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Lean Portfolio Management

Delivering Value through Effective Program Increment Execution

5000 + People Trained
100% Pass Rate

Your Organization needs to adapt to what customers want faster but that's hard to do when you can't align strategy and execution. When you plan annually and can't adjust to market changes just as they happen when employees at different departments don't know what others are working on, and when the action plan that executive and vision is disconnected from the teams that are doing a job.

In the Lean Portfolio Management Course, Executives, PMOs, and key stakeholders will learn how to be flexible and plan dynamically, adjust initiatives and budgets as the market changes, and get people collaborating across cybers. It empowers teams and organizes around value.

Are you ready to create a coordinated organization strategy and better business outcomes register now for a class today.

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Amogh was an integral part of my team and is known to be very enterprising in his work. He has a jovial nature and is fun to work with. He was a great team player and likes to take the lead. He is very dependable and would be an asset to any organization.

                                               

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The SAFe LPM Certification Training program is a comprehensive course designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to manage lean portfolios effectively. The training covers various topics, including Portfolio Kanban, Lean Budgeting, Value Stream Budgets, and Lean Portfolio Management. Participants also learn how to measure and improve Lean Portfolio performance using LPM. 

After completing the certification, individuals are recognized as Certified SAFe 6 Lean Portfolio Managers, demonstrating their ability to establish strategy and investment funding, apply Agile Portfolio operations and Lean governance, and develop plans for improving performance through Lean Portfolio Management. The program also offers an opportunity to use the Portfolio Canvas tool to capture the current and future state of the portfolio, identifying critical business initiatives required to achieve the desired future state. Overall, the LPM training program provides valuable insights and tools for managing lean portfolios effectively.

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Key Features

  • Attend a two-day in-person SAFe LPM course and receive a workbook.

  • Acquire practical knowledge about applying LPM to your business.

  • The certification examination fee is covered.

  • Gain access to the SAFe Community Platform with a one-year membership.

  • Obtain a course certificate upon completion.

  • Earn 16 PDUs and SEUs after finishing the course.

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Benefits

During this course you will learn how to:

  • Prepare for the SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam and earn the certification of a SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM).

  • Gain an understanding of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and its fundamental principles.

  • Learn how to align the portfolio with enterprise strategy.

  • Develop a Portfolio Vision and set objectives to achieve it.

  • Implement Lean Budgeting and establish guardrails to ensure budgetary discipline.

  • Establish a Portfolio Kanban to manage the flow and optimize portfolio performance.

  • Implement an Agile Program Management Office (PMO) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) to support operational excellence.

  • Coordinate Value Streams to enhance portfolio efficiency.

  • Measure LPM performance to assess portfolio outcomes.

  • Create a plan for LPM implementation to successfully adopt the principles of Lean Portfolio Management.

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Key areas of Competency 

During the 2-day Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Certification, you will :

  • Gain knowledge on how to connect the portfolio with enterprise strategy.

  • Learn how to establish a Portfolio Vision to achieve organizational goals.

  • Implement Lean Budgeting and establish guardrails to ensure budgetary discipline.

  • Establish a Portfolio Kanban to manage the flow and optimize portfolio performance.

  • Develop strategies and investment funding to support portfolio objectives.

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Why Choose us?

  • We are a Scaled Agile Academy Accredited Gold Partner.

  • Trainers with 25+ years of experience

  • One-on-one mentoring for improved SAFe knowledge

  • Free online access to all webinars

  • An extensive and interactive mock exam to prepare for the final exam

  • We offer the top-rated 6.0 SAFe Training and Agile Certification program.

  • 100% success rate

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Prerequisites?

  • The course is open to all interested individuals, irrespective of their level of experience.  

However, the following recommendations can enhance the productivity of the training:

  • Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles to better understand the course content.

  • Previous attendance of a Leading SAFe or SAFe PO/PM course to have the foundational knowledge of SAFe.

  • Work experience in a SAFe environment to have a practical understanding of the methodology.

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Topics Covered

The LPM course covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).

  • Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding to achieve portfolio objectives.

  • Application of Agile Portfolio Operations to enhance portfolio performance.

  • Applying Lean Governance principles to ensure the optimal utilization of resources.

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Goals of LPM Certification

After completing the LPM Certification program, a Lean Portfolio Manager will be equipped to:

  • Explain LPM principles and practices.

  • Align portfolio with enterprise goals.

  • Create a clear Portfolio Vision.

  • Master Agile Portfolio Operations.

  • Implement Lean Budgeting and Guardrails.

  • Use Portfolio Kanban to establish flow.

  • Support Agile PMO and CoPs.

  • Coordinate Value Streams for efficiency.

  • Measure and evaluate LPM performance.

  • Develop a plan for LPM implementation.

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Exam Details

  • Exam Name: SAFe® 6 Lean Portfolio Manager Exam

  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice

  • Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed

  • Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Lean Portfolio Management course

  • Exam Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)

  • Number of Questions: 60

  • Passing Score: 45 out of 60 (75% passing score)

  • Exam Language: English

  • Exam Cost: The first attempt is included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs 50 USD

  • Retake Policy: The second attempt can be made immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.

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Who can attend this?

  • Executives and leaders such as CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, and VPs.

  • Enterprise Architects

  • Project, Program, or Portfolio Managers

  • Solution Managers

  • Business unit managers

  • Program office personnel

  • Enterprise Agile coaches

  • SAFe Program Consultants

  • Human resources

  • Epic Owners

  • Release Train Engineers

  • Consultants

  • Directors

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Free Bonuses

Seven Free Bonuses:

  • Bonus 1: Lifetime access to post-training support, free of charge.

  • Bonus 2: Unlimited opportunities to attend this training in the future, at no additional cost.

  • Bonus 3: Free training for future versions of this certification.

  • Bonus 4: One hour of free coaching for interview preparation.

  • Bonus 5: An extra 10% discount on other training courses we provide.

  • Bonus 6: A free e-copy of the latest Scrum Guide.

  • Bonus 7: Access to a practice exam question bank with over 200 questions, at no cost.

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Professional Development Unit (PDU)

Upon completion of the course, participants can claim 15 Professional Development Units (PDUs) or Scrum Education Units (SEUs). These units can be used to fulfill continuing education requirements for certifications such as PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

 

Please find the link below to know more:

https://support.scaledagile.com/s/article/How-Can-I-Report-my-PDU-s-on-the-PMI-website?language=en_US

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We Grow SAFe Experts

SAFe® is a globally recognized and widely adopted framework for implementing Lean-Agile practices at scale. It has a proven track record of enabling organizations to improve their business agility, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and overall performance. Here are some impressive statistics that reflect the popularity and impact of SAFe:

  • Over 500,000 professionals have been trained in SAFe across 110+ countries.

  • SAFe websites receive over 3 million visitors annually, indicating a high level of interest and engagement in the framework.

  • 70% of US Fortune 100 enterprises have SAFe-trained professionals, demonstrating the widespread adoption of the framework in large organizations.

  • SAFe has a network of over 230 Scaled Agile Partners in 50+ countries, providing a global ecosystem of experts and resources for organizations pursuing Lean-Agile transformations.

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