--- title: SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) url: https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/ --- # SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) **Price:** USD 2,200 · **Length:** 3 days · Live online, instructor-led; exam fee included **Next dates:** - Fri 13 Nov – Tue 17 Nov 2026 (Weekday afternoon batch): [register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/?cohort=rte-2026-11-13#enroll) - Mon 16 Nov – Wed 18 Nov 2026 (Weekday morning batch): [register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/?cohort=rte-2026-11-16#enroll) - Wed 18 Nov – Fri 20 Nov 2026 (Weekday morning batch): [register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/?cohort=rte-2026-11-18#enroll) - Fri 20 Nov – Tue 24 Nov 2026 (Weekday afternoon batch): [register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/?cohort=rte-2026-11-20#enroll) - Mon 23 Nov – Wed 25 Nov 2026 (Weekday morning batch): [register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/?cohort=rte-2026-11-23#enroll) - Wed 25 Nov – Fri 27 Nov 2026 (Weekday morning batch): [register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/?cohort=rte-2026-11-25#enroll) ![RTE badge](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTE-AI.png?w=1200&ssl=1) SAFe® RTE Release Train Engineer Cert. CareerIncludesPathCourseCohortFAQRegister $2,300 $2,150 USD EXAM INCLUDED Enroll now ⟶ Teams Training a team of 5+? Save with group pricing and private cohorts. [Request a team quote ⟶](https://agile-agilist.com/team-training/?course=rte#quote) Live online · RTE certification ## Release Train Engineer in three days. Become the servant leader of the Agile Release Train — facilitating ART events, driving relentless improvement, and leading PI execution. - SPCT-led - Exam fee included - Median salary · $135K–$185K US Next batch Nov 13–17, 2026 Investment $2,200 exam included You will learn Understand the responsibilities, mindset, and servant-leader stance of an RTE. Leads to Release Train Engineer, Sr. Scrum Master, Program Manager Progress to - [Large Solution SAFe®](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/large-solution/) - [Implementing SAFe® with SPC Certification](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/spc/) - [SAFe for Architects](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/) Pick your dates 83 batches scheduled See the full schedule ⟶ Dates don't work? [Ask for a private cohort](https://agile-agilist.com/contact/) Scroll for the full schedule and registration ↓ - **2,500+** trained - **80+** ARTs launched - **Exam fee** included ![RTE badge](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTE-AI.png?w=1200&ssl=1) The credential you earn #### A globally verifiable *Release Train Engineer* digital badge — issued by Scaled Agile, shareable to LinkedIn, and renewable each year. Verifiable DIGITAL CREDENTIAL 1 year RENEWABLE VALIDITY Graduates work at IBM✦TD Bank✦Accenture✦Deloitte✦U.S. Air Force✦Manulife Career outcomes — in demand ### Release Train Engineers are in *massive demand.* 85% of Agile Release Trains rely on a certified RTE $155K Median salary · $135K–$185K US 125K+ SAFe ARTs deployed globally $40K+ Avg salary lift vs uncertified SMs 32% YoY job growth vs 14% IT average 8,200+ Open RTE roles · US & Canada Salary figures reflect typical role compensation in the US — not the course price. Sources: Scaled Agile & public job-market data. Roles you’ll qualify for #### Release Train Engineer Facilitates ART events and keeps value flowing. #### Sr. Scrum Master Coaches multiple teams toward flow. #### Program Manager Coordinates delivery across an ART. #### Agile Program Coach Coaches programs through Lean-Agile change. Where this takes you next [LSSPLarge Solution SAFe®+2 days · $988Next: Nov 14–15](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/large-solution/)[SPCImplementing SAFe® with SPC CertificationAgile Coach / SAFe Practice Consultant$165K – $240K · €67K – €95K+4 days · $2,899Next: Nov 16–19](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/spc/)[ARCHSAFe for Architects+3 days · $1,799Next: Nov 17–19](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/) The cost and the dates are ours. The pay is what the role earns in the market, not an offer and not something this course entitles you to. ( 01 ) — What’s included ### One price. Everything to certify *and apply it.* No hidden fees. The tuition covers the class, the exam, the platform, and the coaching that turns it into a role. 01 #### Live, instructor-led Three full days in a live virtual classroom with an authorised SAFe instructor (SPC/ASPC) — not a recording. 02 #### Exam & certification First exam attempt included. Pass to earn the globally recognised SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) digital badge. 03 #### SAFe Studio access One year of SAFe Studio, the digital workbook, practice tests, and member resources from Scaled Agile. 04 #### Fast-Pass study kit Our exclusive study guide and mock exams, built to get you certified on the first attempt. 05 #### Practice mock exam access Full access to our practice mock exams and timed quizzes — take as many as you need to walk in confident on exam day. 06 #### Career coaching A 1:1 post-class session with a senior SPC to turn the badge into the role — roadmap, interview prep, salary. Exam at a glance FORMAT 60 multiple-choice DURATION 90 minutes PASSING 80% ACCESS 60 days after class VALIDITY 1 year renewable Where RTE takes you ### SAFe Release Train Engineer is one step. *Here is the whole climb.