SAFe PO/PM

Delivering value through effective Program Increment execution

with Certified SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager

Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise by becoming a SAFe® 5 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 Program Increments.Attendees explore how to apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Stories, refine Features and Stories, manage Program and Team backlogs, and to plan and execute Iterations and Program Increments. Attendees also discover how the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture contribute to the relentless improvement of the ART.

About SAFe PO/PM

DuratioN: 2 Day  

Level: FOUNDATIONAL  

Learners taking this course are:

Program or Project Manager; Scrum Master; Team Lead; Release Train Engineer; Business Analyst; Agile Coach; SAFe Program Consultant; Architect; Development Manager; Engineer;Director; CTO; Quality; Product Manager; Product Owner; Delivery Owner; Solution Train Engineer; Software developer

Topics Covered

• Becoming a Product Owner/Product Manager in the SAFe enterprise

  1. Preparing for PI Planning

  2. Leading PI Planning

  3. Executing Iterations

  4. Executing the PI

  5. Becoming a Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

Job role description/target audience

A Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager is a SAFe professional who works with customers and development organizations to identify and prioritize requirements.

Key areas of competency

• Apply Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe Principles and practices

• Identify customer needs

• Write Epics, Capabilities, Features, and Stories

• Prioritize work to deliver value to the enterprise

Course Information

Learning Goals

To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:

• Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager role

• Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles

• Decompose Epics into Features and decompose Features into Stories

• Refine Features into Stories

• Manage Program and Team backlogs

• Collaborate with Agile teams in estimating and forecasting work

• Represent Customer needs in Program Increment Planning

• Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:

• Attendee workbook

• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 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.

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

SAFe Course Kit

Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:

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

• Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey

Exam Details

Completion of this course gives you access to the exam and all related study materials as part of your Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform.

Exam & Certification Details

Exam prerequisite skills

• Experience in Agile

• Experience in Lean

Exam requirements

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe 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.

Exam details

• Exam name – SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam -or- 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® 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 – POPM4 = 35 out of 45 (77%); POPM5 = 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.

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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:

• Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager PDF certificate

• Certified SAFe® 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