The Chief Scrum Master of the ART
The Release Train Engineer is a servant leader and coach who keeps the Agile Release Train running on a predictable cadence — facilitating ART events, surfacing impediments, managing risk and driving relentless improvement.
This AI-Empowered 6.0 edition adds a dedicated thread on applying AI to the RTE role: prompting basics, responsible use, and augmenting PI Planning, flow analysis and coaching.
- Apply effective RTE behaviors and the Lean-Agile mindset
- Organize the ART and define key roles and responsibilities
- Prepare for and facilitate PI Planning
- Support PI Execution with the CD Pipeline and DevOps
- Measure and optimize flow across the train
- Run Inspect & Adapt and foster relentless improvement
- Coach the ART with group facilitation techniques
- Augment the RTE role with AI, responsibly
Built for the people who keep trains on time
Program & Release Managers
Formalize train-level facilitation and cross-team coordination.
Senior Scrum Masters
Step up from team level to leading an entire ART.
Project & Delivery Managers
Move from traditional delivery into Lean-Agile leadership at scale.
Agile Coaches
Deepen ART-level coaching and facilitation expertise.
Solution & System Owners
Coordinate multiple ARTs across a Solution Train.
Aspiring SPCs
Build the RTE foundation on the path to Practice Consultant.
From first stop to certified RTE
Eight lessons plus introduction, timing and glossary. Tap a lesson to see what it covers. Lessons tagged AI include AI-empowered content.
IntroCourse Introduction
L1Exploring the RTE Role and Responsibilities
- RTE responsibilities and effective RTE behaviors
- Lean-Agile mindset, SAFe Principles and Core Values applied to the role
- AI basics and prompting for the RTE
L2Organizing the ART
- Characteristics of an effective ART
- Key ART roles and responsibilities
L3Facilitating PI Planning
- Preparing for PI Planning
- Facilitating the event from briefings through the final plan review
L4Supporting PI Execution
- Team and ART objectives
- Tools to visualize flow
- Agile quality practices
- The Continuous Delivery Pipeline with DevOps
L5Optimizing Flow
- How to measure flow
- Practices to optimize flow across the train
L6Improving Relentlessly
- Innovation and Planning iteration activities
- Inspect & Adapt components
- Measuring and growing the ART
- Systems thinking and value stream mapping
L7Coaching the ART
- Group dynamics and their evolution
- Coaching techniques and group facilitation
- Steps to create an ART
L8Get Certified
RefSAFe Glossary & Timing
What the AI-Empowered RTE exam covers
Scaled Agile’s exam is web-based and closed book. Unanswered questions are marked incorrect.
*Scaled Agile’s published retake fee. With PMIS 100% Pass Assurance, your retake is included — see below.
Pick a batch that fits your calendar
Three live days per batch. Corporate and private cohorts can request tailored dates and global timings.
Confirmed batches
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST · 3 days
Rolling schedule from Jan 2027
Alternate months · 3rd weekend or 4th week · 3 days
Prefer the 4th week? Each alternate month also offers a 3-day batch in the 4th week. Write to pmo@pmis.in to confirm dates and your preferred time slot.
One fee covers the whole journey
Everything below is included in both plans — exam, membership, workbook, practice tests, videos, templates and renewals.
Standard
- 3-day live instructor-led training
- Exam, workbook & practice tests
- 100% Pass Assurance with retake
- 21 PMI PDUs
Early | Group Registration
- Everything in Standard
- Free Jira / Azure DevOps / MS Project access for early enrolments
- Tailored dates and timings for groups
- 6 months career mentoring
We stand behind every learner
Your first exam attempt is included in the fee when taken within 60 days of course completion, and our pass assurance includes your retake if you need one.
Retake timing follows Scaled Agile’s policy. Details are subject to change at any time.
Attend & practice
Complete the live course and use unlimited practice tests.
Take the exam in 60 days
First attempt included when taken within 60 days.
Retake included
If you don’t pass, your retake is covered, with guided support.
Content preparation
Explore the Full SAFe Configuration at the Scaled Agile Framework website — the icons are clickable and lead to the relevant article. Before class, read:
Trained by people who build trains
Authorized SAFe® Practice Consultants
Trainers for DRDO, HPCL, HAL, STPI and other premier organisations, with three decades of experience.
AI woven into the RTE role
Practical AI techniques for planning prep, flow analysis and coaching, with responsible-use guardrails.
6 months career mentoring
Post-training guidance from industry professionals long after your certificate arrives.
Bonus Agile tools access
Early enrolments get free access to Jira, Azure DevOps and MS Project.
Mr. Varaprasada Rao — Lead Trainer
M.Tech (IIT) · SPC · PMP · ACP · SAFe-TE: SSM/RTE, POPM/APM, SA/LPM · 30+ years of experience
Authorized SAFe® 6 Practice Consultant, In Frame Planners Pvt Ltd
Questions, answered
What is the difference between the two fees?
Standard is ₹1,77,000 (₹1,50,000 + GST). The Early | Group Registration fee is ₹1,18,000 (₹1,00,000 + GST) for those who pay in advance or register as a group.
What are the exam details?
60 multiple-choice, single-select questions in 120 minutes. The passing score is 82%. The exam is web-based and closed book.
When must I take the exam?
Your first attempt is included in the course fee when taken within 60 days of course completion.
What if I don’t pass?
Our 100% Pass Assurance includes your retake. Scaled Agile’s retake rules apply: the first retake is available immediately, the second after 10 days, and later ones after 30 days.
Which time zone are the sessions in?
All timings are in IST. Morning (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM) and evening (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM) slots are offered. Write to us for UAE, EU or US-friendly timings for groups.
When do I need to pay?
Pay at least 10 days before the batch to lock in the Early | Group fee and receive your materials on time.
Simple, secure payment options
Bank transfer (NEFT / Cheque)
UPI / Digital payment
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