Be Among the First RAFT Certified Practitioners

The future of multi-team collaboration starts here. Join the founding wave of certified practitioners shaping how teams work together.

RAFT certification is newly available, and early adopters get exclusive benefits: discounted pricing, direct input on curriculum development, and the chance to be part of a movement before it becomes the standard.
Spots for early access are limited as we gather feedback and refine the complete certification pathway. If you’re ready to lead the way, now is the time.

Four Pathways. One Clear Journey.

RAFT certification is designed as a progression, not a barrier. Start with Fundamentals and advance as far as your role and ambitions take you.
Unlike other certifications that lock you into yearly renewal fees, RAFT credentials are yours for life once earned. No expiration. No recurring costs. Just recognized expertise you can apply immediately.
RAFT Fundamentals Certification Badge
RAFT Fundamentals
(Coming Soon)
Build awareness. Understand the core principles of parallel progress and relational visibility.
RAFT Practitioner Certification Badge
RAFT Practitioner
(Coming Q2 2026)
Apply RAFT across your team. Learn hands-on techniques for real multi-team collaboration.
RAFT Guide Certification Badge

RAFT Guide

(Coming Q3 2026)
Facilitate coordination between teams. Master advanced techniques for orchestrating parallel work.
RAFT Navigator Certification Badge
RAFT Navigator
(Coming Q4 2026)
Lead strategic alignment. Enable portfolio-level visibility and decision-making across products programs.
No yearly renewal fees. Lifetime certification. Practical skills you can use from day one.

RAFT Fundamentals: Start Your Journey Today

A concise, high-impact introduction to the RAFT technique. Perfect for anyone curious about eliminating dependencies and enabling parallel progress.
RAFT Fundamentals Certification Badge

The Fundamentals course gives you a clear understanding of how RAFT works, why it exists, and how it’s different from traditional coordination methods. In just 2 hours, you’ll gain the awareness needed to recognize where RAFT can transform how your teams collaborate.

Start Your Journey Today

  • The core principles of parallel progress and relational visibility
  • How RAFT eliminates dependencies instead of managing them
  • Real-world examples of multi-team collaboration using RAFT
  • When and where to apply RAFT techniques in your environment
  • How RAFT overlays on existing tools and workflows

Course Details:

  • Time Commitment: 2 hours (self-paced online)
  • Format: Video lessons, interactive examples, knowledge checks
  • Certification: Digital badge and certificate upon completion
  • Access: Lifetime access to course materials
  • Investment: Early adopter pricing available (under $100)
  • Supporting Copy (Benefit Highlight):
  • Quick to complete. Easy to apply. Immediate value for your team.

RAFT Practitioner:
Apply the Technique Across Your Team

Go beyond awareness. Learn how to implement RAFT in real production environments and drive measurable improvements in delivery speed and collaboration quality.
RAFT Practitioner Certification Badge
The Practitioner certification is designed for team members who want to apply RAFT day-to-day. You’ll work through hands-on scenarios, practice relational techniques across multi-team workflows, and learn how to adapt RAFT to your specific context.

Start Your Journey Today

  • Hands-on application of RAFT across multi-team deliverables
  • Creating and managing relational visibility between teams
  • Adapting RAFT to different tools and workflows
  • Identifying and removing dependency bottlenecks
  • Measuring progress and outcomes with RAFT

Course Details:

  • Expected Launch: Q2 2026
  • Format: Self-paced online with optional group sessions
  • Certification: Digital badge and lifetime credential
  • Investment: TBD (early-access discount available via waitlist)

RAFT Guide:
Facilitate Coordination Between Teams

For those who keep teams aligned without adding bureaucracy. Master the art of orchestrating parallel progress across multiple disciplines.
RAFT Guide Certification Badge

The Guide certification equips you to facilitate multi-team collaboration at scale. You’ll learn advanced techniques for maintaining rhythm, resolving cross-team friction, and ensuring alignment without heavy coordination layers.

This pathway is ideal for project managers, scrum masters, program coordinators, and anyone responsible for keeping teams moving together smoothly.

