--- title: SAFe for Architects url: https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/ --- # SAFe for Architects ![ARCH badge](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ARCH.png?resize=52%2C52&ssl=1) SAFe® for Architects SAFe Architect Cert. CareerIncludesPathCourseCohortFAQRegister $ $1,795 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=arch#quote) Live online · SAFe ARCH ## SAFe for Architects - Live online - exam included - Median salary · $150K–$215K US Next batch Nov 17–19, 2026 Investment $1,799 exam included You will learn How architecture supports business agility and Lean-Agile principles. Pick your dates 12 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 ![ARCH badge](https://i0.wp.com/agile-agilist.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ARCH.png?resize=72%2C72&ssl=1) The credential you earn #### A globally verifiable *SAFe Architect* 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 ### SAFe Architects are in *massive demand.* 72% of SAFe enterprises have a dedicated System Architect $175K Median salary · $150K–$215K US 180K+ Architects working in SAFe environments 30% Premium over non-SAFe architects 28% YoY job growth vs 14% IT average 6,200+ Open architect 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 #### System Architect Owns architecture across an ART. #### Solution Architect Leads architecture across multiple ARTs. #### Enterprise Architect Aligns architecture to enterprise strategy. #### Technical Lead Coaches technical practices on a team. ( 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® for Architects (ARCH) 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 45 multiple-choice DURATION 90 minutes PASSING 80% ACCESS 60 days after class VALIDITY 1 year renewable Where ARCH takes you ### SAFe for Architects is one step. *Here is the whole climb.* See what ARCH unlocks, what comes before it, and the next move after it — with median pay and the next live cohort for each step. ##### developer → enterprise architect developer to enterprise architect: Leading SAFe (SA), then SAFe DevOps (SDP), then SAFe Agile Software Engineering (ASE), then SAFe for Architects (ARCH). Median pay rises from $120K to $185K (+$65K) over a typical 18–30 months. Build DevOps and engineering depth first, then architect across software, hardware and cloud. The ladder the client asked to keep for specialised roles: it starts where a developer already is. median pay lift across the path +$65K months, typical pace 18–30 - Step 01BeforeYour pick **$120K** median total comp ###### [Leading SAFe](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/sa/) (SA) Unlocks — Agile Lead, Delivery Manager Next cohort · Nov 16–17[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/sa/) - Step 02BeforeYour pick **$140K** median total comp ###### [SAFe DevOps](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/devops/) (SDP) Unlocks — DevOps Engineer, Release Manager Next cohort · Nov 16–17[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/devops/) - Step 03BeforeYour pick **$165K** median total comp ###### [SAFe Agile Software Engineering](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/ase/) (ASE) Unlocks — Senior Software Engineer, engineering lead Next cohort · Nov 18–23[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/ase/) - Step 04This courseYour pick **$185K** median total comp ###### [SAFe for Architects](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/) (ARCH) Unlocks — Enterprise Architect, Systems Architect Next cohort · Nov 17–19[Register now](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/) [Register for SAFe for Architects · Nov 17–19](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/)[Get my free 12-month roadmap](https://agile-agilist.com/cert-recommender/)[Explore the SAFe by Industry track](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/) ##### SAFe Practitioner → systems architect SAFe Practitioner to systems architect: SAFe for Teams (SP), then SAFe for Hardware (SHWP), then SAFe Hardware Agilist (SHWA), then SAFe for Architects (ARCH). Median pay rises from $95K to $185K (+$90K) over a typical 18–30 months. For teams building physical products — automotive, aerospace, medical, semiconductors. Hardware work is on cadence too, and the credentials that say so are separate from the software ones. median pay lift across the path +$90K months, typical pace 18–30 - Step 01BeforeYour pick **$95K** median total comp ###### [SAFe for Teams](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/team-practitioner/) (SP) Unlocks — SAFe Practitioner, team member Next cohort · Dec 21–22[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/team-practitioner/) - Step 02BeforeYour pick **$135K** median total comp ###### [SAFe for Hardware](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/safe-for-hardware/) (SHWP) Unlocks — Hardware Engineer on a SAFe team Next cohort · Nov 23–24[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/safe-for-hardware/) - Step 03BeforeYour pick **$155K** median total comp ###### [SAFe Hardware Agilist](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/safe-for-hardware-teams/) (SHWA) Unlocks — Hardware Engineering Lead Next cohort · Nov 25–26[Register](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/safe-for-hardware-teams/) - Step 04This courseYour pick **$185K** median total comp ###### [SAFe for Architects](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/) (ARCH) Unlocks — Enterprise Architect, Systems Architect Next cohort · Nov 17–19[Register now](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/) [Register for SAFe for Architects · Nov 17–19](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe/arch/)[Get my free 12-month roadmap](https://agile-agilist.com/cert-recommender/)[Explore the SAFe by Industry track](https://agile-agilist.com/training/safe-industry/) 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 Align architecture with business value, architect for DevOps and Release on Demand, and lead solution intent and the architecture runway across the ART. 01 #### Exemplifying Lean-Agile Architecture How architecture supports business agility and Lean-Agile principles. 02 #### Architecting for DevOps & Release on Demand Enable Continuous Delivery and Release on Demand through architectural choices. 03 #### Aligning Architecture with Business Value Connect enabler work to value streams, themes, and OKRs. 04 #### Developing Solution Vision, Intent and Roadmaps Lead with Solution Intent, Solution Vision, and roadmaps that scale. 05 #### Preparing Architecture for PI Planning Prepare enabler features and architecture runway for PI Planning. 06 #### Coordinating Architecture across the ART Lead the architecture community, system teams, and shared services. 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® for Architects (ARCH)* training “Easily the most practical ARCH training I’ve taken. The instructor brought real enterprise experience and the toolkits were immediately useful back at work. Passed the exam first attempt.” **Daniel R. · System Architect, Deloitte** “Clear, hands-on, and well paced. I left with a credential and a concrete plan to apply ARCH in my organisation. Highly recommended.” **Priya N. · Enterprise Architect, IBM** 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 prep & support Didn’t pass on your first attempt? We reschedule you into a later cohort at no fee, and your instructor keeps working with you until you do. ⏱Instant confirmation Ticket, invoice, and SAFe Studio access land in your inbox right after you register. Skip to the registration form ARCH · 3 days ### November 2026 1 batch #### Week of Nov 16 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 17–19, 2026 Weekday morning batch Need to move dates? Rescheduling carries no fee. The exam fee is included in the price. Questions ### Everything about *ARCH* 16 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® for Architects (ARCH). ### Your *SAFe for Architects* credential is within reach. - 3 days live online - Exam fee included - Reschedule at no fee - Career coaching session Next cohort · Nov 17–19 $1,799 Enroll now [Talk to an advisor](https://agile-agilist.com/about/contact/)