SAFe® 6.0 Lean Portfolio Management(LPM) Certification Training
Become a leader who delivers the value that matters the most
Gain the skills to connect strategic portfolio management with Agile delivery
Learn how senior leadership can leverage Lean to connect strategy to execution
Maximize throughput of value, prevent bottlenecks and be a good servant leader
In these two days we will be focused on active learning of the below learning goals. By end of these two days, you should be able to:
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Explain the need for Lean Portfolio Management
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Describe the Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe Principles
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Recognize the problem of project cost accounting
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Describe the key benefits of organizing around value
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Define a SAFe portfolio structure
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Construct well-written Strategic Themes
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Explore a current and a future state of a portfolio
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Describe the portfolio Roadmap
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Define portfolio Epics
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Explain how to estimate Epic costs
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Describe the benefits of the SAFe Lean Startup Cycle
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Describe the need for the four Lean Budget Guardrails
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Explain the purpose of the LPM events
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Explore how to establish Value Stream budgets
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Explain the value of portfolio flow
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Define the steps in a Portfolio Kanban
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Explain how to sequence Epics with weighted shortest job first (WSJF)
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Describe Value Stream coordination
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Describe the role of the LACE in supporting program execution
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Discuss the value of the APMO
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Explain how to use Measure and Grow to improve program execution
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Discuss strategies for measuring Lean portfolio performance
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Explain how to achieve continuous compliance
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Relate Technology Business Management to SAFe
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Explore Agile software development capitalization
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Prepare for the LPM Getting Started Workshop
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Learn about the assets and resources available on the SAFe Community Platform.
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Navigation to SAFe ART & Team Events page
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Navigation to the Toolkits and Templates page
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Navigation to the exam guide and how to take the practice and certification exam
What can you expect from SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Course?
Executives, project management officers (PMOs), and other important stakeholders may plan dynamically and be adaptable enough to shift initiatives and budgets as the market changes with the help of the Lean Portfolio Management course. The LPM course provides participants with the skills and strategies required to successfully interact with distributed teams in remote environments.
Senior leadership uses lean concepts to link strategy to execution, which is referred to as Lean Portfolio Management (LPM). You will learn how to include feedback from participatory budgeting, how to react to change while upholding your funding goal and roadmap, how to link portfolio strategy and initiatives to the agile planning and execution of work, and more. With a focus on advancing the delivery of value to consumers through the development of products and solutions, LPM's major goal is to match agile development with business strategy. LPM and agile development methodologies can be combined to increase business agility.
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Real-world success stories: Hear from our learners...
I attended SSM training here, Priyanka Tiwari was my trainee. In a 2 day training, she helped us to understand the complete SAFe Agility with ease. The sessions were interesting & interactive, explanation was in detail, I am satisfied with the output and I cleared my Exam. If you are a beginner and looking for a proper training in SSM, just go for this.
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Benefits of SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Certification
Obtaining the SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Certification can help you take your career to the next level and gain recognition as an elite member of your organization. A Certified SAFe 6.0 Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) is acquainted about how strategy and investment funds are developed, how to integrate Agile portfolio operations and Lean governance, and how to create a plan for bringing the Lean Portfolio Management function into play. Additionally, by earning LPM certification, you'll open new opportunities for career growth and partnerships with top enterprises
Knowledge is power and in this digital age it’s very important that we upskill ourselves. The SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Certification helps you to upskill and gives you knowledge and information that you need to thrive in this digital age.
Career Advancement – SAFe LPM is one of the most in demand certifications and helps you in getting more interview calls than people without the certifications.
The training provides the latest trends and real-life experiences from the expert trainers who have worked as a Lean Portfolio Manager.
One of the benefits of LPM certification is the potential for a high salary. The average salary for a certified Lean Portfolio Manager is around $167,415.
There is a growing demand for Lean Portfolio Manager across multiple industries, including finance, communications, government, energy, and healthcare. By 2024, it's projected that there will be a 70% increase in job listings for Lean Portfolio Manager and related roles.
Some of the job roles that LPM certification can help you qualify for include Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, Delivery Lead, Agile Scrum Master, Program Manager, Project Manager, Enterprise Agile Coach, Automation Engineer, and Project Lead.
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Why Choose Us?
Accredited Gold Partner of Scaled Agile Academy
One-on-one mentoring by SPCs to improve Your SAFe knowledge
Trainers with 20+ years of experience
Extensive and highly interactive mock exam to prepare for the final exam
Free online access to all Webinars
100% Success rate
Steps to become a SAFe Scrum Master with Advance Agility
Book a session with our Scrum Expert
Register for the Course
Get the access to Community Page, watch pre-course videos and download the digital workbook
Attend the Training
Prepare for the exam and take the practice test
Take the certification exam and get certified
Take post training support session with us if required and start your journey
Free Bonus
Free Lifetime Post Training Support
Re-attend this training an unlimited number of times in future
Free training for version upgrade of this certification in future
Free one hour of coaching for interview preparation
Additional 10% discount for other training provided by us
Free e-copy of latest Scrum Guide
Free Practice Exam Question Bank
FAQs
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What qualifications are needed to enroll in the SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) course?Anyone interested in learning more about the SAFe framework and developing their abilities to take advantage of this potent framework can enroll in this certified SAFe Scrum Master course; there are no prerequisites. To succeed on the Certified SAFe Scrum Mater (SSM) certification test, you need have knowledge with the following: 1. Agile principles and concepts 2. Understanding the methods used in the development of hardware and software using Scrum, Kanban, and eXtreme Programming (XP)
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Who should enroll in the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) course?The following people will gain something from this course: 1. New Scrum Masters who must fill the position. 2. Current Scrum Masters who want to comprehend their position inside a SAFe enterprise 3. Team Leads who desire to comprehend the duty of the Scrum Master SAFe Release Train engineers who want to instruct Scrum Masters on their responsibilities.
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Who can take this certification?This training is open to professionals in non-IT and IT businesses who want to work in a SAFe® environment. Professionals from the list below are welcome to enroll in the course: 1. Program or Project Managers 2. Scrum Masters 3. Team Leads 4. Release Train Engineers 5. Business Analysts 6. Agile Coaches 7. Portfolio Managers 8. Consultants 9. Architects 10. Engineers 11. Developers 12. Directors 13. Quality Managers 14. Product Managers 15. Product Owner 16. Delivery Manager 17. Program Manager
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After finishing this SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master with SSM Certification course, what practical skills can I anticipate having?We want to make sure you have all the abilities necessary to be a successful SAFe Scrum Master with our Certified SAFe Scrum Master program. You will gain the practical skills companies need in a SAFe Scrum Master throughout this two-day program's engaging and interactive sessions: 1. Leadership 2. Coaching 3. Change management 4. Motivation 5. Conflict management 6. Facilitation 7. Lean-Agile management 8. Supporting execution of program 9. Training Agile teams 10. Resolving impediments 11. Enhancing team performance 12. Leading and facilitating change 13. Identifying customer needs 14. Guiding teams for enhanced productivity and performance 15. Facilitating workshop to write epics, capabilities, features, and stories 16. Facilitating backlogs prioritization 17. Delivering the maximum business value at scale
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How long this SAFe Scum Master (SSM) certification is valid?The validity of the SSM certification is for one year, after which you may renew it by paying a fee of $250.
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Do you offer SAFe Scum Master (SSM) certification training materials?Yes, we do. As part of this training, you get access to SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) digital workbook which can be downloaded via Scaled Agile Portal.
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Do you offer classroom training as well?We do provide class-room training. To deliver this, we will require a minimum of 15 members. For additional information about enrolling in in-house training at your business, support@advanceagility.com
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What if, I have more doubts post training completion?You can write it to support@advanceagility.com with the training details you have attended, and our support team will get back to you shortly.
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What will I be able to do once I've completed the SAFe Scrum Master course?To assist you in getting ready for the Certified SAFe Scrum Master test, the Certified SAFe Scrum Master course has been carefully created. After successfully completing this online SAFe Scrum Master course, you will have the skills necessary to: 1. Scale Agile in a SAFe enterprise and help teams organize Scrum events. 2. Ensure successful iteration execution. 3. Support the efficient implementation of Program Increment. 4. Encourage constant progress. 5. Coach agile teams to get the best business outcomes.
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Can you help me with the exam details of SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)?1. Exam name –SAFe® 6.0 Scrum Master Exam 2. Exam format – Multiple choice; Multiple select. 3. Exam delivery – Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, time boxed 4. Exam access – Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe® Scrum Master course. 5. Exam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam. 6. Number of questions – 45 7. Passing score=33 out of 45 (73%) 8. Language – English 9. Exam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50 as per the current policy from Scaled Agile INC. 10. Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
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Can you help me with more information on SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification?Please drop an email to support@advanceagility.com
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What comes after the Scrum Master (SSM) in SAFe?You will be prepared to assume the SAFe Scrum Master role in top organizations once you have earned your SAFe Scrum Master certification. By obtaining the following certificates, you can further your SAFe skills: 1. SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master 2. SAFe® Product Owner 3. SAFe® Product Manager 4. SAFe® Release Train Engineer 5. SAFe® Program Consultant
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How can having a SAFe Scrum Master certification benefit me?You benefit from the SAFe Scrum Master certification by: 1. Verify your dedication to maintaining excellence and quality 2. Showcase your knowledge of SAFe® and enterprise-level Scrum implementation. 3. Develop your SAFe® career with assurance. 4. Get noticed in employment interviews or when applying for promotions. 5. Demand greater pay than your non-certified competitors. 6. Connect with business leaders and experts in Agile 7. The SAFe® Scrum Master Certification will help you get ready for the next step in enhancing your Agile career progression. The most widely used technique for scaling Agile is the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), which is used by 70% of Fortune 100 and many Global 2000 firms. Its core ideas include Lean, systems thinking, Agile development, design thinking, and DevOps. The need for SAFe Scrum Masters is greater than ever, and the qualification will undoubtedly lead to chances for high-paying Scrum Master positions across industries.
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What are the SAFe Scrum Master exam requirements, including the passing score?Online testing for the SAFe Scrum Master certification is closed-book. There are 45 multiple-choice questions on the examination, and you have 90 minutes to respond (exam duration). For the SSM 4 exam, you must correctly answer 33 out of 45 questions, and for the SSM 6 exam, 34 out of 45 questions.
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How challenging is the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam?The SSM exam is a closed-book exam, and as long as you have the necessary training, passing it shouldn't be too challenging. All of the activities we provide for your thorough exam preparation and coaching are intended to help you pass the test on your first try.
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From where can I access the exam link?Scaled Agile, Inc. will send you a welcome email after your 16-hour course is over. The URL that will connect you to the exam website is included in this email.
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Can I pause the test and come back to it later?No, you won't be allowed to pause the test and you'll only have 90 minutes to do it. You can open the window again right away if you unintentionally close it. You must contact support@scaledagile.com if you are unable to access the test for a lengthy period of time or lose your internet connection.
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Can I request a re-evaluation if I don't pass?The exam is not subject to re-evaluation. You can retake the test if you don't pass, though.
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If I don't pass the SAFe Scrum Master certification exam, can I take it again? By when?If the exam is taken within 30 days after the end of the course, the first try is indeed included in the course registration cost. Each additional retake costs $50. It is possible to take the exam again right away after failing the first time. The waiting time is 10 days for the third try and 30 days for the fourth. Read Scaled Agile's Exam Retake Policy for additional information.
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If I don't do well on the test, may I retake it? By when?If you have already taken the test and received a low score, you are not permitted to retake it. You are the only one who can see your test results. Your test results won't be visible to anyone else.
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How long does it take to get the results of the SAFe Scrum Master exam?Following your try at the exam and click of the submit button, you will receive your results instantly.
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How many times can I take the SAFe Scrum Master exam before failing?If you're willing to pay for it, there are no restrictions on how many times you can take the exam. Within 30 days after the course completion, Scaled Agile, Inc. allows you to take the first attempt for free. Thereafter, each retake attempt costs $50.
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How challenging is the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam? Is the SAFe Scrum Master Exam challenging?The SAFe SSM exam is a closed-book exam, and as long as you've had the necessary training, passing it shouldn't be too challenging. All of the activities we provide for your thorough exam preparation and coaching are intended to help you pass the test on your first try.
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Is the open-book SAFe Scrum Master Exam?No. The test is closed-book.
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Will a proctor oversee the SAFe Scrum Master exam?No. The SAFe Scrum Master test isn't supervised.
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What should I do to be ready for the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam?Attending the SAFe Scrum Master course is the first step in getting ready for the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Exam. You will get access to all the tools and study materials as well as a deeper comprehension of all the ideas thanks to this.
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What is the best way to pass the SAFe Scrum Master exam?The SAFe Scrum Master test is made to assess candidates' knowledge and expertise in relation to the position. Scaled Agile advises candidates to take the course and read all suggested resources thoroughly before taking the exam because it is a closed-book exam.
