SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager
 
Delivering value through effective Program Increment execution
 
With SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Certification
 
Based on version 4.6 of SAFe
 
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® 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.
 
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
 
Topics Covered
 
• Applying SAFe in the Lean enterprise
 
• Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the Product Owner and Product Manager
 
roles
 
• Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
 
• Continuously explore customer needs
 
• Executing the Program Increment
 
• Defining the Product Owner/Product Manager roles and responsibilities
 
• Creating a Product Owner/Product Manager action plan
 
What Attendees Get
 
The class registration includes:
 
• Attendee workbook
 
• Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 4 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.
 
Who will benefit?
 
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
 
• Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners,
 
and Business Analysts
 
• Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel,
 
and Process Leads
 
• Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
 
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® 4 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 Certification Kit
 
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
 
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certificate
 
• A SAFe 4 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
 
Annual Renewal
 
Certificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
 
Renewal fee is $100
 
Exam Details
 
• Exam name: SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
 
• Exam format: Multiple choice
 
• Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside
 
assistance, timed
 
• Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 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: 35 out of 45 (77% 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 the exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.
 
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 PMIACP certifications.
 

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