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 Details

• Exam Name: SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam

• Exam Format: Multiple Choice, True/False

• Exam Delivery: Web-based; Open book;

• 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.