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.

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

• 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

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.

• 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 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.

In order to provide the most experienced instructors and a superior classroom environment, we must ask you to adhere to our cancellation policy. If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule this registration, please notify us immediately at safe_servicedesk@pmsimplify.com.

Our cancellation policy is as follows:

• 15 or more calendar days prior to class, 100% refund of tuition.
• 1-15 calendar days prior to class, no refund, but may reschedule another class within one year of the cancellation date.
• In the event any cancellation occurred due to low enrollment or unforeseen natural events, we will issue a 100% refund.