SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM Certification) Training
Course Outline
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 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 to 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.
SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM Certification) Training Benefits
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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 Program Increment Planning.
- Execute the Program 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.
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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
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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 Program Increment
- Describe the Vision
- Forecast work through Roadmaps
- Create beneficial Features
- Manage the Program 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
- choosing a selection results in a full page refresh