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SAFe® POPM + AI for Leaders Training

Master customer-centric solution delivery as a SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, earn SAFe POPM certification, and access S

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  • Define, prioritize, and deliver value-driven solutions effectively.
  • Gain SAFe POPM certification and earn 16 PDUs/SEUs.
  • Access SAFe Studio for tools, resources, and global connections.
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SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification Highlights

The Most Effective CSM Trainings

16 Hours of Live Instructor-Led Training

Earn 16 PDUs and SEUs

SAFe Studio Access

Free 1-Year SAFe Community Membership

Comprehensive Exam Support

All-Inclusive Learning

👨‍🏫 16 Hours of Live Instructor-Led Training
Engage in interactive sessions with certified SAFe experts who bring real-world product management experience.

📚 Earn 16 PDUs and SEUs
Maintain your professional certifications while advancing your SAFe expertise with recognized educational units.

🤝 Free 1-Year SAFe Community Membership
Connect with global SAFe practitioners and access exclusive community resources.

🎯 Comprehensive Exam Support
Receive dedicated guidance and materials to ensure your certification success.

💼 All-Inclusive Learning
Exam fee included in your program cost - no hidden charges.

🎓 SAFe Studio Access
Get exclusive access to premium learning resources and tools for successful SAFe implementation.

What is SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification?

The SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification validates your ability to define, prioritize, and deliver value in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise. As a POPM, you gain the knowledge and tools to work collaboratively with teams, stakeholders, and customers to maximize product value.

Why Choose SAFe POPM Certification?

🚀 Career Advancement
Position yourself as a skilled Agile professional with expertise in product ownership and management.

📈 Value-Driven Authority
Gain the ability to lead product delivery efforts that focus on customer-centric solutions and business outcomes.

🏆 Competitive Edge
Join an elite group of professionals equipped to deliver value effectively in a SAFe enterprise.

💼 Strategic Roles
Open doors to roles like Product Owner, Product Manager, and Agile Delivery Expert within leading organizations.

Key Benefits of SAFe POPM Certification

🎯 Value-Centric Expertise
Learn tools and techniques to define, prioritize, and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.

📚 Implementation Tools
Access licensed content and resources to apply SAFe principles for product management.

🌍 Global Recognition
Gain an internationally recognized certification valued by top organizations worldwide.

🤝 Community Network
Connect with a global network of SAFe practitioners, experts, and peers.

📈 Professional Growth
Continuous learning opportunities through SAFe Studio and community resources.

📊 Market Demand
High demand for POPM-certified professionals to drive value delivery in Agile enterprises.

Boost Your Career with SAFe POPM

Enhance your career by obtaining the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification. As a POPM, you play a critical role in defining product vision, prioritizing features, and delivering customer-focused solutions. Stand out as an Agile leader who bridges the gap between strategy and execution to maximize business outcomes.
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High Demand for SAFe Product Owner/Product Managers (POPM)

Soaring Demand and Accelerated Growth

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Leading organizations globally are actively seeking SAFe-certified POPMs to drive Agile product delivery and value creation.

Market Demand

  • 85% of Fortune 100 companies implement SAFe

  • POPM-certified professionals earn 25% higher salaries than non-certified Agile practitioners. POPMs are highly sought after for roles like Product Owner, Product Manager, and Value Stream Lead.

Upon completing the 2-day intensive course, participants will take the POPM certification exam. This globally recognized credential validates your expertise in defining, prioritizing, and delivering value within a SAFe enterprise. The certification equips you with the skills to align business strategy and execution seamlessly.

Industry Insights

  • 60% Year-over-year increase in POPM job postings

  • 88% Organizations report improved product value delivery with certified POPMs

  • 150+ Global Fortune 500 companies actively seek SAFe POPM-certified professionals

In-Demand Roles for POPMs

  • Product Owner

  • Product Manager

  • Value Stream Lead

  • Agile Business Analyst

  • Release Train Engineer Support

  • Customer Value Stream Strategist

Elevate your career with the SAFe POPM Certification and become the key driver of value delivery and customer-centric innovation within top enterprises.
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First Transformation-Focused Partner

LeanWisdom is recognized as India’s FIRST SAFe transformation-focused partner to achieve Scaled Agile’s top 15 Platinum Partner recognition.

