To teach the SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) course, you must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an active ASPC (Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant) or SPCT (SAFe Program Consultant Trainer) certification
• Have practical experience as an RTE or in a similar role
• Complete the RTE instructor enablement program
• Maintain current SAFe Expert Membership

The RTE course is considered an advanced-level offering and requires demonstrated expertise in SAFe implementation and program-level facilitation.

SAFe Studio has three certification tiers:

• SAFe Studio Practitioner: For team members working in creative and design environments
• SAFe Studio Advanced Practitioner: For experienced professionals leading studio practices
• SAFe Studio Coach: For coaches and consultants implementing SAFe Studio at scale

Each tier builds upon the previous level and requires additional experience and knowledge verification.

Our Agile Marketing with SAFe partnership policy includes:

• Partners must be authorized SAFe partners in good standing
• Instructors need relevant marketing experience alongside SAFe expertise
• Course materials must be delivered as provided by Scaled Agile
• Partners should maintain regular communication with Scaled Agile regarding course delivery

For detailed FAQs about becoming an Agile Marketing partner or teaching these courses, please contact our partner team directly.

To take a SAFe course, follow these steps:

• Visit the Scaled Agile website and navigate to the course catalog
• Select the course you're interested in
• Choose from available public classes or contact a partner for private training
• Register and pay for your selected course
• Attend the course (virtual or in-person depending on format)
• Complete the certification exam within 30 days of course completion

All course attendees receive access to course materials, the certification exam, and one year of SAFe Community Platform membership.

Common questions about course retirements:

• What happens to my certification? Your certification remains valid and can be renewed even after course retirement.
• Can I still teach a retired course? No, retired courses cannot be taught after the retirement date.
• Will there be a replacement course? Often yes, but not always. Check the course retirement announcement for details.
• How much notice is given? Typically 6-12 months before a course is retired.

For specific information about retired courses, please check the official Scaled Agile announcements or contact support.