SAFe® POPM certification. Two days. Delivered by SPCs who advise the organisations you want to work in.
- 2-day instructor-led course
- SAFe POPM certification included
- In-person and virtual options available
- Delivered by ZXM SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants)
No dates currently scheduled
Contact ZXM to register your interest or enquire about private delivery.
Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
Managing the backlog is the easy part. Knowing what belongs in it is the job.
The SAFe POPM course equips Product Owners and Product Managers to operate effectively inside a SAFe Agile Release Train. Over two days you’ll move from theory to hands-on practice — PI Planning, backlog management, stakeholder prioritisation, and connecting customer needs to the work your teams deliver.
DAY 1
SAFe fundamentals and the ART
SAFe principles, the Agile Release Train, PI Planning mechanics, and your role as PO or PM within the ART. From backlog vision to Feature definition.
DAY 2
Backlog ownership and stakeholder alignment
Team Backlog management, Story writing, refinement techniques, prioritisation methods, and managing dependencies and risks across the program.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
This course is for Product Owners and Product Managers working within a SAFe Agile Release Train, and for anyone preparing to step into those roles.
The Product Owner
Managing the Team Backlog and writing Stories that connect to program-level Features.
The Product Manager
Owning the Program Backlog, defining Features, and aligning stakeholders across the ART.
The aspiring practitioner
Preparing to operate in a SAFe environment and wanting recognised certification to support the transition.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After the two days you’ll be able to
- Execute daily PO and PM responsibilities within a SAFe Agile Release Train
- Lead PI Planning for your team and program backlogs
- Manage and prioritise the Program Backlog (Features) and Team Backlog (Stories)
- Connect customer needs to features, epics, and strategic themes
- Apply techniques for backlog refinement and stakeholder prioritisation
- Manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional alignment
WHAT’S INCLUDED
SAFe POPM is the Scaled Agile foundation certification for product roles
Issued by Scaled Agile Inc. — the company behind the SAFe framework. Practical, scenario-based content covering PI Planning, backlog management, and value delivery across the ART.
What’s included
- Two days of instructor-led training
- SAFe course materials and workbook
- One POPM exam attempt
Your question won’t be in the framework guide.Your trainer’s answer shouldn’t be either.
ZXM trainers have used SAFe at every level of scale — from small teams adopting Agile for the first time to multi-team ARTs running PI Planning across government and enterprise.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt Hodgson and Mia Horrigan — are SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants) certified by Scaled Agile Inc., with deep experience advising Product Owners and Product Managers across government and enterprise Australia.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Upcoming dates
CORPORATE TRAINING
In-house training for your team
The same SAFe-accredited curriculum with use cases and activities shaped to your context. Typically delivered over two days on-site or virtually. Talk to us about scheduling and pricing.
REVIEWS
What participants say
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REVIEWS
Questions about this course
Product Owners and Product Managers who operate within a SAFe Agile Release Train and need to manage program and team backlogs to optimise value delivery.
Participants receive the SAFe POPM credential from Scaled Agile Inc.
No formal prerequisites required. Experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager is beneficial.
The POPM exam requires a score of 82% to pass. The exam is 90 minutes with multiple-choice questions.
POPM certification requires annual renewal with a minimum of 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per year.
Matt Hodgson and Mia Horrigan — SPCs certified by Scaled Agile Inc. — with deep experience advising Product Owners and Product Managers across government and enterprise Australia.
SAFe® POPM certification. Two days. Delivered by SPCs who advise the organisations you want to work in.
- 2-day instructor-led course
- SAFe POPM certification included
- In-person and virtual options available
- Delivered by ZXM SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants)
No dates currently scheduled
Contact ZXM to register your interest or enquire about private delivery.
Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
Managing the backlog is the easy part. Knowing what belongs in it is the job.
The SAFe POPM course equips Product Owners and Product Managers to operate effectively inside a SAFe Agile Release Train. Over two days you’ll move from theory to hands-on practice — PI Planning, backlog management, stakeholder prioritisation, and connecting customer needs to the work your teams deliver.
DAY 1
SAFe fundamentals and the ART
SAFe principles, the Agile Release Train, PI Planning mechanics, and your role as PO or PM within the ART. From backlog vision to Feature definition.
DAY 2
Backlog ownership and stakeholder alignment
Team Backlog management, Story writing, refinement techniques, prioritisation methods, and managing dependencies and risks across the program.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
This course is for Product Owners and Product Managers working within a SAFe Agile Release Train, and for anyone preparing to step into those roles.
The Product Owner
Managing the Team Backlog and writing Stories that connect to program-level Features.
The Product Manager
Owning the Program Backlog, defining Features, and aligning stakeholders across the ART.
The aspiring practitioner
Preparing to operate in a SAFe environment and wanting recognised certification to support the transition.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After the two days you’ll be able to
- Execute daily PO and PM responsibilities within a SAFe Agile Release Train
- Lead PI Planning for your team and program backlogs
- Manage and prioritise the Program Backlog (Features) and Team Backlog (Stories)
- Connect customer needs to features, epics, and strategic themes
- Apply techniques for backlog refinement and stakeholder prioritisation
- Manage risks, dependencies, and cross-functional alignment
WHAT’S INCLUDED
SAFe POPM is the Scaled Agile foundation certification for product roles
Issued by Scaled Agile Inc. — the company behind the SAFe framework. Practical, scenario-based content covering PI Planning, backlog management, and value delivery across the ART.
What’s included
- Two days of instructor-led training
- SAFe course materials and workbook
- One POPM exam attempt
Your question won’t be in the framework guide.Your trainer’s answer shouldn’t be either.
ZXM trainers have used SAFe at every level of scale — from small teams adopting Agile for the first time to multi-team ARTs running PI Planning across government and enterprise.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt Hodgson and Mia Horrigan — are SPCs (SAFe Practice Consultants) certified by Scaled Agile Inc., with deep experience advising Product Owners and Product Managers across government and enterprise Australia.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Upcoming dates
CORPORATE TRAINING
In-house training for your team
The same SAFe-accredited curriculum with use cases and activities shaped to your context. Typically delivered over two days on-site or virtually. Talk to us about scheduling and pricing.
REVIEWS
What participants say
4.9 TrustPilot · 30,000+ verified reviews
REVIEWS
Questions about this course
No. The course has no prerequisites. We recommend reading the Scrum Guide before attending.
Both are foundation Scrum Master certifications from different bodies. PSM I is from Scrum.org, requires 85% to pass, and does not expire. CSM is from Scrum Alliance, awarded after attendance, renews every two years.
Yes. ZXM can provide a tax invoice addressed to your organisation. Many participants expense the PSM I course as professional development. Contact us if you need a quote for approval.
Yes. PSM I is globally recognised and held by practitioners in over 100 countries. It is the most widely respected Scrum Master credential and is commonly listed in APS and corporate job advertisements.
You receive 2x free PSM I assessment attempts. The passing score is 85%.
If you attempt the assessment within 14 days of class registration and don’t pass, Scrum.org will provide you with a second attempt as part of your participation in ZXM’s class.
Refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event. Transfers to another date are available at any time at no charge. Contact ZXM if your circumstances change.
No. PSM I is a lifetime credential. There are no renewal fees, no continuing education requirements, and no expiry date.
Yes — and we adapt the course material for public sector context. ZXM has adapted commercial scenarios for the APS context — EL managers, project managers, public servants working without a profit motive.
When you register you will be sent pre-reading by email.
No. You can sit the exam at any time after the course, online, from home.
