Event Details
SAFe® Agile Product Management
Using Design Thinking to create valuable products in the Lean Enterprise
with SAFe® 5.1 Agile Product Management (APM) Certification
Summary
Discover and apply the mindset, skills, and tools you need to create successful products and solutions that are desirable, viable, feasible, and sustainable.
The Agile Product Management course harnesses the power of Design Thinking to develop innovative solutions with proven SAFe capabilities to execute on those visions. Learn the right mindset, skills, and tools to create successful products—from inception to retirement—using Agile techniques. Recognize how Continuous Exploration fuels innovation and helps you define a vision, strategy, and roadmap to tap into new markets. Find out how to accelerate the product life cycle to get fast feedback and quickly deliver exceptional products and solutions that delight customers—all while aligning with your organization’s strategy, portfolio, evolving architecture, and solution intent.
What you’ll learn
After attending the class, attendees should be able to:
- Use Design Thinking to achieve desirable, feasible, and sustainable
outcomes
- Explore market needs, segmentation, sizing, and competitive landscape
- Manage value stream economics, including pricing and licensing
- Use empathy to drive design
- Apply product strategy and vision
- Develop and evolve roadmaps
- Execute and deliver value using SAFe
- Explore innovation in the value stream
Topics Covered
- Analyzing your Role as a Product Manager in the Lean Enterprise
- Continuously Exploring Markets and Users
- Driving Strategy with Market Segmentation
- Using Empathy to Drive Design
- Defining Product Strategy and Vision
- Creating Roadmaps to Build Solutions
- Delivering Value
- Managing Value Stream Economics
- Creating Innovation in the Value Stream
What Attendees Get
The class registration includes:
- Attendee workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® 5.1 Agile Product and Solution Manager exam
- One year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
Attendees must attend all days of the course in order to be eligible for the exam.
Who Will Benefit?
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- Product Management teams
- Product marketing managers, project managers, Product Owners
- VP of Product Management, Business Owners, Business Analysts
- User experience and customer experience professionals
- Product leaders collaborating with Product Management, architects, subject matter experts, and business line managers
Length
Duration: The SAFe Agile Product Management (APM) Course is a public three (3) day course
SAFe Certification Kit
Attendees who pass the certification exam will receive:
- Certified SAFe® Agile Product Manager (APM) certificate
- Certified SAFe® Agile Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
- A one-year certified membership as a SAFe Agile Product Manager, which includes access to
the APM Community of Practice
- Access to Meetup Groups and events that connect you with other certified SAFe professionals
- A variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journey
Annual Renewal
Certifications expire one year from the date of certification is earned.
• Renewal fee: $295/year
Prerequisites
You should be familiar with Agile principles and practices and have attended at least one SAFe course prior to attending. A background in product or solution management is highly recommended.
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 23 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications
Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance
| Duration |
3 days |
|
|
|
| PMI Certification |
Technical |
Leadership |
Strategic |
Total |
| PMP® |
10.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
23.00 |
| PgMP® |
10.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
23.00 |
| PMI_RMP® |
2.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
15.00 |
| PMI_SP® |
2.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
15.00 |
| PMI_ACP® |
2.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
15.00 |
| PfMP® |
4.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
17.00 |
| PMI_PBAsm |
10.00 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
23.00 |
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.
