days · Public + In-House
What participants say
4.9 TrustPilot · 30,000+ verified reviews
SAFe® Certification · 4 Days · Public + In-House
Questions about this course
SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification. Trained by SPCs certified by Scaled Agile Inc. — with direct experience as RTEs and ART coaches on large-scale programmes.
- 4-day instructor-led course
- SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification included
- In-person and virtual options available
- Delivered by ZXM SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants)
No dates currently scheduled
Contact ZXM to register your interest or enquire about private delivery.
Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
Lead the engine of scaled agile delivery
The Release Train Engineer is the servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train. This four-day course develops the skills and capabilities to facilitate ART events, coach Lean-Agile mindsets, manage programme-level risks, and drive continuous improvement across the ART.
DAYS 1–2
ART fundamentals and PI Planning
SAFe principles, ART structure, and the RTE role. Deep-dive into PI Planning facilitation — preparation, logistics, execution, and post-PI follow-through with dependency and risk management.
DAYS 3–4
Coaching, flow, and continuous improvement
Flow metrics, programme Kanban, Scrum of Scrums, and ART sync events. Inspect & Adapt facilitation, ROAM risk management, and measuring ART performance using outcome and flow metrics.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
This course is for experienced agile practitioners, programme managers, and senior Scrum Masters stepping into or developing in the Release Train Engineer role within a SAFe programme.
The programme manager
Transitioning into or formalising the RTE role on an established or forming ART.
The experienced Scrum Master
Ready to lead at programme level and coordinate across multiple teams.
The agile coach
Supporting ART adoption and needing a structured framework for programme-level coaching.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After four days you'll be able to
- Lead large-scale PI Planning events with alignment and dependency management
- Coach Lean-Agile mindsets across the ART and remove organisational obstacles
- Use flow metrics and programme Kanban to accelerate delivery and eliminate waste
- Manage ART risks, dependencies, and escalate systemic impediments
- Facilitate Scrum of Scrums, ART sync events, and Inspect & Adapt workshops
- Measure and improve ART performance using outcome and flow metrics
WHAT'S INCLUDED
SAFe RTE is the Scaled Agile programme leadership certification
Issued by Scaled Agile Inc. — the global authority on SAFe. Assessed on programme-level leadership, PI Planning facilitation, and ART coaching capabilities.
What's included
- Four days of instructor-led training
- SAFe course materials and workbook
- One RTE exam attempt
Your question won't be in the manual. Your trainer's answer shouldn't be either.
ZXM trainers have operated as RTEs and ART coaches on some of the most complex scaled agile programmes in the APAC region — government, defence, and enterprise. They bring the lived experience of running PI Planning for 100+ people, managing programme-level risk, and coaching teams through Inspect & Adapt.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt Hodgson and Mia Horrigan — are SPCs certified by Scaled Agile Inc., with credentials spanning SAFe, Scrum, and enterprise coaching. They don’t just teach the RTE role — they’ve done it.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Upcoming dates
CORPORATE TRAINING
In-house training for your team
The same Scaled Agile-accredited curriculum with scenarios and activities shaped to your organisation’s context. Typically delivered as a four-day intensive on-site. Pricing on request.
What participants say
What participants say
4.9 TrustPilot · 30,000+ verified reviews
FAQ
Questions about this course
No. The course has no prerequisites. We recommend reading the Scrum Guide before attending.
Both are foundation Scrum Master certifications from different bodies. PSM I is from Scrum.org, requires 85% to pass, and does not expire. CSM is from Scrum Alliance, awarded after attendance, renews every two years.
Yes. ZXM can provide a tax invoice addressed to your organisation. Many participants expense the PSM I course as professional development. Contact us if you need a quote for approval.
Yes. PSM I is globally recognised and held by practitioners in over 100 countries. It is the most widely respected Scrum Master credential and is commonly listed in APS and corporate job advertisements.
You receive 2x free PSM I assessment attempts. The passing score is 85%.
If you attempt the assessment within 14 days of class registration and don’t pass, Scrum.org will provide you with a second attempt as part of your participation in ZXM’s class.
Refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event. Transfers to another date are available at any time at no charge. Contact ZXM if your circumstances change.
No. PSM I is a lifetime credential. There are no renewal fees, no continuing education requirements, and no expiry date.
Yes — and we adapt the course material for public sector context. ZXM has adapted commercial scenarios for the APS context — EL managers, project managers, public servants working without a profit motive.
When you register you will be sent pre-reading by email.
No. You can sit the exam at any time after the course, online, from home.
