SAFe POPM Certification Training | Product Owner/Product Manager Certification

SAFe Product Owner Certification Overview

Due to the increasing popularity and usage of the Scrum Framework as well as the engagement of modern teams in the development of complex systems that will not only boost performance but also be accurate and efficient, there is a surge in the requirement for “SAFe® Product Owners / Product Managers (SAFe® POPM)”. The SAFe product owner certification, therefore, serves the purpose as obtaining the certification improves your chances of getting hired as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a large enterprise.

Several large MNCs like J.P. Morgan, Siemens, John Deere, Capgemini, Sony, BNY Mellon, Schlumberger, Sophos, Continentals, and so on are constantly on the lookout for Certified SAFe® POPM Practitioners who can consistently deliver high-quality solutions in high-scaled projects for their organization.

The SAFe® POPM Certification is the key with which you can easily unlock several opportunities in your dream MNC for roles such as Agile Coach, Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, Product Manager, Senior Product Manager and so on.

What are the roles and responsibilities of Certified SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager (SAFe® POPM)?

1. The primary responsibility of the Certified SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager (SAFe® POPM) is to manage and control the business flow and take a collaborative approach to the product development process.
2. The SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager (SAFe® POPM) enables the flow of backlog tasks right from the requirements stage till delivery, release and even post-release.
3. The SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager (SAFe® POPM) oversees the backlog management for multiple Agile Teams that comprise the entire Agile Release Train (ART).
4. It is the duty of the Certified SAFe® POPM to classify and prioritize the flow of value (backlog) so the ART and each Scrum Team is clear about which features and user stories are required to be built.
5. The Certified SAFe® POPM is also required to collaborate with the System Architect and understand technical challenges, enable the backlog, and incorporate features as part of Program Backlog.
6. The Certified SAFe® POPM is authorized to define the backlog in a structured manner that can be understood by everyone (for example, User Stories and Features).
7. An added responsibility for the Certified SAFe® POPM is to define the Product or Program Vision and ensure that everyone in the Agile Release Train (ART) understands it.
8. During the PI System demo, the Certified SAFe® POPM plays a critical role of demonstrating the product that is built during the PI to the customers.
9. Whenever Problem Solving Workshop (Inspect & Adapt workshop) are conducted, the Certified SAFe® POPM also participates in order to provide inputs on improvement areas.
10. The SAFe product owner certification governs the product backlog. He/she is entirely responsible for its creation, maintenance, update, and prioritization.
11. The Certified SAFe® POPM joins forces with stakeholders and business owners to verify the business value of the product that is being delivered. In other words, the PO or PM is the face of the customer.
12. The Certified SAFe® POPM assesses the value of the work done by the Product Development team. He/she is also a mentor to the Product Development team.
13. The Certified SAFe® POPM needs to hear their side of the story from team members who are involved in the Product development and execution process. They are also required to suggest necessary changes at the right time.
14. The Certified SAFe® POPM also contributes ideas for the vision, roadmaps, ROI and design of the flow of iteration increments.

Why is LeanWisdom the best training institute for SAFe product owner certification:

• LeanWisdom has a presence in over 60 countries around the world which gives us the unique opportunity to deliver training services globally.  
• Consultants, Trainers, and Coaches from LeanWisdom have vast experience across multiple domains: BFSI, Telecom, Retail, Automobiles, E-Commerce, HealthCare, Factory Automation, Security, and so on.
• We are a one-stop Learning Partner providing a wide range of course offerings (over 250+).  Hence, you will definitely find a course suited to your specific requirement.
• We support complete Digital Talent Transformation and help organizations create Future Ready Technology Talent.  
• For ease of reach and better coordination, LeanWisdom has multi-lingual trainers with the nearest local base locations onboard.  
• LeanWisdom provides access to a complete Learning Eco-system with pre-and post-course preparation and support materials, E-learnings, video archives, question banks, and many other learning aids.  
• LeanWisdom provides a multi-modal delivery system – Classroom, Live Virtual Classroom (LVC), E-learning’s, Customized Blended Learning, and In-house LMS.  
• Organizations that wish to go beyond mere training and certification and instead look for complete transformation can take the help of our Consulting, Coaching, and Staffing services.

SAFe® POPM Certification cost in India:

42,000 INR + 18% GST (2 days of coaching is obligatory to become eligible to take up the exam)

• 2 Days of virtual classroom training
• 15 PDUs for PMI and 15 SEUs
• SAFe® POPM Training by an experienced SAFe® Program Consultant
• Exam fee included in the SAFe® POPM Training cost
• One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform

 SAFe Product Owner Certification process:

Upon completion of the training session, your SAFe® POPM trainer will email details of the candidate to Scaled Academy (the Accrediting body) and certify that the candidate has met the qualifications to take the exam.

SAFe Product Owner Certification Exam details:

• Name: SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
• Format: Multiple choice
• Delivery: Web-based (only single-browser), closed book, no external aid, fixed duration
• Access: On successful completion of the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager course eligible candidates can access the exam within the SAFe® Community Platform.
• Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
• Number of questions: 45
• Passing score: 35 out of 45 (77%)

Cost: If on successful completion of the SAFe Product Owner Certification training, the candidate attempts the exam within 30 days, then the cost of the first exam attempt is included in the course fee.

Retake policy: A candidate can make the first retake or second attempt of the exam immediately after the first attempt. A third attempt has a 10-day waiting period. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact [email protected] for any queries related to exam retake.

Once the exam process ends, Scaled Academy will update candidate profiles to reflect the certifications. When the profiles are updated, Scaled Academy will email the official notification to the successful candidate. The successful candidate then has access to the member area and can make the profile public within the Scaled Agile Community. Until then, access is granted only to the individual’s certificate.

SAFe® POPM Certification includes:

• SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager certificate in PDF format
• SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• One-year membership to the SAFe® Community Platform, which includes access to the POPM Community of Practice
• Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe® Certified Professionals
• A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe® journey