SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager

Manage Backlogs, Stakeholders and Programs

Delivering customer value through effective execution and coordination of program increments in the enterprise.

Training Information

Course Overview

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In this two-day (three-day when remote) course, you will learn how the roles of SAFe Product Owner, Product Manager, Solution Manager, and Epic Owner drive the delivery of value in the SAFe enterprise. You’ll get an overview of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), the Lean-Agile mindset, and an understanding of how the SAFe Product Manager and Product Owner roles operate in the enterprise to drive the delivery of value. Finally, you will get an in-depth understanding of the specific activities, tools, and mechanics used to effectively deliver value to the enterprise.

By the end of this course, you should be 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.

After this course, you should be able to:

Identify the major components of the Scaled Agile Framework

  • Connect the Scaled Agile Framework to core Lean-Agile principles and values
  • Identify key roles and responsibilities within a SAFe implementation
  • Contribute to Portfolio content using epics and the Portfolio kanban
  • Apply Value Stream strategies to define and manage solution value
  • Engage in SAFe Product Manager strategies
  • Operate as a SAFe Product Owner
  • Develop a stakeholder engagement plan
  • Build and grow communities of practice
Course Itinerary

Topics Covered

  • SAFe PO/PM Introduction
  • Embracing the Lean-Agile mindset
  • Exploring Product Owner and Product Manager roles
  • Contributing to Portfolio content
  • Defining and managing solution value
  • Being an effective SAFe Product Owner
  • Being an effective SAFe Product Manager
  • Engaging stakeholders
  • Building your Communities of Practice
Other Course Information
Audience 

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

  • Product Owners, Product Line Managers, Product Managers, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
  • Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads
  • Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
What You Receive 

The class registration includes:

  • Attendee workbook (physical version only for classroom based training). For remote training, this is provided electronically only.
  • Access to the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager Exam – requires course attendance
  • One-year membership to Scaled Agile, with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, guidance presentations, and advance notice of upcoming SAFe products
  • SAFe PO/PM (POPM) attendance certificate upon request

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

Pre-requisites 

One or more of the following prerequisites are recommended for students planning to attend this course and take the POPM certification exam:

  • Leading SAFe
  • Leading SAFe Live Lessons
  • SAFe experience
Exam Details 
  • Exam Name: SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice, True/False
  • Exam Delivery: Web-based; Open book;
  • Exam Access: First attempt free within 30 days from course completion date
  • Exam Duration: Candidates have 30 days from course completion date to answer all questions and submit their exam.
  • Number of Questions: 59
  • Passing Score: 35 (60%)
  • Sample Test Questions
Membership Details 

Attendees who pass the exam will receive:

  • A SAFe PO/PM certificate
  • One-year certified membership as a SAFe PO/PM
  • A SAFe PO/PM branding kit with the POPM certification mark
Renewal Details 

Scaled Agile have updated their certification renewal and membership model.

With this transition, you will now be able to renew your membership at one of three tiers, two of which will include a bundle renewal of all your SAFe certifications. If you don’t need or want to include the renewal of your certifications, you have the option to simply renew your membership to continue access to all the assets, tools, and resources to help you grow as a SAFe professional.

The first year of your certification and membership is included within the cost of this course – therefore, the following renewal fees will only apply when renewing your membership:

SAFe Foundational membership

Renews annually at $195 Includes renewal of all Foundational certs (SA, SP, SSM, SGP, SDP) One-year Foundational membership is included with first-time course attendance or can be purchased separately Provides access to the community platform SAFe Advanced membership

Renews annually at $295 Renews a member’s current Advanced certifications (APM, LPM, RTE, SASM, ASE), and includes all other current Foundational certifications Provides access to the community platform SAFe Expert membership

Renews annually at $995 Renews a member’s expert current certification (SPC or SPCT), and also includes all other current Advanced and Foundational certs Access to the community platform + SPC-only content and features

PDU Credits 
  • Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
  • Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 Continuing Education – Strategic PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP and PMI-ACP certifications
  • Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
Upcoming Training 
Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant with ASPC Certification, Remote, Aug 2025 2025-08-04 Remote Course (BST)
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