SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM Certification)

Introduction

Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean Enterprise by becoming a SAFe® 5.0 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

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

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager.

Objectives

At the end of this course students will be able to:

• Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
• Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles
• Decompose Epics into Features and decompose Features into Stories
• Manage Program and Team backlogs
• Collaborate with Agile teams in estimating and forecasting work
• Represent Customer needs in Program Increment Planning
• Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value

Student Profile

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Product Owners, Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
• Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, and members of the LACE
• Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this course. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam:

• Attend a Leading SAFe^® course
• Experience working in a SAFe environment
• Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications

Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of the course documentation workbook prepared by Scaled Agile as well as membership to the SAFe Community Platform for one year ($295 renewal for each year thereafter).

Accreditation

• A certificate of completion will be issued to students who attend both days of this course.
• 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.

Certification

Attending both days of this course prepares and qualifies individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). Students will be registered with Scaled Agile to take the POPM exam at their convenience within 30 days of attending the course.

Students who successfully pass the certification exam will receive a certificate and a digital badge to promote their achievement virtually.

Exam Details

• Format: Multiple Choice
• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• 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.
• Duration: Once the exam begins candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
• Number of Questions: 45
• Language: English
• 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.
• See the Scaled Agile website for more POPM exam details including the the current passing score and study materials. (The conditions of the additional Certification services are subject to the terms of the license owner or the authorized certification body.)

Course Outline

1. Becoming a Product Owner/Product Manager in the SAFe enterprise
2. Preparing forPI Planning
3. Leading PI Planning
4. Executing Iterations
5. Executing the Program Increment
6. Becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager

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