Start Your Journey Today

  • Orchestrating parallel work across teams and departments
  • Facilitating coordination without creating dependencies
  • Advanced relational techniques for complex workflows
  • Maintaining momentum and rhythm across diverse disciplines
  • Resolving bottlenecks and alignment issues as they emerge

Course Details:

  • Expected Launch: Q3 2026
  • Format: Self-paced online with group facilitation sessions
  • Certification: Digital badge and lifetime credential
  • Investment: TBD (early-access discount available via waitlist)

RAFT Navigator:
Lead Strategic Alignment at Scale

For product leaders managing multiple teams and portfolios. Learn how to activate strategic alignment and drive value delivery across complex organizations.
RAFT Navigator Certification Badge

The Navigator certification is built for those charting the course. You’ll gain the skills to maintain visibility across products, programs, and teams while enabling autonomous execution without micromanagement.

This pathway is designed for product managers, program leaders, directors, and executives responsible for portfolio-level outcomes.

Start Your Journey Today

  • Strategic alignment across multi-team and multi-product portfolios
  • Enabling autonomous teams while maintaining shared direction
  • Portfolio-level visibility and decision-making with RAFT
  • Translating business outcomes into team-level clarity
  • Leading without creating dependency bottlenecks

Course Details:

  • Expected Launch: Q4 2026
  • Format: Self-paced online with strategic leadership sessions
  • Certification: Digital badge and lifetime credential
  • Investment: TBD (early-access discount available via waitlist)

Why RAFT Certification Matters

More than a credential. A signal that you’re leading the future of multi-team collaboration.
caree advancement
Career Advancement
Stand out as an early adopter of a proven technique. RAFT certification shows you understand how to eliminate dependencies and drive parallel progress, skills that are increasingly valuable as organizations seek faster, adaptive ways of working.
team impact
Team Impact
Apply what you learn immediately. RAFT isn’t theoretical. Every concept, technique, and principle translates directly into measurable improvements: faster delivery, clearer alignment, and less friction between teams.
industry recognition
Industry Recognition
Join a growing network of practitioners recognized across game studios, SaaS companies, and enterprise organizations. RAFT has been applied at Microsoft, SAP, Google, Epic Games, Electronic Arts, and hundreds of other industry-leading teams.
global community
Community Access
Become part of an exclusive community of certified practitioners and guides. Gain access to ongoing resources, collaboration opportunities, and a network of professionals shaping the evolution of multi-team work.

Skills That Translate to Real Results

RAFT certification isn’t about memorizing a framework. It’s about mastering techniques you can apply immediately to improve how teams deliver together.
Core Skills Across All Pathways:
Eliminating dependencies instead of managing them
Creating visibility across teams without adding coordination overhead
Enabling parallel progress on shared deliverables
Adapting RAFT to your existing tools and workflows
Measuring and communicating multi-team progress effectively
Practical Applications:
Faster delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary work
Reduced bottlenecks between departments and teams
Clearer alignment between business goals and execution
Higher-quality outcomes through earlier testing and iteration
Increased autonomy for teams while maintaining shared direction

Real-World Scenarios:
Training includes examples from game development, SaaS product delivery, digital agencies, and enterprise environments. You’ll see how RAFT applies across contexts and learn to adapt techniques to your specific challenges.

How RAFT Certification Is Different

Built for practitioners, not bureaucrats. Designed for application, not compliance.
ArrowRight 5

No Renewal Fees

SAFe, Scrum Alliance, and PMI certifications require yearly renewals and ongoing fees. RAFT Fundamentals, Practitioner, and Navigator certifications are yours for life once earned. No expiration. No recurring costs.

ArrowRight 17

Practical, Not Prescriptive

Unlike heavyweight frameworks that dictate structure and roles, RAFT teaches you techniques you can apply within your existing environment. No organizational restructuring required.

ArrowRight 18

Tool-Agnostic Approach

RAFT works with the tools your teams already use: Jira, Trello, Asana, Miro, Favro, and more. You're not locked into a specific platform or ecosystem.

ArrowRight 19

Built from Real Production Experience

RAFT wasn't designed in a consulting committee. It was forged across hundreds of real projects in game development, SaaS delivery, and enterprise software. It's proven in the most complex, high-stakes production environments.

