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Overview
Align strategy with agile execution and AI to accelerate measurable value delivery for your enterprise.
In this two-day certification course, learn to effectively perform the Product Owner/ Product Manager (POPM) role in the Agile Release Train (ART). Gain skills to break down Epics into Features and Stories, manage backlogs, leverage AI, plan and execute Iterations and Planning Intervals, and use the Continuous Delivery Pipeline for improvement.
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However the following prerequisites are highly recommended:
- Attend a Leading SAFe® course
- Experience working in a SAFe environment
- Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications
There are around 3 hours of mostly video-led learning – supported by additional reading – that will be accessed through SAFe studio. An account will need to be set up for this, but all instructions and support will be provided. This will be sent to all learners approximately 1 week prior to the course start date.
Target audience
- Product Owners, Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
- Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, and members of the LACE
- Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
Learning Outcomes
Role & Responsibilities
Master the day-to-day responsibilities of a SAFe POPM, including backlog ownership, forecasting, and managing risks and dependencies.
Lead and Support PI Planning
Understand how to prepare for and lead PI planning, aligning vision with business goals and working with teams to establish clear PI objectives.
Product Delivery
Use lean-agile thinking and customer-centricity to define, prioritize, and deliver features and stories that can be built, tested, and delivered quickly.
AI Skills for Modern Product Roles
Learn practical, responsible AI techniques to enhance backlog refinement, prioritization, feature discovery, and customer connection.
Course Outline
- Becoming a Product Owner/Product Manager in the SAFe enterprise
- Preparing for and leading PI Planning
- Executing Iterations
- Executing the Planning Interval
- Becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager
- AI skills for modern product roles
What Attendees Get
Class registration includes:
- Digital course workbook and materials
- One-year access to SAFe Insider, which includes unlimited access to the SAFe Framework, SAFe CoPilot, and select SAFe Connect Forums
- Opportunity to earn an industry-leading SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification, renewed yearly
Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.
Exam Details
- Exam name: AI-Empowered SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager
- Exam format: Multiple choice
- Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
- Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within SAFe Studio upon completion of the SAFe® 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% passing score)
- 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. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@scaledagile.com for any retake questions.
Please note that, in the event of cancellation within 1 week of the course start date, that £120 of the course fee is non-refundable as this is the cost to register each learner for the SAFe site for the exam.
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
- AI-Empowered SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager certificate
- A POPM SAFe digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership, which includes access to the SAFe studio.
- Access to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey
PDU credits
Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
FAQ
If you are already Certified SAFe® 6 Product Owner/Product Manager and want to upgrade to the AI Empowered SAFe® 6 Product Owner/Product Manager, please access SAFe® FAQ’s which explains the process.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I create an account on myQA.com?
There are a number of ways to create an account. If you are a self-funder, simply select the "Create account" option on the login page.
If you have been booked onto a course by your company, you will receive a confirmation email. From this email, select "Sign into myQA" and you will be taken to the "Create account" page. Complete all of the details and select "Create account".
If you have the booking number you can also go here and select the "I have a booking number" option. Enter the booking reference and your surname. If the details match, you will be taken to the "Create account" page from where you can enter your details and confirm your account.
Find more answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs: Bookings & Cancellations page.
How do QA’s virtual classroom courses work?
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How do QA’s online courses work?
QA online courses, also commonly known as distance learning courses or elearning courses, take the form of interactive software designed for individual learning, but you will also have access to full support from our subject-matter experts for the duration of your course.
Once you have purchased the Online course and have completed your registration, you will receive the necessary details to enable you to immediately access it through our e-learning platform and you can start to learn straight away, from any compatible device. Access to the online learning platform is valid for one year from the booking date.
All courses are built around case studies and presented in an engaging format, which includes storytelling elements, video, audio and humour. Every case study is supported by sample documents and a collection of Knowledge Nuggets that provide more in-depth detail on the wider processes.
When will I receive my joining instructions?
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When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates of Achievement are issued at the end the course, either as a hard copy or via email. Read more here.