SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM Certification) Training

Course 1806

Duration: 2 days
Language: English
15 PMI PDUs
Level: Intermediate

Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise by becoming a SAFe® 6.0 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). During this two-day SAFe POPM course, attendees gain an in-depth understanding of how to effectively perform their role in the Agile Release Train (ART) as it delivers value through programme increments.

Attendees explore how to apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Stories, refine Features and Stories, manage Programme and Team backlogs, and to plan and execute Iterations and Programme Increments. Attendees also discover how the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture contribute to the relentless improvement of the ART.

SAFe POPM Certification Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

SAFe POPM Certification Course Information

This POPM Certification training has the following benefits:

SAFe 6.0 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online.
Includes 1-year Scaled Agile Membership (for first-time attendees of SAFe courses).
Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles.
Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles.
Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management.
Explore continuous value with Programme Increment Planning.
Execute the Programme Increment and deliver continuous value.
Access to a variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey.
Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching.

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the training, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the certification exam:

Leading SAFe® Certification Training
Experience working in a SAFe environment
Experience with fundamental Agile training at the level of Agile Fundamentals Training

Certification Information

Duration: 90 minutes
Number of Questions: 45
Passing Score: 80%
Delivery: web-based, closed book, no outside assistance
Access: Practice and certification exams are available in your Scaled Agile Community portal under the course you’re attending.
Cost: Initial cost is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
Retake Fee: $50; $250 for SPCs
Retake Policy: First retake may be taken immediately after the first failed attempt. Second retake may be taken 10 days after the first retake. Third retake may be taken 30 days after the second retake. All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.

SAFe POPM Certification Instructor-Led Course Outline

Module 1: Becoming a Product Owner/Product Manager in the SAFe Enterprise

Describe SAFe for Lean Enterprises
Explain Value Streams
Describe Lean-Agile Mindset decision-making
Describe Product Owner/Product Manager responsibilities

Module 2: Preparing for PI Planning

Describe the Programme Increment
Describe the Vision
Forecast work through Roadmaps
Create beneficial Features
Manage the Programme Backlog and Kanban

Module 3: Leading PI Planning

Communicate the Vision
Establish PI Objectives
Manage dependencies
Manage risks

Module 4: Executing Iterations

Apply User Stories
Plan the Iteration
Manage flow with the Team Kanban
Continuously refine the backlog
Participate in the Iteration Review and Retrospective
Support DevOps and Release on Demand

Module 5: Executing the PI

Participate in the PO sync
Participate in the System Demo
Innovate throughout the PI
Inspect and Adapt

Module 6: Becoming a Certified SAFe Professional

Becoming a Certified SAFe Professional

Module 7: Action Plans

Creating action plans

Get This Course £1,360

2-day instructor-led training course
Instruction Provided by Certified SAFe Programme Consultants
Certification exam voucher included
After-course coaching available

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The following individuals will benefit from this course:

Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads
Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects

Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Program (CCR) activities to PMI (Project Management Institute). To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU (Professional Development Units) Resources System.

Go to the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements System https://ccrs.pmi.org/
Log in with your username and password
Locate the claim code associated with your course in the table in this document
Click on “Report PDU for this activity”
Fill in the date started and date completed
Click on the box agreeing that this claim is accurate and then submit

PDU Information for This Course:

Total PDUs: 15
Ways of Working PDUs: 10.50
Power Skills PDUs: 3
Business Acumen PDUs: 1.50
PMI Claim Code: 4446Z3MWQ6

First-time attendees of SAFe courses get a 1-year Scaled Agile membership with course attendance. For attendees taking their second course or more, membership will not be extended as a result of taking another course. Once your membership expires, you will have a few options to renew your membership to maintain your active certifications. You can check out those options at the SAFe Membership FAQ.

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