SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager
Delivering value through effective Program Increment execution
With SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Certification
Based on version 4.6 of SAFe
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Summary
Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise—and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs—by becoming a SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.
They will also learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute Iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, attendees learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.
To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:
Apply SAFe in the Lean enterprise
Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles
Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management
Explore continuous value with Program Increment Planning
Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value
Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
Create a role action plan
Topics Covered
Applying SAFe in the Lean enterprise
Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
Continuously explore customer needs
Executing the Program Increment
Defining the Product Owner/Product Manager roles and responsibilities
Creating a Product Owner/Product Manager action plan
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
Attendee workbook
Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)exam
One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
Course certificate of completion
Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Who will benefit?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads
Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)certification exam:
Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications
What our customers are saying
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Scaled Agile Framework is a large framework which is explained in a systematic way with good examples with plenty of interactive lessons. —J Leonard, Oracle.
I gained these valuable insights from the course
Variability is critical and must be embedded and maintained as long as possible, viable.
There is a lot to process. If your organisation is considering an Agile at Scale, I recommend you take this course to get a high-level overview of SAFe. - T Maddick
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Your Trainers
Lokesh Kataria
Lokesh also provides training on Portfolio/Product Strategy, Value Stream/Program Planning, Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile (SAFe), Quality Assurance and DevOps.
Lokesh lives in London and loves Yoga and meditation.
Nader Talai
Nader Talai is Business Agility Consultant at Value Glide, where he helps clients accelerate their business agility transformations and grow.
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
* SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certificate
*A SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
*A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, which includes access to the POPM Community of Practice
* A SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification usage guide with POPM certification marks
*Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
Annual Renewal
Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
Renewal fee is $100
Exam Details
Exam name: : SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam Exam format:Multiple choice Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager course Exam duration:Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam Number of questions:45
Passing score:35 out of 45 (77% passing score) Language: English Exam cost: First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50. Retake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions. Sample Test Questions
Professional Development Units (PDUs) & Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance.