* See what RTE unlocks, what comes before it, and the next move after it — with median pay and the next live cohort for each step. ##### Scrum Master → release train leadership Scrum Master to release train leadership: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), then SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), then SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE). Median pay rises from $110K to $172K (+$62K) over a typical 18–24 months. Start on one team, grow into team-of-teams, then run an Agile Release Train. The most-hired ladder in SAFe job postings — and the one most employers advertise under a title other than RTE. median pay lift across the path +$62K months, typical pace 18–24 - Step 01BeforeYour pick **$110K** median total comp ###### [SAFe Scrum Master](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/scrum-master/) (SSM) Unlocks — Scrum Master, Team Coach Next cohort · Nov 18–19[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/scrum-master/) - Step 02BeforeYour pick **$130K** median total comp ###### [SAFe Advanced Scrum Master](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/asm/) (SASM) Unlocks — Senior Scrum Master, multi-team coach Next cohort · Nov 16–17[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/asm/) - Step 03This courseYour pick **$172K** median total comp ###### [SAFe Release Train Engineer](https://agile-agilist.com/training/adv-safe/rte/) (RTE) Unlocks — Release Train Engineer, Agile Delivery Manager Next cohort · **New dates soon** [Register now](https://agile-agilist.com/training/) [Register for SAFe Release Train Engineer](https://agile-agilist.com/training/)[Get my free 12-month roadmap](https://agile-agilist.com/cert-recommender/)[Explore the SAFe by Role track](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/) Median US total compensation by role, from Scaled Agile, LinkedIn Salary and Payscale. Compensation is role-based; course fees are separate. Updated Sep 2026 ( 02 ) — Curriculum · 3 days ### What you’ll learn Train to teach SAFe, launch Agile Release Trains, and lead an enterprise transformation end-to-end. 01 #### Exploring the RTE Role Understand the responsibilities, mindset, and servant-leader stance of an RTE. 02 #### Applying Lean-Agile Knowledge Build fluency in SAFe principles, the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, and DevOps. 03 #### Facilitating PI Planning Plan and execute every step of a successful PI Planning event. 04 #### Executing the Program Increment Run System Demos, Inspect & Adapt, Scrum of Scrums, and PO Sync. 05 #### Fostering Relentless Improvement Coach problem-solving workshops and remove impediments at scale. 06 #### Serving the Agile Release Train Coordinate dependencies, manage risk (ROAM), and elevate ART performance. Register & pay securely ### Complete your *enrollment.* Register two ways: complete checkout right here, or use our ![Eventbrite](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/evetbrite.webp?w=1200&ssl=1) registration. Either way you get instant confirmation, ticket, and SAFe Studio access before class. Book it here Pick your date below and pay by card. Confirmation, invoice and joining details reach you straight away. Register with Agile Agilist ⟶ Or book through Eventbrite The same seat in the same cohort, booked and paid for on Eventbrite instead. ( 05 ) — Reviews ### What learners say about our *SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE)* training “Easily the most practical RTE training I’ve taken. The instructor brought real enterprise experience and the toolkits were immediately useful back at work. Passed the exam first attempt.” **Marcus L. · RTE, Accenture** “Clear, hands-on, and well paced. I left with a credential and a concrete plan to apply RTE in my organisation. Highly recommended.” **Sara K. · Program Lead, TD Bank** Upcoming cohorts ### Pick a date. *Reserve your seat.* Live virtual classes — register via ![Stripe](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-1.webp?w=1200&ssl=1) from the schedule below, or use our registration form for group rates & private cohorts. What’s included Live 3-day courseIncluded Official exam & certificationIncluded SAFe Studio (1 yr)Included Career coachingIncluded Tuition & secure payment are shown in the registration below. ✦Exam preparation included Exam preparation and support are included with every cohort. ⏱Instant confirmation Ticket, invoice, and SAFe Studio access land in your inbox right after you register. Skip to the registration form RTE · 3 days ### November 2026 8 batches Show #### Week of Nov 9 1 batch #### Week of Nov 16 3 batches #### Week of Nov 23 3 batches #### Week of Nov 30 1 batch Live online in English. Also delivered in Spanish, French and Arabic — [ask about a cohort in your language, or private dates](https://agile-agilist.com/contact/). - 1 Your details - 2 Review & pay Selected · next available Nov 13–17, 2026 Weekday afternoon batch Need to move dates? Rescheduling carries no fee. The exam fee is included in the price. Questions ### Everything about *RTE* 19 answers, grouped. Nothing hidden behind a form. Still stuck? [Ask an expert ⟶](https://agile-agilist.com/about/contact/) No hard prerequisites. Once you register you gain access to online prep material (about 90 minutes) to review before class, so you arrive ready for SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE). ![RTE badge](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTE-AI.png?w=1200&ssl=1) ### Your *SAFe Release Train Engineer* credential is within reach. - 3 days live online - Exam fee included - Reschedule at no fee - Career coaching session Next cohort · Nov 13–17 $2,200 Enroll now [Talk to an advisor](https://agile-agilist.com/about/contact/)