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Overview

SAFe (R) Product Owner and Product Manageris a practical training course for teams that need structured, instructor-led skills in SAFe, Product Owner, Product Manager Identify. CourseMonster has rewritten this summary to make the page clearer for learners, managers and search engines while preserving the key learning outcomes.

Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean Enterprise by becoming a SAFe® 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 Planning Intervals (PI).

Attendees explore how to apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Stories, refine Features and Stories, manage ART and Team backlogs, and plan and execute Iterations and Planning Intervals.

Attendees also discover how the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture contribute to the relentless improvement of the ART.

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Audience

IT professionals, system administrators, developers, analysts, architects and technical specialists responsible for implementing or supporting the technology covered in this course.

Skills Gained

Where possible, our experienced trainers will take the time to discuss how the SAFe principles and practices could be implemented in your workplace.

To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager, you should 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 ART and Team backlogs
  • Collaborate with Agile teams in estimating and forecasting work
  • Represent Customer needs in PI Planning
  • Execute the Planning Interval and deliver continuous value

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Additional workplace outcomes: Participants can explain where SAFe (R) Product Owner and Product Manager Training Course | CourseMonster fits in a wider IT Technical skills roadmap, identify related certifications or follow-on courses, and apply the concepts to real project, operations or service delivery scenarios.

Prerequisites

There are around 3 hours of mostly video-led learning – supported by additional reading – that will be accessed through the SAFe community platform (https://community.scaledagile.com/s/). An account will need to be set up for this, but all instructions and support will be provided. This will be sent to all learners approximately 1 week prior to the course start date.

The following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 6 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

Target audience

This course is designed for Product Owners and Product Managers that will be working inside of SAFe (but is more focussed on Product Ownership than Management). Ideally, course participants will be planning to attend their first PI planning event.

Outline

Identify the major components of the Scaled Agile Framework

  • Becoming a Product Owner/Product Manager in the SAFe enterprise
  • Preparing for PI Planning
  • Leading PI Planning
  • Executing Iterations
  • Executing the Planning Interval
  • Becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbook
  • Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) 6.0 certification exam (First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee - if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion)
  • One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
  • Course certificate of completion

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

Exam Details

  • Exam name: POPM (6.0) - SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager
  • Exam format: Multiple choice
  • Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  • Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within SAFe Studio upon completion of the SAFe® 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: 36 out of 45 (80% passing score)
  • 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. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

  • SAFe POPM certificate
  • A POPM SAFe 6.0 digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  • A one-year certified membership, which includes access to the SAFe studio.
  • Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Please note that, in the event of cancellation within 1 week of the course start date, that £120 of the course fee is non-refundable as this is the cost to register each learner for the SAFe site for the exam.

PDU credits

Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

  • Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward your 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 your CSP through Scrum Alliance

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Certification

Exam and certification details

This course may support a vendor exam, digital badge or professional certification depending on the selected delivery option. Delegates should confirm exam inclusion, voucher availability, prerequisites, pass mark and version before booking.

Official vendor training information: Scaled Agile training.

What will I learn in the SAFe (R) Product Owner and Product Manager training course?

You will learn the core concepts of SAFe, Product Owner, Product Manager Identify, how they apply in real workplace situations, and how to use the course outcomes to improve team capability.

Is SAFe (R) Product Owner and Product Manager suitable for beginners or experienced professionals?

It is suitable for learners who need structured training in SAFe, with prerequisites depending on the course level, vendor pathway and any certification requirements.

Does the SAFe (R) Product Owner and Product Manager course help with certification or exam preparation?

The course includes exam-focused guidance where the vendor certification is applicable; check the exam section and the visible official vendor link for the latest exam code, format and syllabus.

What should I study after SAFe (R) Product Owner and Product Manager Training Course | CourseMonster?

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