Delivering customer value through effective execution and coordination of program increments in the enterprise
In this two-day course, you will learn how the roles of Product Owner, Product Manager, Solution Manager, and Epic Owner drive the delivery of value in the SAFe enterprise. You’ll get an overview of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), the Lean-Agile mindset, and an understanding of how the Product Owner and Product Manager roles operate in the enterprise to drive the delivery of value. Finally, you will get an in-depth understanding of the specific activities, tools, and mechanics used to effectively deliver value to the enterprise. By the end of this course, you should be able to write Epics, Capabilities, Features, and User Stories within the context of SAFe, and have a solid foundation for managing backlogs and programs in a Lean-Agile enterprise.
Audience
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
Product Owners, Product Line Managers, Product Managers, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads
Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
Associated Certification: SAFe POPM
Learning Goals
After this course, you should be able to:
Identify the major components of the Scaled Agile Framework
Connect the Scaled Agile Framework to core Lean-Agile principles and values
Identify key roles and responsibilities within a SAFe implementation
Contribute to Portfolio content using epics and the Portfolio kanban
Apply Value Stream strategies to define and manage solution value
Engage in Product Manager strategies
Operate as a SAFe Product Owner
Develop a stakeholder engagement plan
Build and grow communities of practice
Topics Covered
SAFe PO/PM Introduction
Embracing the Lean-Agile mindset
Exploring Product Owner and Product Manager roles
Contributing to Portfolio content
Defining and managing solution value
Being an effective SAFe Product Owner
Being an effective SAFe Product Manager
Engaging stakeholders
Building your Communities of Practice
Prerequisites
One or more of the following prerequisites are recommended for students planning to attend this course and take the POPM certification exam:
Leading SAFe
Leading SAFe Live Lessons
SAFe experience
SAFe Certification
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the exam will receive:
A SAFe PO/PM certificate
One-year certified membership as a SAFe PO/PM
A SAFe PO/PM branding kit with the POPM certification mark
What You Get
The class registration includes:
Attendee workbooks
Access to the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam – requires course attendance
One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
SAFe PO/PM (POPM) attendance certificate upon request
Exam Access: First attempt free within 30 days from course completion date
Exam Duration: Candidates have 30 days from course completion date to answer all questions and submit their exam.
Number of Questions: 59
Passing Score: 35 (60%)
Sample Test Questions
Annual Renewal
Renewals are from the date of certification.
Renewal fee: $100
10 continuing education/outreach hours
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and 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
Cancellations & Refunds Substitutions are accepted at any time. Cancellations must be notified by email and refunds will be provided according to the following: We reserve the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are less than 5 registrations or if presenters are unable to attend due to illness. If necessary, you will be notified no later than 5 days prior to the event and all registration payments will be refunded promptly. We will not be responsible for any other costs incurred.
