The SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification is a credential for individuals in roles focused on product ownership and product management within a SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. It demonstrates the holder’s ability to effectively fulfill these roles and responsibilities.

The certification is ideal for Product Owners, Product Managers, Agile coaches, Business Analysts, and anyone interested in understanding the roles and responsibilities of product management within a SAFe® framework.

There are no mandatory prerequisites, but it’s recommended to have a foundational understanding of Agile principles and some prior experience in a Product Owner or Product Manager role.

The course covers key topics like:

• Role of Product Owner and Product Manager in SAFe
• Prioritizing and delivering product features
• Creating and maintaining a product backlog
• Working with stakeholders and Agile teams
• Writing Epics, Features, User Stories
• PI (Program Increment) Planning and Execution

The training typically spans two days and includes hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-world case studies.

Yes, we do offer In-House training. For which we will need a minimum of 15 members to deliver this training. If you wish to enroll for In-House Training at your company, please mail us at sales@leanwisdom.com for more details.

To prepare effectively:

• Attend the SAFe® POPM course.
• Review the SAFe® 5.1 or 6.0 material (depending on the version you’re studying).
• Study sample questions available on the Scaled Agile website.
• Utilize SAFe® community resources and practice with mock exams.

The course fee varies by provider but includes the exam fee.

The certification is valid for one year. To renew, you need to pay an annual fee and possibly earn a certain number of PDUs (Professional Development Units).

Certified SAFe® POPM professionals gain:

• Increased credibility and recognition in Agile and Lean environments.
• Enhanced skills in product ownership, product management, and Agile delivery.
• Improved career prospects and marketability.
• Access to the SAFe® community, resources, and networking opportunities.

Yes, if you don’t pass on the first attempt, you can retake the exam immediately for first attempt . There’s a waiting period of 10-45 days, and a retake fee applies for each additional attempt after first.

• Debit/Credit Card
• Net banking
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Certified individuals get a one-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform, which provides resources, access to communities of practice, and the ability to connect with other certified professionals.