SAFe 6.0 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)

During this two-day course, attendees of SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager 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.

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

Key features

Price of the course includes:

• Delivery of two-day SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager training course conducted live online by a experienced trainer certified by Scaled Agile, Inc., provider of SAFe®

• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam (SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam)

• Modern online training platform

• Attendee workbook licensed by Scaled Agile, Inc. (PDF)

• One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products

• One Certification exam attempt upon General Availability of the course

• Course certificate of completion

• SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager certification upon passing of exam

Prerequisites:
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. 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

Working methods:
Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.

Licensing of the SAFe® training course:
SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager training course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is provided under Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement and complies with the requirements for Scaled Agile, Inc. Courseware License Agreement.

Advised Skills Ltd is a Partner of Scaled Agile, Inc.. 

Who should attend?
Target group:
The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Product Managers

• Product Line Managers

• Product Owners

• Business Owners

• Business Analysts

• Solution Managers

• Portfolio Managers

• Program Managers

• PMO personnel

• Process Leads

• Enterprise Architects

• Solution Architects

• System Architects

Course Agenda

Learning Goals:
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

Certification exam

A certified SAFe® Certified Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is a SAFe professional who works with customers and development organizations to identify and write requirements.

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Exam requirements:
The first step toward becoming a SAFe Certified Professional is to attend the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

More detailed information about SAFe examination you can find at Scaled Agile website.

Exam Details

• Exam name: SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam

• Exam format: Multiple choice , multiple response

• Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed

• Exam access: Candidates can access to the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of your SAFe 5 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 – 33 out of 45 (73%)

• Language – English

• 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.

What you get

Becoming a SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:

• SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager certificate

• A SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online

• A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, which includes access to the POPM Community of Practice

• A SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager certification usage guide with POPM certification marks

• Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe certified professionals

• A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey

Learn more about the benefits of SAFe community membership.

Professional Development Units

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 20 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 the Scrum Alliance.