Description

SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management Certification Training

Simplykart’s SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Certification Training delivers a powerful, immersive experience for executives, enterprise architects, product and solution managers, PMO leaders, Agile coaches, and other program leaders aiming to master modern Lean portfolio practices. This three-day, interactive course (including “Getting Started with LPM” workshop) is rigorously updated to align with global SAFe and PMI recommendations for 2025, addressing strategic funding, portfolio operations, and governance for true business agility.

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Why SAFe Lean Portfolio Management?

Traditional portfolio management often results in delayed value and outdated project goals. SAFe LPM transforms organizations with Lean principles that:

• Prioritize incremental delivery and rapid feedback

• Accelerate time-to-market and business outcomes

• Optimize investment reviews and early validation of initiatives

• Align strategy and execution through flow-based practices and continuous improvement

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What You’ll Learn

• Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Framework: Describe core concepts, establish portfolio vision, and connect to enterprise strategy.

• Portfolio Canvas Tool: Visualize current and future portfolio states; map business initiatives to accomplish strategic outcomes.

• Strategy & Investment Funding: Establish Lean budgeting, value stream budgets, investment guardrails, and measure portfolio performance.

• Portfolio Flow & Kanban: Enable visibility, flow, and prioritization of epics for economic benefit via Kanban systems.

• Agile PMO & Community of Practice: Support portfolio excellence by linking Agile Program Management Offices and Communities of Practice (CoPs).

• Operational Excellence: Coordinate value streams, implement Lean governance, and support impactful change across the enterprise.

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Key Features and Course Benefits

• Expert-Led Training: 3 full days of virtual or classroom instruction by certified SAFe LPM consultants.

• Toolkit & Templates: Attendee PDF workbook, digital resources, and sample portfolio canvases for immediate application.

• Simulation Practice: Real-world business cases, practice with Portfolio Kanban, and implementation guidance.

• Global Community: One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform for continuous growth and certification resources.

• Earn Credentials: 24 PDUs and 24 SEUs, supporting PMI and Scrum Alliance requirements.

• Certification Exam: First attempt included (if taken within 30 days); web-based, closed book, 45 questions, 90 minutes, passing score 71% (32/45).

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Who Should Join?

• C-Suite leaders (CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, CEOs, VPs)

• Enterprise and Solution Architects

• Product and Portfolio Managers

• PMO Staff and Agile Program Leaders

• Business Unit Managers, RTEs, Epic Owners, Agile Coaches

• HR, SPC, and key cross-functional stakeholders

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Exam & Recertification Details

• Format: Web-based, 45 multiple-choice or select questions, timed 90 min.

• First Attempt: Included in course fee if taken within 30 days

• Retakes: $50 per attempt, with waiting periods as per Scaled Agile policy

• Renewal: Annual; requires active participation and fee payment

• Languages: English

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Topics Covered

• Introduction to Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)

• Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding

• Agile Portfolio Operations and Value Stream Coordination

• Lean Governance and Performance Measurement

• Implementing the LPM Function with Portfolio Kanban and Value Stream Budgets

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Internal Links

• Project Management Courses — Full catalog of global PMI/SAFe trainings

• PMI-ACP Certification — Agile project management pathways

• PgMP Certification — Advanced program management skills

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How to Get Started

Contact Simplykart at +1 (832) 548-0612 or email support@simplykart.org to discuss eligibility, learning objectives, or register for the next SAFe LPM training cohort. Discover how to transform enterprise portfolio management through Lean, Agile, and digital leadership excellence.