Certification preparation
SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Training
Two-day course to plan Lean portfolio strategy, funding, and flow, apply SAFe 6.0 practices, and rehearse exam-style LPM scenarios.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) is a certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., for leaders who align strategy, funding, and execution across value streams. Across two days (09:00–17:30), you will connect portfolio strategy and vision with epics, funding, and flow, then apply Agile portfolio operations and Lean governance. Hands-on work includes value stream mapping, drafting a Portfolio Vision and Roadmap, defining Portfolio Epics, shaping Lean Budget Guardrails, configuring a Portfolio Kanban, and reviewing metrics and compliance with your context. The LPM exam has 45 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, a pass mark of 77%, is closed book, and is taken online via the SAFe Community Platform. Scaled Agile, Inc. owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the purpose of Lean Portfolio Management and organise around value using SAFe 6.0 concepts
- Connect enterprise strategy to a Portfolio Vision and build a Portfolio Roadmap that guides value delivery
- Define and analyse Portfolio Epics, estimate epic costs, and apply the SAFe Lean Startup Cycle
- Establish participatory budgeting, value stream budgets, and Lean Budget Guardrails
- Design and operate a Portfolio Kanban, apply WSJF to epics, and coordinate ART and Team Backlogs
- Support Agile portfolio operations including value stream coordination, ART execution, PI Objectives, and the IP Iteration
- Apply Lean governance with meaningful measures, reviews, and continuous compliance practices
- Prepare for the LPM exam with practice questions, a timed mock, and a personal study plan
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
2-day SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Training agenda
2 instructor-led days (16 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 2 recommended days
- Practical work
- 2 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Strategy, vision, and epics with Lean budgetsIntroducing LPM; Establishing Portfolio Strategy and Vision; Realising Portfolio Vision Through Epics; Establishing Investment Funding (part)
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Welcome, course logistics, objectives, and pre-assessment
- 09:30–10:30 · Introducing Lean Portfolio Management: purpose, Lean-Agile mindset, and problems with project-cost accounting
- 10:45–11:45 · Organising around value and defining portfolio structure (value streams and guardrails)
- 11:45–12:30 · Connecting enterprise strategy to Portfolio Vision and preparing the Portfolio Roadmap
- 13:30–14:30 · Portfolio Vision and Roadmap workshop: linking initiatives to outcomes and PI Objectives
- 14:30–15:30 · Realising Portfolio Vision Through Epics: identify Portfolio Epics, hypotheses, leading indicators
- 15:45–16:30 · Establishing Investment Funding: Lean Budget Guardrails and value stream budgets
- 16:30–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief on Day 1 domains
Put it into practice
In teams, map your organisation’s portfolio to value streams and draft a Portfolio Canvas with Vision and a high-level Roadmap. Using a case study, define two Portfolio Epics with hypothesis statements, leading indicators, and initial cost ranges.
You’ll take away
Draft Portfolio Vision, Roadmap, and Epic definitions
Day 2Flow, operations, governance, and exam readinessEstablishing Investment Funding (conclusion); Managing Portfolio Flow; Applying Agile Portfolio Operations; Applying Lean Governance
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 1, checkpoints, and Q&A
- 09:30–10:30 · Funding practices: Participatory Budgeting, Strategic Portfolio Review, and Portfolio Sync
- 10:45–11:45 · Managing Portfolio Flow: design a Portfolio Kanban and visualise epic states
- 11:45–12:30 · WSJF for epic sequencing and preparing ART Backlogs and Team Backlogs
- 13:30–14:15 · Applying Agile Portfolio Operations: value stream coordination and supporting ART execution
- 14:15–15:15 · Operational excellence, PI Objectives alignment, and IP Iteration considerations
- 15:30–16:15 · Applying Lean Governance: measures, portfolio performance review, and Continuous Compliance
- 16:15–17:30 · Timed mock exam (45 minutes), debrief, and exam booking guidance
Put it into practice
Run a portfolio flow simulation: capture epics, size them, and apply WSJF to prioritise across value streams using the Portfolio Kanban. Facilitate a mini Strategic Portfolio Review and Participatory Budgeting round to propose budget adjustments and governance actions.
You’ll take away
Portfolio Kanban design, WSJF-prioritised epic list, and personal exam study plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM), awarded by Scaled Agile, Inc.. 45 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, Closed book, Web-based via the SAFe Community Platform. Pass mark: 77%. Validity: Renewed yearly. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 16 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 2 days, 16 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM): issued by Scaled Agile, Inc. when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Certification route: Scaled Agile licenses its SAFe courses to certified SAFe Practice Consultants; MindClick is not a Scaled Agile partner, so confirm your exam access route with an advisor before you book.
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
Scaled Agile, Inc. owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Scaled Agile, Inc..
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are mandated by Scaled Agile for LPM; experience with Agile at scale and portfolio-level roles is recommended. Please bring a laptop with spreadsheet access for exercises and exam practice.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals and teams evaluating this subject for their work.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
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- Training location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Local timezone
- Asia/Dubai
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- Vienna, Austria
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- Europe/Vienna
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- Sydney, Australia
- Local timezone
- Australia/Sydney
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- Brussels, Belgium
- Local timezone
- Europe/Brussels
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- Manama, Bahrain
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- Asia/Bahrain
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- São Paulo, Brazil
- Local timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
2 days, 16 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM): 45 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, Closed book, Web-based via the SAFe Community Platform. Pass mark: 77%. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body. Scaled Agile licenses its SAFe courses to certified SAFe Practice Consultants; MindClick is not a Scaled Agile partner, so confirm your exam access route with an advisor before you book.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are mandated by Scaled Agile for LPM; experience with Agile at scale and portfolio-level roles is recommended. Please bring a laptop with spreadsheet access for exercises and exam practice.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 16 contact hours to every attendee. Scaled Agile, Inc. issues the SAFe® Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements. Renewed yearly.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of Scaled Agile, Inc.; the LPM exam is administered by Scaled Agile via the SAFe Community Platform.
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