Description
The POPM (Product Owner/Product Manager) training equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to effectively manage programs and prioritize backlogs. By completing this course, you will become a pivotal part of the product development lifecycle and a skilled expert in leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE) to achieve business goals.
With 70% of Fortune 100 companies and numerous Global 2000 organizations adopting SAFE, the framework’s popularity continues to rise. Scaled Agile reports that over 800,000 professionals have been trained in SAFE to date. According to the 14th State of Agile report, SAFE remains the leading scaling framework, chosen by 35% of respondents—a 5% increase over the previous year—and far surpassing alternatives like Scrum@Scale by 19%.
Renowned global brands, including Bosch, Lockheed Martin, PepsiCo, Cisco, and AstraZeneca, trust SAFE to accelerate time-to-market, enhance productivity, improve product quality, and boost employee satisfaction. With average salaries for SAFE Product Owners and Product Managers ranging between $83,865 and $124,613, the demand for certified SAFE professionals is surging. This course prepares you to meet the growing need for leaders who can deliver continuous value at the enterprise level.
The SAFE® 5.1 Product Owner/Product Manager certification is granted by Scaled Agile, Inc., following a two-day training led by a certified SAFE Program Consultant. Participants must pass the certification exam to demonstrate their expertise in applying the Scaled Agile Framework effectively.
Job Outlook
Earning a SAFE Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) Certification positions you as a highly sought-after professional, capable of driving Agile transformations and delivering value at scale.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are required to enroll in this course.
- Prior experience in a SAFE environment is recommended but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with Lean, Agile, or related certifications is helpful but not essential.
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- Program and Project Managers
- Scrum Masters
- Release Train Engineers
- Business Analysts
- Agile Coaches
- SAFE Program Consultants
- Development Managers
- Chief Technology Officers (CTOS)
- Consultants
- Architects and Engineers
- Directors
- Product Managers and Product Owners
- Delivery Managers
- Solution Train Engineers
- Software Developers
Skills You’ll Gain By completing the Certified SAFE PO/PM course, you will learn to
- Continuously improve Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
- Identify and address customer needs effectively.
- Enhance team performance and productivity.
- Develop epics, capabilities, features, and user stories.
- Prioritize product and team backlogs strategically.
- Deliver maximum business value at an enterprise scale.
