Lean Portfolio Management 6.0

The two-day Lean Portfolio Management certification is a workshop-style course that allows attendees to use the Portfolio canvas tool to capture the current and future state of their portfolio. It also helps them identify critical business initiatives for achieving the future state. Learners also explore methods to establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban and prioritize initiatives for maximum economic benefit. The Lean Portfolio Management certification course also delves into how one can establish Value Stream Budgets and Lean Budget Guardrails and measure the Lean portfolio performance.
Duration: 2 Days
 | 7 hours/day
Education Credits: 16 PDUs
Level: Foundation

Delivery Language: English

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Pricing: $1249

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Learning Goals

  • Defining Lean Portfolio Management.
  • Connecting portfolio and enterprise strategy.
  • Establishing Portfolio Vision.
  • Implementing Lean Budgeting & Guardrails.
  • Establish flow with Portfolio Kanban.
  • Supporting operational excellence with Agile Program Management Office (PMO) and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
  • Coordinating Value Systems.
  • Measuring LPM performance.
  • Building plans for LPM implementation.

Course Modules

  • An introduction to Lean Portfolio Management.
  • Establishing Strategy & Investment Funding.
  • Applying Agile Portfolio Operations.
  • Applying Lean Governance.
  • Implementing the LPM function.

Benefits

  • This course also prepares attendees for the SAFe LPM certification exam.
  • A one-year certified membership as a SAFe LPM, which includes access to the LPM Community of Practice.
  • Gain the practical tools and techniques necessary to implement Lean portfolio Management functions.

Takeaways

  • Attendee workbook.
  • Preparation and eligibility to take the Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner exam
  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform.
  • Course certificate of completion.

Learners

Agile Coaches Architects CEO Consultants CTO Directors Human Resources Portfolio Managers Product Managers Program Managers Program or Project Managers Release Train Engineers SAFe Program Consultant Solution Manager

Certification & Exam Details

A Certified SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) understands how Strategy and Investment funding is established, how to apply Agile Portfolio operations and Lean governance, and how to build a plan for implementing the Lean Portfolio Management function. The key areas of competency are:
  • Connecting the Portfolio to Enterprise strategy.
  • Establishing the Portfolio Vision.
  • Implementing Lean Budgeting and Guardrails.
  • Establishing flow with the Portfolio Kanban.
  • Establishing Strategy and Investment funding.
  • Applying Agile Portfolio Operations.
  • Applying Lean Governance.
  • Building a plan for implementing the Lean Portfolio Management function.
  • Coordinating Value Streams.
  • Measuring the Lean Portfolio Management function performance.
Completion of this course gives you access to the exam and all related study materials as part of your Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform.
  • Exam name:
    • SAFe® 4 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam, or
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0), or
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0.1)
  • 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:
    • SAFe® 4 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam: Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam.
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0): Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the exam.
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0.1): Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.
  • Number of questions:
    • SAFe® 4 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam: 60 questions
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0): 60 questions
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0.1): 45 questions
  • Passing score:
    • SAFe® 4 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam: 42 out of 60 (70%)
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0): 42 out of 60 (70%)
    • SAFe® 5 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam (5.0.1): 32 out of 45 (71%)
  • 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 the exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.
The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:
  • Course materials: The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to refer back to the content that was presented during the class.
  • Study guide: This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
  • Practice test: The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam,* and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost. *This is not the actual exam, and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.
  • Sample Questions: A web-enabled, flashcard style version of the sample questions can be found online and in the study guide.
The course is open to all individuals regardless of experience. However, we highly recommend the following prerequisites for those who intend to take the SAFe LPM certification exam:
  • A thorough understanding of Agile concepts & principles.
  • Attended Leading SAFe or SAFe PM/PO course.
  • Experience working in a SAFe environment.
Becoming a Certified SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager requires an exceptional range of skills. Certification includes:
  • Certified SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager PDF certificate.
  • Certified SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager digital badge to promote the accomplishment online.
  • One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the LPM Community of Practice.
  • Access to Meetup groups and events that provide connections to other certified SAFe professionals.
  • A variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journey.

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