Description

Introduction 

The SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) role is central to delivering value in organizations adopting the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This introductory training provides learners with a strong understanding of the principles, responsibilities, and workflows associated with the POPM role. It explains how Product Owners and Product Managers work together to align strategy, manage backlogs, engage stakeholders, define user stories, and drive continuous value delivery across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).

Participants will explore SAFe Lean-Agile principles, customer-centricity concepts, and practical tools used to manage features, capabilities, and program increments. By the end of this training, learners will clearly understand how POPM roles contribute to business agility and enable organizations to deliver high-quality products faster.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of Agile and Scrum concepts

• Familiarity with product development or project management

• Experience working in a technical or business environment (optional)

• Interest in understanding SAFe roles, planning, and workflows

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to SAFe and POPM
1.1 Overview of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
1.2 Importance of Business Agility
1.3 Role of Product Owner & Product Manager
1.4 Value Streams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
2. Applying SAFe Lean-Agile Principles
2.1 Lean-Agile Mindset
2.2 House of Lean & SAFe Principles
2.3 Customer-Centricity and Design Thinking
2.4 Value-Driven Decision Making
3. Understanding the POPM Responsibilities
3.1 Responsibilities of Product Owners
3.2 Responsibilities of Product Managers
3.3 Collaboration Across Teams and Stakeholders
3.4 Alignment with Organizational Goals
4. Managing the Program Backlog
4.1 Features, Capabilities, and Enablers
4.2 Backlog Creation and Refinement
4.3 Prioritization Using WSJF
4.4 Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done
5. Program Increment (PI) Planning
5.1 Preparing for PI Planning
5.2 Understanding PI Objectives
5.3 Collaboration During PI Planning
5.4 Post-PI Activities and Continuous Alignment
6. Working with Agile Teams
6.1 Writing and Splitting User Stories
6.2 Backlog Iteration and Sprint Planning
6.3 Inspect & Adapt Cycles
6.4 Enhancing Team Collaboration
7. Delivering Value Continuously
7.1 Continuous Delivery Pipeline
7.2 DevOps and Flow Optimization
7.3 Tracking Progress with SAFe Metrics
7.4 Ensuring Sustainable Value Delivery
8. Tools and Techniques for POPM
8.1 Roadmapping and Release Planning
8.2 Prioritization Frameworks
8.3 Backlog Management Tools
8.4 Stakeholder Management Techniques
9. Preparing for POPM Certification (Optional)
9.1 SAFe Exam Format and Requirements
9.2 Sample Questions and Practice
9.3 Study and Exam Preparation Tips

The Introduction to SAFe POPM training equips participants with a strong foundation in Lean-Agile practices, backlog management, program increment planning, and value delivery. By understanding the core responsibilities of Product Owners and Product Managers, learners will be prepared to effectively support ARTs, enhance decision-making, align stakeholders, and contribute to business agility. This training sets the stage for advanced SAFe learning paths and prepares participants for the official SAFe POPM certification.