SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager

Summary

Develop the skillsets 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® 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.

Learning Goals

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To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:
  1. Apply SAFe in the Lean enterprise
  2. Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles
  3. Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management
  4. Explore continuous value with Program Increment Planning
  5. Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value
  6. Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
  7. Create a role action plan

Topics Covered

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  1. Applying SAFe in the Lean enterprise
  2. Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
  3. Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
  4. Continuously explore customer needs
  5. Executing the Program Increment
  6. Defining the Product Owner/Product Manager roles and responsibilities
  7. Creating a Product Owner/Product Manager action plan

What Attendees Get

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The class registration includes:
  1. Attendee workbook
  2. Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) exam
  3. One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
  4. Course certificate of completion

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

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Who will benefit?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  1. Program or Project Manager
  2. Scrum Master
  3. Release Train Engineer
  4. Business Analyst
  5. Agile Coach
  6. SAFe Program Consultant
  7. Development Manager
  8. CTO
  9. Consultant
  10. Architect
  11. Engineer
  12. Director
  13. Product Manager
  14. Product Owner
  15. Delivery Manager
  16. Solution Train Engineer
  17. Software Developer
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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® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam:

  1. Attend a Leading SAFe® course
  2. Experience working in a SAFe environment
  3. Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications

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

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 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 Scrum Alliance.

Activity Number SAFePO/PM Duration 2 days
PMI Certification Technical Leadership Strategic Total
PMP® 10.50 3.00 1.50 15.00
PgMP® 10.50 3.00 1.50 15.00
PMI_RMP® 0.00 3.00 1.50 4.50
PMI_SP® 0.00 3.00 1.50 4.50
PMI_ACP® 10.50 3.00 1.50 15.00
PfMP® 0.00 3.00 1.50 4.50
PMI_PBAsm 0.00 3.00 1.50 4.50
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Exam Details

Exam prerequisite skills

  1. Experience in Agile
  2. Experience in Lean

Exam requirements
The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager 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.

Exam details

  1. Exam name – SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
  2. Exam format – Multiple choice , multiple response
  3. Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
  4. Exam access – Candidates can access to the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of your SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager course.
  5. Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.
  6. Number of questions – 45
  7. Passing score – POPM4 = 35 out of 45 (77%)
  8. Language – English
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

Exam study materials

The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:

  1. Course materials – The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
  2. Study guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
  3. Practice test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
  4. Sample Questions – A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.

What you get

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

  1. Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager PDF certificate
  2. Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
  3. One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the POPM Community of Practice
  4. Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other Certified SAFe Professionals
  5. A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey.
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