The SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification course is designed to empower professionals with the essential skills to drive value delivery in a Lean-Agile enterprise. This course equips participants with the tools, mindset, and practical knowledge needed to effectively perform the roles of a Product Owner and Product Manager in a SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework) environment.
Through immersive learning and real-world case studies, participants gain hands-on experience in program increment (PI) planning, backlog management, user story development, and collaborating with Agile teams to maximize value delivery at scale.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the roles of the Product Owner and Product Manager in SAFe®
- Learn how to write Epics, Features, and Stories aligned with business goals
- Participate effectively in PI Planning and manage backlogs
- Collaborate with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver continuous value
- Align product strategy and execution with Lean-Agile principles
Module 1: Introduction to SAFe® and Lean-Agile Principles
- Overview of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®)
- Lean, Agile, and SAFe® core values
- Understanding SAFe® House of Lean and Agile Manifesto
- Applying Lean-Agile mindset to Product Management
Module 2: Understanding the Role of the Product Owner & Product Manager
- Responsibilities of a Product Owner (PO) and Product Manager (PM)
- Working with Agile Teams and Stakeholders
- Defining roles in the Agile Release Train (ART)
- Connecting strategy to execution through epics and features
Module 3: Preparing for Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Understanding Program Increment (PI) and its importance
- Identifying and managing the product vision and roadmap
- Defining and prioritizing features in the Program Backlog
- Conducting PI Planning – inputs, outputs, and outcomes
Module 4: Leading PI Execution
- Collaborating with teams during PI execution
- Iteration planning and backlog refinement
- Engaging in System Demos and Inspect & Adapt workshops
- Tracking progress and responding to change
Module 5: Defining and Prioritizing the Team Backlog
- Writing effective User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
- Creating and managing the Team Backlog
- Prioritization techniques: WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First)
- Collaborating with Scrum Masters and development teams
Module 6: Building Solutions with Customer-Centric Mindset
- Applying Design Thinking in SAFe®
- Understanding Customer Journey Mapping and Personas
- Defining value through user-centric design
- Validating hypotheses with MVPs and feedback loops
Module 7: Becoming a Certified SAFe® POPM
- Overview of the SAFe® POPM Certification Exam
- Exam pattern, preparation guidance, and mock questions
- Tips and strategies for successful certification
- Continuing learning and SAFe® community engagement
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Who Should Attend:
- Product Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts
- Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers
- SAFe® team members involved in product delivery
- Anyone looking to lead product strategy in a SAFe® environment
By passing the SAFe PO/PM certification exam, you gain more than just refined product management skills. You will receive a SAFe POPM certification which is your gateway to an exclusive community of SAFe-certified professionals around the world.
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