Online SAFe POPM 5.0, Weekend 01-02 Aug 2020, at London, UK

About this Event

Description

Learn how the roles of Product Owner, Product Manager, Solution Manager, and Epic Owner drive the delivery of value in the SAFe enterprise. Get an overview of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), the Lean-Agile mindset, and an understanding of how the Product Owner and Product Manager roles operate in the enterprise to drive the delivery of value.

By the end of this course, attendees are able to write Epics, Capabilities, Features, and User Stories within the context of SAFe, and have a solid foundation for managing backlogs and programs in a Lean-Agile enterprise.

This two-day course prepares attendees for the SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification exam.

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.

Certification level: Foundation

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

Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roleConnect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM rolesDecompose Epics into Features and decompose Features into StoriesRefine Features into StoriesManage Program and Team backlogsCollaborate with Agile teams in estimating and forecasting workRepresent Customer needs in Program Increment PlanningExecute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value

What Attendees Get

The class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAttendees 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:

Attend a Leading SAFe® courseExperience working in a SAFe environmentExperience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certification

Amogh Joshi – SAFe SPC, Certified Scrum@Scale and IC Agile authorized trainer

Amogh Joshi is a senior agile consultant executing enterprise agile and digital transformation programs for clients in retail, airlines, insurance and banking sectors.

He is a certified Scrum@Scale trainer, trained and mentored by Dr. Jeff Sutherland the co-creator of Scrum and creator of Scrum@Scale. He is also a SAFe program consultant and an authorized IC Agile trainer.

In his training, he uses storytelling and training from the back of the room which makes the two-day course as workshop benefiting the attendees from his experience of leading many enterprise agile transformation programs from inception to execution.

He has trained more than 1000 people on SAFe, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Scrum@Scale and Agile Fundamentals in Singapore, India, United Kingdom, and the US.

His understanding of other scaling frameworks like SAFe, Nexus, LeSS, DA, and Spotify help the participants to have a comparison between them and inspect the most suitable framework for their organizations need.

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.

For more information about the exam and benefits of becoming a Certified SAFe professional, click the More Exam Details button.

Experience in Agile

Experience in Lean 

Exam requirements

The first step toward becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager 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® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager

Exam format – Multiple choice; Multiple select

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 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

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 reference back to the content that was specifically 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 certificateCertified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment onlineOne-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the POPM Community of PracticeAccess 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

What's the refund policy?

Value Glide reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend. In these circumstances, you will be notified no later than 7 days prior to the event with a full refund. If circumstances require, presenters may be substituted for alternatively qualified presenters with equivalent experience. Value Glide will not be responsible for any incurred costs.

We offer a 100% refund if you cancel your place more than 15 working days before the event. For cancellations with less than 15 working days before the event, we do not offer a refund, but you will be able to transfer your place.