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Hone your CSM exam readiness and bolster your confidence by practicing with four meticulously crafted high-quality mock exams.

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Training through sharing real-world experience from dozen SAFe transformations across the Globe

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Jayaprakash Prabhakar
Jayaprakash Prabhakar

SPCT | Enterprise Agile coach | Speaker | Author

A seasoned and passionate SPCT and Scaled Agiled Coach, Jayaprakash Prabhakar (or JP as he is known to all) comes wit...

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Experience: 27+ Years

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Sathyanaryana H.R
Sathyanaryana H.R

SPCT | Enterprise Agile Coach | Transformation Architect

Sathyanarayana H R is certified SPCT (SAFe Practice Consultant Trainer), Transformation Architect, Agile Master and i...

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Experience: 24+ Years

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Priya M Hukkeri
Priya M Hukkeri

Agile Coach & SAFe Practice Consultant

Priya is an experienced SAFe Practice Consultant and Agile Coach. She has 18 years of experience in Software, worked wit...

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Experience: 18+ Years

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Makarand Purohit
Makarand Purohit

Business agility | Lean | Agile consultant

I have been assisting organizations in their agile journeys for the last two decades. I have worked in a diverse rang...

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Experience: 20+ Years

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Exceptional Experience !

Our batch was lucky to have Jayaprakash Sir and Priya Hukkeri as our Trainers for SPC program. Both of them share multiple live experience from their past SAFe implementation and explain the concepts ...

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Transformative Learning Journey

I should say Leanwisdom is a great place for SaFe and Agile related trainings. The best part is the ability of trainers JP and Sathya to coach with live complex real-world examples connected to most t...

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Outstanding Learning Experience

I took safe popm training and SPC was Priyak hukkeri. It was superb training by great instructor. Topics were clearly explained with Practical industry references. All the questions were answered with...

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Impressive training experience

The content of the training was well presented. Virtual classes did not impact the efficiency of the training. Trainers' knowledge on the subject, his approach, interactive sessions...

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Excellent RTE Training !

I recently had the privilege of attending the SAFe® Release Train Engineer (RTE) course conducted by Lean Wisdom, and I must express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding training session led...

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Release Train Engineer
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Fantastic SPC Training

JP and Priya are fantastic teachers with lots of industry experience. They help people achieve amazing results. Their program is incredibly practical and they're super committed to helping others lear...

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Agile Coach
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Wonderful Team to work with !

I had enrolled myself twice with Leanwisdom - Leading SAFe 6.0 & SPC 6.0. Wonderful team to work with. Trainings are well organised, encourage to have interactive sessions, trainers address all...

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Agile & SAFe Coach
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Lucky to attend SPC Training

I attended Lean Wisdom's SAFe 6 Practice Consultant course in Nov 2024. I was really lucky to have enrolled with Lean Wisdom and was pleasure to gain knowledge from JP and Priya. There real experience...

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Deep knowledge on SAFe

It was amazing learning experience. Sathya has very deep knowledge and rich experience in Safe transformations. Case studies shared by him were really valuable. Best part of training, he didn't tried ...

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Delivery Manager
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The trainers and the entire team at Leanwisdom are awesome, they are extremely knowledgeable and provided me valuable insights about the SAFe framework. The were supportive, encouraging and ......

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Excellent SPC Trainers

I have a wonderful journey of SPC with Leanwisdom. JP and Satya both are excellent trainer. I have cleared the exam today and got my certification. I strongly recommend......

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Excellent POPM Training

I took safe popm training and SPC was Priyak hukkeri. It was superb training by great instructor. Topics were clearly explained with Practical industry references. All the questions were answered with...

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SAFe® POPM Certification Learning Path

1. Understanding the Role of the Product Owner/Product Manager

Explore the responsibilities of Product Owners and Product Managers in a SAFe enterprise. Master Lean-Agile principles, connect strategy to execution, and develop customer-centric skills for delivering value-driven solutions.