ArrowRight 20

Faster to Apply

You don't need months of training or heavy organizational change. RAFT techniques can be applied immediately, even at the team level, and scaled as adoption grows.

What Early Adopters Are Saying

RAFT techniques have been applied across hundreds of teams. Here’s what leaders and practitioners have experienced.

“RAFT has helped companies around the world transform how they collaborate. With extensive hands-on experience across hundreds of global teams and expert knowledge of collaboration tools, he’s the ideal guide for those looking to scale collaboration horizontally and vertically throughout their organization.”

Patric Palm CEO & Founder, Favro & Hansoft
The approach is approachable with clear communication, which helped break down resistance, align teams, and create an environment where new practices could truly take root and thrive.

Darrin Estep
Enterprise Agile Coach, M&T Bank

His expert knowledge of project management tools, development practices, and how games are actually made makes him a perfect coach and trainer. He helped level up several of our game teams and guided our transition on two large projects.
Matthew Ott Director of Project Management, FoxNext Games
Core Skills Across All Pathways:
40% faster cycle times on multi-team deliverables
50% reduction in coordination overhead across departments
Earlier testing and iteration leading to higher-quality outcomes
Hundreds of teams already applying RAFT principles across game studios, SaaS companies, and enterprises

Clear Expectations. Real Value.

RAFT certification is designed to fit into your schedule without overwhelming it.

Time Commitment Per Level:
  • Fundamentals: 2 hours (self-paced)
  • Practitioner: Approximately 8-12 hours (self-paced with optional group sessions)
  • Guide: Approximately 12-16 hours (self-paced with facilitation practice)
  • Navigator: Approximately 16-20 hours (self-paced with strategic leadership sessions)
Investment:
  • Fundamentals: Under $100 (early adopter pricing available)
  • Practitioner, Guide, Navigator: Pricing TBD (early-access waitlist receives discounted rates)

Lifetime Access:
Once you complete a certification, you have lifetime access to all course materials. No expiration dates. No renewal fees (except for Partner/Trainer certifications in the future).

Early Adopter Benefits:
Discounted pricing on all pathways
Direct input on curriculum development
Exclusive community access and resources
Priority enrollment as new pathways launch
FAQ’s

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Ask any questions. team@raft.works
Do I need any prerequisites to start with Fundamentals?

No. Fundamentals is designed for anyone curious about improving multi-team collaboration, regardless of background or experience level.

What format are the courses?

All courses are self-paced online with video lessons, interactive examples, and knowledge checks. Some advanced pathways include optional group sessions for deeper practice and collaboration.

How is certification validated?

Each course includes knowledge checks and assessments throughout. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a digital badge and certificate you can share on LinkedIn and other platforms.

Are RAFT certifications recognized in the industry?

RAFT techniques have been applied across hundreds of companies, including Microsoft, SAP, Google, Epic Games, and Electronic Arts. The certification program is newly launched, and recognition is growing as more practitioners adopt the technique.

Do I have to renew my certification?

No. Fundamentals, Practitioner, Guide, and Navigator certifications are lifetime credentials with no renewal fees. (Note: Partner and Trainer certifications may have renewal requirements in the future.)

Can I take the courses at my own pace?

Yes. All courses are self-paced, allowing you to complete them on your schedule. Lifetime access means you can revisit materials anytime.

What support is available during the course?

You’ll have access to course materials, examples, and community resources. Group sessions (where available) provide opportunities for live interaction and Q&A.

Can my entire team get certified?

Absolutely. Team and organizational discounts are available. Contact us to discuss group enrollment options.

Have More Questions?

Ready to Lead the Way?

Join the first wave of RAFT certified practitioners. Start with Fundamentals today or secure your spot for the complete pathway.

The future of multi-team collaboration is here. Whether you’re taking the first step with Fundamentals or committing to the full certification journey, now is the time to get in early.

Early adopters receive discounted pricing, direct input on curriculum development, and exclusive access to a growing community of practitioners shaping how teams work together.

Frame 1000008105
Vector 2