Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)

Enhancing Your Lean Enterprise with SAFe:

• Integrating SAFe for Optimal Efficiency
• Embracing a Lean-Agile Mindset for Product Owners and Managers
• Collaborating Effectively with Lean Portfolio Management
• Continual Exploration of Customer Needs
• Successful Execution of the Program Increment
• Defining and Embracing the Roles and Responsibilities of Product Owners and Managers
• Developing a Strategic Action Plan for Product Owners and Managers

Mastering the Scaled Agile Framework:

•  Recognizing Key Components of the Scaled Agile Framework
• Aligning the Framework with Fundamental Lean-Agile Principles and Values
• Understanding Essential Roles and Responsibilities in SAFe Implementation
• Managing Portfolio Content with Epics and Portfolio Kanban Techniques
• Implementing Value Stream Strategies for Solution Value Management
• Adopting Effective Product Manager Strategies
• Functioning Efficiently as a SAFe Product Owner
• Developing an Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
• Cultivating and Expanding Communities of Practice
• Preparing for the POPM Certification Exam

Course Accessibility and Recommended Prerequisites for SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification:

• Open Enrollment: This course is accessible to all individuals, irrespective of their experience level.
•  Recommended for Certification Aspirants: For those aiming to undertake the SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam, the following prerequisites are highly advised:
•  Completion of a Leading SAFe course.
• Practical experience in a SAFe environment.
• Background in Lean, Agile, or possession of other pertinent certifications.

Certification Benefits for Successful SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Exam Candidates:

• Official Recognition: Receivers of the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certificate.
• Digital Badge: Award of a SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge for online promotion of the achievement.
• Membership Access: One-year certified membership as a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, inclusive of entry to the POPM Community of Practice.
• Usage Guide: Availability of a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification usage guide, complete with POPM certification marks.
• Learning Resources: Access to an extensive range of learning materials designed to aid certified professionals on their ongoing SAFe journey.

Upon completing the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager course, participants gain access to the certification exam and associated study materials as part of their Learning Plan on the SAFe Community Platform.

Exam Overview:

• Exam Name: SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
• Exam Format: Multiple choice (single answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers). Note: Recent updates have streamlined the number of options for single and multiple select questions.
• Exam Delivery: Web-based, single-browser format, closed book, no external assistance, timed.
• Exam Access: Available on the SAFe Community Platform post-course completion.
• Exam Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
• Question Count: 45 questions.
• Passing Score: 33 out of 45 (73%).
• Language: English.
• Exam Cost: First attempt included in course fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Subsequent attempts cost $50 each.
• Retake Policy: Immediate second attempt available; a 10-day waiting period for the third attempt and a 30-day wait for the fourth.

This exam format ensures a rigorous and fair assessment of candidates’ understanding of the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager role and its application.