  • 1. Understand the responsibilities of the Product Owner (PO) and Product Manager (PM) roles in a SAFe enterprise.
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  • 1. Master Lean-Agile principles to align product vision with execution.
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  • 1. Learn to connect business strategy, customer needs, and team execution for value delivery.
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  • 1. Develop skills to understand customer needs through design thinking and customer-centric practices.
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Learn to prioritize and manage backlogs, participate in PI Planning, enable continuous value delivery, and collaborate effectively within Agile Release Trains, preparing for SAFe POPM certification success.

  • 1. Learn techniques for prioritizing features and managing team and program backlogs effectively.
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  • 1. Gain hands-on experience with PI Planning and delivering value through Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
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  • 1. Learn to ensure continuous value delivery using iterations, demos, and retrospectives.
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  • 1. Develop collaboration skills to work with stakeholders, teams, and customers to maximize value.
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  • 1. Final preparation and steps for POPM certification.
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SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification Curriculum

Your Path to SAFe Mastery

1. Foundation Phase - SAFe for Architects

Understanding the Role of Architects in SAFe

  • Architecting for Value Delivery in a SAFe Enterprise
  • Roles and Responsibilities of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects
  • Supporting Agile Release Trains (ARTs) for Continuous Value Flow

Lean-Agile Principles and Mindset

  • Embracing the Lean-Agile Mindset
  • SAFe Core Values and Principles
  • Applying Agile and Lean Principles to Architectural Practices

Aligning Architecture with Business Strategy

  • Developing Architectural Vision and Intent
  • Identifying and Aligning Value Streams and ARTs
  • Connecting Architecture to Business Goals

Collaborative Architecture Practices

  • Fostering Collaboration Across Teams, ARTs, and Stakeholders

  • Providing Architectural Support During Program Execution

  • Building Continuous Delivery Pipelines and Enabling DevOps

Supporting Program Increment (PI) Planning

  • Engaging in PI Planning to Align Teams and Stakeholders

  • Defining Architectural Enablers for Iteration Goals

  • Ensuring Technical Alignment for Business Objectives

Continuous Delivery and Value Enablement

  • Leveraging Agile Release Trains for Value Delivery

  • Supporting Continuous Integration and Deployment Practices

  • Addressing Technical Risks and Managing Dependencies

Collaborative Architecture Practices

  • Fostering Collaboration Across Teams, ARTs, and Stakeholders

  • Providing Architectural Support During Program Execution

  • Building Continuous Delivery Pipelines and Enabling DevOps

Supporting Program Increment (PI) Planning

  • Engaging in PI Planning to Align Teams and Stakeholders

  • Defining Architectural Enablers for Iteration Goals

  • Ensuring Technical Alignment for Business Objectives

Continuous Delivery and Value Enablement

  • Leveraging Agile Release Trains for Value Delivery

  • Supporting Continuous Integration and Deployment Practices

  • Addressing Technical Risks and Managing Dependencies

Maximizing Architectural Value

  • Leveraging Flow Metrics and KPIs to Optimize Architecture

  • Scaling Agile Architecture Across the Enterprise

  • Driving Continuous Improvement in Architectural Practices

Becoming a Certified SAFe Architect

  • Final Exam Preparation and Study Guides

  • Certification Process and Professional Growth Opportunities

Eligibility for SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification Course

Prerequisites and Eligibility

  • There are no prerequisites to attend this course.
  • Having 3+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, or product management is beneficial.
  • Experience in Agile frameworks such as Scrum is recommended.
  • Prior knowledge of Lean-Agile principles and practices is advantageous.
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Who This Course Is For

Who Can Attend?

  • Product Owners/Managers enhancing skills in SAFe environments.
  • Analysts and Solution Owners focused on delivering customer value.
  • Stakeholders collaborating with teams for customer-centric solutions.
  • Agile Teams participating in Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
  • Scrum Masters transitioning to Agile roles and methodologies.
  • Portfolio/Program Managers overseeing product development and delivery.
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TRANSFORM YOUR WORKFORCE

Supercharge your Business with Skilled Teams

For a faster, more customer-centric SAFe implementation, upskilling your teams is essential. Not only does it enhance efficiency, speed up time-to-market, improve quality, foster collaboration, and reduce risks, it also helps attract top talent and positions your enterprise for long-term growth and competitiveness.

Upskill and reskill your existing teams.

Achieve a quick and impressive ROI on upskilling.

Boost in-role productivity with new skills.

Elevate employee satisfaction and reduce turnover.

