SAFe®6 Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) - Classroom (exam included)
2.650,00 EUR
- 2 days
In this two-day workshop-style course, participants gain the practical tools and techniques required to implement the Lean Portfolio Management functions of strategy and investment finance, Agile Portfolio Operations, and Lean Governance. By participating in the course, you are prepared to take the SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager exam and become a certified SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM). The Lean Portfolio Management 6 training is provided under the Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement.
Key Features
Language
Course and material are in English
Level
Intermediate for professionals
2 day online live classroom
8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
Study Time
35 hours of study time recommended
Working methods
Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussions, practical workshops, case studies and online practice tests.
One year membership
in the SAFe Community Platform with access to members-only resources such as webinars, workbooks, and guidance.
Exam Included
The first exam included as part of the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion.
Certification
Certification for completed course and SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager certification upon passing of exam
About the course
A Certified SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager is a SAFe professional who works with enterprise executives, Product and Solution Managers, Enterprise Architects, Agile PMO personnel, and Agile teams to align strategy and execution by applying Lean and systems thinking approaches to strategy and investment funding, agile portfolio operations, and governance.
Participants in the course have the opportunity to capture the current and the future state of their portfolio with the Portfolio Canvas tool and identify important business initiatives for achieving the future state. Participants also explore methods to establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban and prioritize initiatives for maximum economic benefit. The course also provides insights on how to establish Value Stream Budgets and Lean Budget Guardrails and measure the Lean portfolio performance.
Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM).
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this Safe6 Lean Portfolio Manager Classroom Course , you will be able to:
Describe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategy
Establish the Portfolio Vision
Implement Lean Budgeting and Guardrails
Establish flow with the Portfolio Kanban
Support operational excellence with an Agile Program Management Office (PMO), and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
Measure LPM Performance
Build a plan for LPM Implementation
Course timeline
Describe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
Lesson 01
Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategy
Lesson 02
Establish the Portfolio Vision
Lesson 03
Implement Lean Budgeting and Guardrails
Lesson 04
Establish flow with the Portfolio Kanban
Lesson 05
Support operational excellence
Lesson 06
with an Agile Program Management Office (PMO) and Communities of Practice (CoPs)
Coordinate Value Streams
Lesson 07
Measure LPM performance
Lesson 08
Build a plan for LPM implementation
Lesson 09
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
The SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) certification is aimed at individuals and roles involved in strategic decision-making, portfolio governance, and aligning execution with organizational goals. It is designed for professionals responsible for managing or influencing Lean-Agile portfolios.
Executives and leaders (CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CTO)
Enterprise Architects
Portfolio managers
Solution managers
Business unit managers
SAFe program consultants
Exam Details
Requirements:
The first step towards becoming a certified SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager is to attend the Lean Portfolio Management course. This is a requirement, as participation in the course gives access to all study material and the exam. Please note that participation in the course does not guarantee that you will pass the exam.
Exam prerequisite skills or knowledge:
- Basic to intermediate understanding of SAFe
- Basic understanding of strategy
- Basic understanding of financing models
- Understanding of how to organize value streams
Participants must attend the two course days to be eligible to graduate. More detailed information about the SAFe exam can be found on the Scaled Agile website.
Exam details:
- Exam name: SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio 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 Lean Portfolio Management course
- Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam
- Number of Questions: 60
- Passing Score: 32 out of 45 (71% passing score)
- Exam 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 USD
- 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 [email protected] for any retake questions.
Licensing
and equality policy
Licensing and accreditation
SAFe®6 Lean Portfolio Manager training course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is provided under Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement and complies with the requirements for Scaled Agile, Inc. Courseware License Agreement.
Equality policy
Requests for special testing accommodations can be submitted directly to Scaled Agile using the SAI Testing Accommodations Request Form. Decisions on accommodations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and all details will remain confidential in accordance with Scaled Agile's Privacy Policy. For more information, please visit ScaledAgile’s Website.
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