16 Topics
5 Days
80 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for;
1. Product Owners
2. Product Managers
3. Business Analysts
4. Agile Product Managers
5. Product Line Managers
6. Product Marketing Managers
7. Portfolio Managers
8. Program Managers
9. Anyone responsible for defining and managing product backlogs
10. Individuals preparing for the SAFe POPM certification
Session Objectives
- Understand the Product Owner and Product Manager roles in SAFe
- Master the responsibilities within a SAFe enterprise
- Learn to write epics, capabilities, features, and stories
- Understand how to apply Lean-Agile principles to the product life cycle
- Participate effectively in Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Learn to manage and prioritize the Program and Team Backlogs
- Discover techniques for continuous exploration and customer collaboration
- Understand the role of Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps
- Gain skills in coordinating with other teams on an Agile Release Train
- Prepare for the SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification exam
About the Course
Elevate your role as a value driver in a Lean-Agile enterprise with our SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager training. This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively define and deliver products and solutions that delight customers and achieve business outcomes. You will learn to operate at the intersection of business, technology, and customer needs, mastering the critical skills required to manage the Program and Team Backlogs, prioritize work, and collaborate with teams within an Agile Release Train (ART). This training is your gateway to becoming an indispensable leader in your organization's Agile transformation journey, ensuring that your teams are always working on the highest-priority initiatives.
Our comprehensive curriculum provides a deep dive into the Product Owner and Product Manager roles within the Scaled Agile Framework. You will engage in hands-on activities, real-world simulations, and case studies to solidify your understanding of how to lead successful Product Backlog management, participate in PI Planning, and execute with precision. This course is perfect for professionals who are looking to enhance their ability to communicate with stakeholders, foster a shared vision, and guide their teams toward continuous value delivery. By the end, you'll be fully equipped to champion the customer's voice and drive the success of your products at enterprise scale.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 80 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Differentiating between the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
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Workshop 1.2:
The PO/PM's connection to the SAFe House of Lean
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Workshop 1.3:
The responsibilities of a PO/PM in an Agile Release Train
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Workshop 1.4:
The Lean-Agile mindset for product professionals
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Workshop 1.5:
The PO/PM as a champion for the customer
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Workshop 2.1:
The importance of continuous customer feedback
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Workshop 2.2:
Techniques for customer research and discovery
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Workshop 2.3:
Understanding user personas and customer journey maps
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Workshop 2.4:
Using Design Thinking to create innovative solutions
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Workshop 2.5:
The role of continuous exploration in SAFe
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Workshop 3.1:
Understanding the structure of an ART
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Workshop 3.2:
The key roles and events within an ART
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Workshop 3.3:
How the PO/PM collaborates with the Release Train Engineer
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Workshop 3.4:
The importance of synchronization and alignment
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Workshop 3.5:
The PO/PM as a member of the ART team
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Workshop 4.1:
The relationship between the Vision, Epics, Features, and Stories
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Workshop 4.2:
How features are defined and managed
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Workshop 4.3:
Connecting features to business value
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Workshop 4.4:
The role of the Program Kanban system
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Workshop 4.5:
Prioritizing features using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)
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Workshop 5.1:
Preparing the Program Backlog for PI Planning
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Workshop 5.2:
How to define and communicate the business context
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Workshop 5.3:
The role of the PO/PM in preparing the team
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Workshop 5.4:
The importance of a well-defined Product Vision
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Workshop 5.5:
Creating draft Features and dependencies for the PI
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Workshop 6.1:
The agenda and flow of a PI Planning event
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Workshop 6.2:
The role of the PO/PM in breakout sessions
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Workshop 6.3:
Communicating the business context and objectives
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Workshop 6.4:
Facilitating the creation of team PI Objectives
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Workshop 6.5:
Resolving dependencies and risks during the event
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Workshop 7.1:
The relationship between the Program Backlog and Team Backlog
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Workshop 7.2:
How to refine and elaborate stories
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Workshop 7.3:
The importance of acceptance criteria
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Workshop 7.4:
The PO/PM's responsibility for the Team Backlog
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Workshop 7.5:
Using the Team Kanban to manage workflow
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Workshop 8.1:
Writing effective user stories and acceptance criteria
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Workshop 8.2:
The INVEST model for good stories
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Workshop 8.3:
The role of the PO/PM in story estimation
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Workshop 8.4:
Splitting large stories into smaller, manageable pieces
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Workshop 8.5:
Techniques for continuous story refinement
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Workshop 9.1:
The components of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP)
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Workshop 9.2:
The role of the PO/PM in the CDP
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Workshop 9.3:
How DevOps practices support product delivery
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Workshop 9.4:
Understanding Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
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Workshop 9.5:
The importance of value stream mapping
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Workshop 10.1:
The role of the PO/PM in Sprint Planning and Daily Scrums
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Workshop 10.2:
The importance of synchronization within the ART
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Workshop 10.3:
Attending the Scrum of Scrums to resolve dependencies
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Workshop 10.4:
The PO/PM's role in the System Demo
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Workshop 10.5:
Getting and giving feedback during the PI
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Workshop 11.1:
Building a strong product vision and roadmap
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Workshop 11.2:
Engaging stakeholders and managing their expectations
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Workshop 11.3:
The role of the PO/PM in the Solution Train
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Workshop 11.4:
Leading with influence, not authority
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Workshop 11.5:
Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
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Workshop 12.1:
The importance of short, frequent feedback loops
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Workshop 12.2:
Using metrics to drive product decisions
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Workshop 12.3:
The role of the PO/PM in the Inspect & Adapt event
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Workshop 12.4:
Continuous learning and improvement
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Workshop 12.5:
The PO/PM's connection to the Solution Intent
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Workshop 13.1:
How the PO/PM contributes to LPM
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Workshop 13.2:
The role of the Portfolio Kanban system
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Workshop 13.3:
Connecting strategic themes to features
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Workshop 13.4:
Understanding the flow of work from strategy to execution
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Workshop 13.5:
The PO/PM's responsibility to manage capacity and demand
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Workshop 14.1:
Understanding the concept of value streams
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Workshop 14.2:
How to measure business value
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Workshop 14.3:
The role of the PO/PM in ensuring business outcomes
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Workshop 14.4:
The importance of economic decision-making
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Workshop 14.5:
Maximizing the value delivered by the ART
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Workshop 15.1:
The role of the Solution Management team
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Workshop 15.2:
How PO/PMs collaborate on a Solution Train
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Workshop 15.3:
The importance of Solution context and Solution Intent
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Workshop 15.4:
Understanding the Pre-PI Planning event
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Workshop 15.5:
Executing with the Solution Train
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Workshop 16.1:
A comprehensive review of key SAFe POPM concepts
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Workshop 16.2:
Preparing for the certification exam with practice questions
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Workshop 16.3:
Building a personal development plan for your role
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Workshop 16.4:
The importance of staying current with SAFe updates
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Workshop 16.5:
Leveraging the SAFe community for ongoing support