Get the SAFe® POPM Certification

Earn the Coveted SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager Credential

Earning the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification is more than just adding another credential to your resume—it's Scaled Agile's validation of your expertise in driving customer-centric product development and value delivery. This certification showcases your ability to prioritize, define, and deliver high-quality solutions in a SAFe enterprise, ensuring alignment between business goals and execution. It signifies to employers and peers that you have the knowledge and skills to collaborate effectively with Agile teams, stakeholders, and customers, playing a pivotal role in achieving business agility and success.

Earn the Coveted SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager Credential
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification?
The SAFe® POPM certification validates your ability to define, prioritize, and deliver value within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise. As a certified POPM, you will be equipped to manage product backlogs, collaborate effectively with Agile teams and stakeholders, drive product delivery within Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and ensure alignment between business goals and execution strategies.
While there are no formal prerequisites for the SAFe® POPM certification, it is recommended that candidates have at least three years of experience in Agile or product management roles, a basic understanding of Lean-Agile principles, and familiarity with Scrum practices to maximize their chances of success.
To achieve SAFe® POPM certification, you must complete a 2-day SAFe POPM course, pass a 45-question multiple-choice exam within 90 minutes, and achieve a minimum passing score of 77%. After passing, you need to accept the SAFe Certification Agreement and complete your POPM profile to finalize your certification.
The certification is valid for one year. To maintain it, you must complete 10 hours of continuing education annually, pay a $100 renewal fee, and stay current with SAFe updates by engaging with the SAFe community.
If you fail the exam, your first retake costs $50 and must be completed within 30 days. Each additional retake also costs $50, and you must wait 10 days between attempts, with a maximum of three attempts allowed within 90 days. Additional study resources are available to support your preparation.
The certification package includes a 2-day training session, your first exam attempt, a one-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, access to SAFe Studio, a digital certification badge, and all necessary certification materials and resources.
To prepare for the training, it is recommended to review basic Agile and Scrum concepts, familiarize yourself with Lean-Agile principles, complete any pre-course reading assignments provided, and bring real-world scenarios from your experience to enrich discussions and practical exercises.
1. What is covered in the 2-day POPM training course?
The 2-day SAFe® POPM training course provides a comprehensive curriculum covering the roles and responsibilities of Product Owners and Managers, techniques for aligning product strategy with business goals, methods for prioritizing and managing backlogs, collaboration during Program Increment (PI) Planning, and delivering value through Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
The training is offered in multiple formats to suit different needs: in-person training with interactive classroom sessions, live virtual training conducted online using digital collaboration tools, and hybrid options that combine both online and in-person sessions.
Participants receive a course workbook and materials, practice exercises and worksheets, digital access to presentation slides, case study documents, and access to online learning resources to enhance their understanding of the concepts taught during the course.
Since 100% attendance is required for certification, any missed sessions must be made up in future classes. For virtual training participants, recorded sessions are available for review to help you catch up on missed content.
1. What organizational capabilities do POPMs bring?
Certified SAFe® Product Owners and Product Managers (POPMs) bring expertise in backlog management and prioritization, ensuring that team efforts are closely aligned with business goals. They support the execution of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and contribute significantly to customer-centric product development, enhancing the organization’s overall Agile capabilities.
Investing in SAFe® POPM certification typically results in faster delivery of high-quality products, improved team collaboration and efficiency, and increased customer satisfaction. These outcomes enhance market competitiveness, making the certification a valuable investment for organizations.
Investing in SAFe® POPM certification delivers tangible benefits, including faster delivery of high-quality products, improved collaboration and efficiency among teams, and enhanced customer satisfaction. These advantages collectively boost an organization’s market competitiveness, making the certification a strategic investment.
1. Are post-course materials provided?
Yes, you’ll get access to SAFe Studio, which includes resources, tools, and continuous learning materials.
1. How much time is given to complete the exam?
Candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.
Yes, you can retake the exam, but additional fees apply. You can attempt it up to three times.
Yes, Scaled Agile provides a study guide and practice tests as part of the course material.
You can take the exam as soon as you feel prepared, typically within 30 days of course completion.
1. Are there hands-on activities during the course?
Yes, the course includes interactive exercises and real-world case studies.
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