SAFe® Product Manager/Product Owner (PM/PO) Certification

Why SAFe® 4.0 Product Manager/Product Owner (PM/PO)?

In this two-day course, attendees will develop the skill sets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise—and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs—by becoming a SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.

They will also learn how to apply lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute Iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, attendees learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in today’s adapt-or-die marketplace. They’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions.

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Who Can Attend?

The individuals who will benefit from this course include Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners, and Business Analysts, Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads, and Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects

Topics Include

  • Applying SAFe in the Lean enterprise
  • Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
  • Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
  • Continuously explore customer needs
  • Executing the Program Increment
  • Defining the Product Owner/Product Manager roles and responsibilities
  • Creating a Product Owner/Product Manager action plan

Learning Goals

  • Apply SAFe in the Lean enterprise
  • 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
  • Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
  • Create a role action plan

Course Prerequisites

  • One or more of the following prerequisites are recommended for students planning to attend this course and take the PMPO certification exam: Attend a Leading SAFe 4.0 course, experience working in a SAFe environment, experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications

Benefits of Attending theCourse

SAFe Certification Kit

SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager PDF certificate

SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote the accomplishment online

One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the PO/PM Community of Practice

Access to Meetup groups and events that provide connections with other SAFe certified professionals

A variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Course Registration Includes

Attendee workbook

Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) exam

One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform

Course certificate of completion

Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

Continuing Education Units

Attendees will be eligible to apply for 15 Strategic Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications

Attendees may be eligible to apply for Scrum Educational Units (SDUs) under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance

SAFe PM/PO Exam Details

  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice
  • Exam Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Exam Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager course
  • Exam Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam
  • Number of Questions: 45
  • Passing Score: 35 out of 45 (78% passing score)
  • Exam 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.
  • 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. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.

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