Event Details
SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management
Aligning strategy with execution
With SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management Practitioner Certification
Summary
Create a culture of innovation, flexibility, and speed where all people in the portfolio can
effectively execute as one, unified team.
In this course, you will gain the practical tools and techniques necessary to implement the Lean
Portfolio Management functions of Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations,
and Lean Governance.
You will have the opportunity to capture the current and future state of the portfolio with the
Portfolio Canvas tool and identify important business initiatives for achieving the future state.
You’ll be able to establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban and prioritize initiatives for
maximum economic benefit. The course also provides insights on how to establish Value
Stream Budgets and Lean Budget Guardrails and measure the Lean portfolio performance.
Who Will Benefit?
This course is designed for leaders and influencers who are responsible for the Lean Portfolio
Management function. Examples include:
• Executives and leaders (CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, and VPs)
• Enterprise architects
• Product managers and solution managers
• Business unit managers
• Program office personnel
• SPCs and enterprise Agile coaches
• Human resources
• RTEs
• Epic Owners
Topics Covered
• Introducing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
• Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding
• Applying Agile Portfolio Operations
• Applying Lean Governance
• Implementing the LPM function
What you’ll learn
• Describe the importance of LPM
• Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategy
• Implement Lean budgeting and guardrails
• Establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban
• Support operational excellence with APMO and CoPs
• Coordinate Value Streams
• Measure the LPM performance
• Build a plan for LPM implementation
What You Get
Class registration includes:
• Attendee workbook
• Certification of completion
• Preparation and eligibility to take the exam
• One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
• One certification exam attempt
Length
Duration: The SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Course is a public two (2) day class
• An optional-additional one-day workshop is provided for Private training for a singular particular client if the client desires further assistance as they conceptualize a Portfolio Team as they segue into Lean Portfolio Management. If desired, please feel free to request this Private-Corporate training session for your organization and its corresponding attendees at this link (Requests for Services) prior to registration.
Annual Renewal
Certifications expire one year from the date of certification is earned.
• Renewal fee: $295/year
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course without prior knowledge. However, the following
recommendations will make the training more productive:
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles
• Attended a Leading SAFe® or SAFe® PO/PM course
• Experience working in a SAFe environment
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Refunds/Cancellations are allowed up to 30 days prior to the event less a $200 processing charge. No-shows or same day cancellations are non-refundable. Any class is subject to cancellation by Bush Agility due to low enrollment for a class on a particular date. Bush Agility will transfer you to the next upcoming class. Bush Agility is not responsible for any reimbursement due to the cancellation beyond refunding the cost of the course itself.
PDU/SEU
Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)
Attendees may be eligible to apply for up to 16 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.
| Course Title |
Lean Portfolio Management |
PMI Assigned PDU Claim Code: 4446KOP5D4 |
| Course Identifier |
SAFe LPM |
Talent Triangle PDU Allocation1 |
| Duration |
2 days |
Technical |
Leadership |
Strategic |
| PMI Certification |
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| Project Management (PMP®) |
6 |
4 |
6 |
| Program Management (PgMP®) |
6 |
4 |
6 |
| Portfolio Management (PfMP®) |
6 |
4 |
6 |
| Business Analytics (PMI_PBA®) |
2 |
4 |
6 |
| Agile (PMI_ACP®) |
6 |
4 |
6 |
| Risk Management (PMI_RMP®) |
8 |
4 |
6 |
| Scheduling (PMI_SP®) |
4 |
4 |
6 |
| PMI_ACP® |
6 |
4 |
6 |
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What about provisions for Covid-19?
As of March 2020, all of Bush Agility’s courses are delivered live, on-line, to students using video conferencing technology like Zoom. Our student feedback on our virtual format has been stellar, surpassing expectations!
As always, the quality and learning experience of our courses remain of the utmost importance to us. Our instructors have diligently created an engaging and fun-virtual experience that will allow students to master SAFe® from the comfort of their home.
What tools are utilized during the remote sessions?
We utilize a combination of Zoom, Google Drive, and on-line apps for group activities to apply our knowledge to ensure that key-important concepts are touched upon.
Does the enrollment fee include the exam fee?
Yes. The enrollment fee includes the right to take the exam within 30 days after the class is completed. The exam fee also includes a digital copy of the student manual that contains all course materials covered during the course.
When can I take the exam?
A student can take the exam anytime after formally completing the course, but we strongly encourage students to take the exam after several days of reviewing the class material that we have covered during the course to ensure the utmost best performance. Our students have consistently performed well, our student passage rate is 95%.
Which SAFe Certification Course is right for me?
Please visit this link (Course Descriptions).
How can I schedule a private-corporate training?
Please feel free to visit this link (Request a Course).
Do we offer a group discount?
Yes, group discounts are offered. If your organization is seeking a group discount for your organization as you are seeking to enroll several participants in a particular course, please do feel free to contact the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com ) and this discount can easily be applied as the course is being scheduled.
What type of credit card do we accept?
We accept: Discover, Master Card, & Visa.
Do I have to be in the same city to take a remote course?
No, anyone is welcome to enroll in our live-remote training courses. The courses themselves can be taken by anyone that has a good-reliable internet connection.
How do I access information for my online course?
Zoom Login information and materials for the online course will be made available two business days prior to course taking place. This information will be sent to all participants via email from the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com ).
What do I need to prepare and participate in the online course?
To participate in the course, participants will simply need:
- A quiet, comfortable place to attend the course
- An area without distractions
- Be mindful of managing potential interruptions (e.g. children, pets, etc).
- A Computer (i.e. desktop or laptop)
- Camera and microphone (we will have virtual team breakout rooms for our group activities)
- Headset to filter out any room noise
- A good-reliable Internet connection
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, once you complete the course and pass the certification exam of the course, you will be provided and given access to a digital certificate on the SAFe® Community Platform that you can then thereafter print to show-case that you are now a newly-minted SAFe® certified professional!
Where can I take the exam?
The exam can be taken online-virtually from the comfort of your home using a safe-reliable internet connection once you have formally completed the course.
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Still have questions? We are happy to help! Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Client Support Team (contact@bushagility.com) if any other questions exist.
