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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Scaled Agile
Exam Format
90 min
80%
Foundational
Registration
$995 USD
Online Proctored or online proctoring
Validity
1 year
Pass the latest version of the exam; Earn continuing education credits through SAFe events; Complete additional SAFe certifications
SAFE-PRODUCT-OWNER-PRODUCT-MANAGER Exam Topics and Domains
SAFE-PRODUCT-OWNER-PRODUCT-MANAGER is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Azure DevOps, Vision workshops, Agile Release Train, ART synchronization, and more.
1
Product Owner/Product Management Roles and Responsibilities
15%
SAFe for Product Owner/Product Management
Understanding the SAFe Framework
- Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager role
- Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles
The Lean-Agile Mindset
Lean Thinking and Agile Values
- Apply lean-agile thinking to product development
- Use economic view for decision-making
Value Streams
Operational and Development Value Streams
- Identify and map value streams
- Understand customer centricity in value delivery
Product Owner/Product Management Responsibilities
Dual Role DistinctionsDay-to-day Activities
- Complete day-to-day responsibilities of a SAFe PO or PM
- Manage backlogs, forecasting, risks, and dependencies
2
PI Planning Preparation
22.5%
PI Planning
PI Planning Overview
- Understand PI Planning purpose and process
- Prepare effectively for PI Planning events
The Solution Vision
Vision Development and Communication
- Define and communicate product vision
- Align vision with business goals
Solution and PI Roadmaps
Roadmap Development
- Create and maintain product roadmaps
- Align roadmaps with PI planning
Customer-centric Features
Feature Definition and Customer Value
- Write customer-centric features
- Define clear acceptance criteria and benefit hypothesis
ART Backlog and Kanban
Program Backlog Management
- Manage Program Backlog using Kanban
- Apply WSJF for feature prioritization
3
Leadership for PI Planning
15%
The Vision and PI Planning
Vision Presentation and Alignment
- Present vision effectively during PI Planning
- Ensure team understanding and alignment
PI Objectives
Objective Setting and SMART Goals
- Facilitate PI objective creation
- Assign business value to objectives
ART Planning Board and Dependencies
Dependency Management
- Identify and manage dependencies
- Use ART planning board effectively
Risks and the End of PI Planning
Risk Management and Confidence Vote
- Manage risks using ROAM
- Facilitate confidence vote and plan adjustments
4
Iteration Execution
31%
Stories and Story Maps
User Story CreationStory Mapping
- Decompose Features into Stories
- Create and use story maps effectively
Iteration Planning
Sprint Planning Process
- Facilitate effective iteration planning
- Collaborate with teams in estimating and forecasting
The Team Kanban
Kanban Board Management
- Implement and manage Team Kanban
- Optimize flow using Kanban practices
Backlog Refinement
Refinement Practices
- Conduct effective backlog refinement
- Ensure story readiness for iterations
Iteration Review and Iteration Retrospective
Review and Continuous Improvement
- Lead iteration reviews effectively
- Facilitate team retrospectives for improvement
DevOps and Release on Demand
Continuous Delivery Pipeline
- Understand DevOps practices
- Implement Release on Demand strategies
5
PI Execution
15%
PO Sync
Product Owner Synchronization
- Participate effectively in PO Sync
- Coordinate cross-team dependencies
System Demo
Integrated System Demonstration
- Prepare and present System Demos
- Validate integrated functionality
The Innovation and Planning Iteration
IP Iteration Activities
- Plan and execute IP iteration effectively
- Balance innovation with planning activities
Inspect and Adapt
I&A Workshop and Problem Solving
- Facilitate Inspect and Adapt events
- Drive continuous improvement at PI level
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SAFE-PRODUCT-OWNER-PRODUCT-MANAGER earns the Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification. It sits in the SAFe Practitioner track.
Current Level Exams
- SAFe-SSM - SAFe Scrum Master
- SAFe-RTE - SAFe Release Train Engineer
- SAFe-ASE - SAFe Agile Software Engineer
Next Level Options
- SAFe-SPC - SAFe Program Consultant Train others and implement SAFe
- SAFe-SPCT - SAFe Program Consultant Trainer Highest level SAFe certification
Alternative Paths
- SAFe-DevOps - SAFe DevOps Practitioner Technical delivery and continuous deployment
- SAFe-SGP - SAFe for Government Government sector specialization
- SAFe-Agilist - SAFe Agilist Leadership and enterprise-level perspective
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-03-01
- Announcement date: 2022-12-01
Updates
- Flow Metrics and Measurement SAFe 6.0 New emphasis on eight properties of flow in exam content • Release date: 2023-03-01
- SAFe Studio Platform 2.0 Enhanced learning resources and practice materials • Release date: 2023-06-01
- Value Stream Management Tools Integrated VSM now a core portfolio responsibility tested in exam • Release date: 2023-03-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Product Managers and Product Owners.
Attendance of 2-day SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager course from authorized training partner
- 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, or product/project management
- Prior experience working in Scrum environment
- Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
- Understanding of software development lifecycle