Summary

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.

Learning Goals

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

Topics Covered

• 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

What attendee’s Get:

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.

Who will benefit?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

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

Prerequisites

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)certification exam:

• Attend      a Leading SAFe® course
• Experience      working in a SAFe environment
• Experience      with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications