SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification

Name: SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager
Brand: Advance Agility
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Delivering Value through Effective Program Increment Execution

Master the art of maximizing ROI for both products and projects

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SAFe POPM 6.0

Duration: 2 days

Time: 9 am - 5 pm in all time zones

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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:

Describe SAFe for Lean Enterprises
Explain Value Streams
Describe the Lean-Agile Mindset for decision-making
Describe responsibilities of Product Owners and Product Management
Describe PI Planning
Describe the Product/Solution Vision
Identify how to forecast work through Roadmaps
Create beneficial Features
Identify how to manage the Program Backlog and Kanban
Identify how to communicate the Vision
Create PI Objectives
Organize and manage dependencies
Analyze risks
Apply User Stories

Identify how to plan an Iteration
Outline how to manage flow with the Team Kanban
Summarize how to continuously refine the backlog
Plan how to participate in the Iteration Review and Iteration Retrospective
Explain how to support DevOps and Release on Demand
Define how to participate in the PO Sync
Plan how to participate in the System Demo
Explain how to innovate throughout the PI
Summarize how to Inspect and Adapt
Learn about the assets and resources available on the SAFe Community Platform.
Navigation to SAFe ART & Team Events page
Navigation to the Toolkits and Templates page
Navigation to the exam guide and how to take the practice and certification exam

SAFe® POPM certification training gives you the following:

Login to the SAFe Community Portal where you can learn about the agile fundamentals and SAFe principles before the training.
Courseware page in the online portal from where you can access and download the digital workbook and all the content including templates, toolkit and videos about Product Owner/Product Manager role that will be taught in the class.
SAFe POPM Training – Two fill days of instructor led interactive training using collaborative tools and fun games with enough break for fresh air and lunch.
Access to web portal to take a practice test which gives you the same experience as taking the actual exam. This practice test can be taken multiple times and the results will be shown to you.
Access to the certification exam, which can be taken from home using the same community portal that you used for the practice test.

An additional one hour’s support from our trainers post training to check how prepared you are for your certification exam and give you exam tips and additional practice test questions on demand.
On passing the exam you will get SAFe POPM Certification and a digital badge.
One year membership of the SAFe community portal which hosts media library and lots of tools and templates to help Product Owners/Product Managers in their daily job.
You will also get 15 PDUs from PMI and 15 SEUs from Scaled Agile
In these two days we will be focused on active learning. Active learning is an approach in which all learners are engaged in the learning process. This means that learners are encouraged to engage with the material, to participate in the activities, and to collaborate with each other. Active learning stands in contrast to traditional models in which learners are passive recipients of knowledge from an expert. We do not expect learners in class to listen and memorize. Instead, we help them demonstrate their understanding, and ask them how they would apply the new knowledge

Exam name: SAFe® 6.0 Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
Exam format: Multiple choice; Multiple select
Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager course
Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam

Number of questions – 45
Passing score – 36 out of 45 (80%)
Language – English
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.
Retake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

What can you expect from SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Course?

A SAFe Product Owner (PO) acts as the team's customer representative and collaborates with Product Management and other stakeholders, such as other Product Owners, to define and rank the stories in the Team Backlog in order to ensure that the system or solution effectively addresses program priorities while preserving the technical integrity of the features or components the team is accountable for developing. The PO is the only team member with the authority to accept stories as completed, and they play a vital role in quality

As the internal customer voice for the Agile Release Train (ART), a SAFe Product Manager (PM) collaborates with Product Owners to continuously create and present the customer vision to the development teams. To guarantee that the solution complies with pertinent standards and other system quality requirements, the product manager defines the features of the system, creates an economically prioritised backlog for the ART, and takes part in the validation of the suggested feature benefit hypotheses.

Participants in the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager course will learn in-depth concepts about the Agile Release Train (ART), including how it creates value and what participants can do to fulfil their roles to the best of their abilities.

Additionally, they will learn how to write Epics, breakdown them into Features and Stories, plan and carry out Iterations, and plan Program Increments using Lean thinking. Finally, participants gain knowledge of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, as well as how to work effectively with Product Managers and Product Owners and what it takes to continuously improve the ART.

Individuals who take the course become ready to sit for the exam and earn the SAFe® 6 Product Owner/Product Manager certification (POPM).

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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 Product Owner/Product Manager Certification

Obtaining the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification can help you take your career to the next level and gain recognition as an elite member of your organization. With POPM certification, you'll have the knowledge and skills to effectively lead your team to success, all while developing the ability to coordinate the alignment, delivery and collaboration for multiple Agile teams. Additionally, by earning POPM 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 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification helps you to upskill and gives you knowledge and information that you need to thrive in this digital age.

Career Advancement – SAFe POPM 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 Product Owner/Product Manager.

One of the benefits of POPM certification is the potential for a high salary. The average salary for a certified Product Owner/Product Manager is around $21,862.

There is a growing demand for Product Owners/Product Managers 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 Scrum Masters and related roles.

Some of the job roles that POPM 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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Career Path

Scrum Master

Advanced Scrum Master

Release Train Engineer

SAFe Program Consultant

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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

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Steps to become a SAFe Agile Expert with Advance Agility

Book a session with our Agile Expert

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

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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

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)
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Can you help me with more information on SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification?

Please drop an email to support@advanceagility.com
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is the open-book SAFe Scrum Master Exam?

No. The test is closed-book.
Will a proctor oversee the SAFe Scrum Master exam?

No. The SAFe Scrum Master test isn't supervised.
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.
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.