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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). During this two-day course, 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.
 
To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:
  • 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
 
Prerequisites
While there are no specific prerequisites for attending this course, Scaled Agile suggests that those who plan to take the associated SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification exam have the following qualifications:
  • Attend a Leading SAFe® course
  • Experience working in a SAFe environment
  • Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications
 
Exam Details
This course is a prerequisite for taking the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification exam. 
Name: SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Select
Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe PO/PM Course
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 (77% passing score)
 
Upon successful completion of the exam, attendees will receive
  • Certified SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager PDF certificate
  • Certified SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the POPM Community of Practice
  • Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other Certified SAFe Professionals
  • A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey

 

Course Outline
Applying SAFe in the Lean Enterprise
Recognize the problem that SAFe is attempting to solve and describe the five core competencies of a lean enterprise.
 
Relating a Lean Agile Mindset to the PO/PM Roles
Learn how to embrace a lean-agile mindset and connect the Product Owner and Product Manager roles.
 
Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
Learn to collaborate with the lean portfolio management function, prepare an epic using a lean business case, and learn to use lean startup cycles to drive innovation.
 
Continuously Explore Customer Needs
Collaborate to research customer needs,synthesize the information to create a vision and roadmap, use the program kanban to visualize flow, and prioritize, estimate, and forecast the backlog.
 

 

Executing the Program Increment
Create alignment with PI Planning, decompose features into stories, plan and execute the iteration, and release on demand.
 
Defining the PO/PM Roles and Responsibilities
Characterize the roles of the Product Owner and Product Manager and examine other key program collaboration roles.
 
Creating Your PO/PM Action Plan
Develop and commit to a personal PO/PM action plan and improvement roadmap.
 
About the Exam
Understand how to prepare for and take the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification exam.
 
Class Daily Schedule
Sign-In/Registration 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Morning Session 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Times represent the typical daily schedule. Please confirm your schedule at registration.
Training Course Fee Includes
• Tuition
• Access to the SAFe Community Platform and SAFe exam
• Course notebook
• Letter of completion