Certification preparation
SAFe LPM 6.0 + AI in IT Strategy
Five-day course to apply SAFe LPM 6.0 and design an AI-enabled IT portfolio strategy through hands-on labs, simulations and exam prep.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
The SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification recognises the ability to align strategy and execution, fund value streams, and govern Lean portfolios in the Scaled Agile Framework. It is awarded by Scaled Agile, Inc. and is widely used by enterprises adopting SAFe to manage portfolios at scale. Across five days, you will practice the core LPM functions—strategy and investment funding, agile portfolio operations, and lean governance—while developing a practical AI dimension to IT strategy. Activities include mapping enterprise objectives to strategic themes, writing epic hypothesis statements, applying WSJF prioritisation, designing lean budget guardrails, implementing portfolio Kanban, assessing AI risk and ethics, and building metrics dashboards and a 90‑day implementation roadmap. The SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification exam is administered online by Scaled Agile, Inc. as a timed multiple‑choice assessment taken via the Scaled Agile platform. This course provides structured preparation, practice questions, and a mock exam; candidates schedule and take the certification exam directly with Scaled Agile. 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
- Link enterprise strategy and strategic themes to portfolio vision, roadmaps, and OKRs
- Formulate epic hypothesis statements and apply WSJF to prioritise both AI and non‑AI initiatives
- Design lean budgets, guardrails, and value stream funding approaches
- Implement portfolio Kanban, manage flow, and set WIP policies
- Establish agile portfolio operations, events, roles, and lean governance controls
- Define meaningful flow, outcome, and benefit metrics with dashboards for transparency
- Assess AI risk, ethics, security, and compliance implications in portfolio decisions
- Prepare effectively for the LPM exam with domain reviews, practice questions, and a full mock exam
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
5-day SAFe LPM 6.0 + AI in IT Strategy agenda
5 instructor-led days (40 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
- 5 recommended days
- Practical work
- 5 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 1Strategic Context, Lean‑Agile Portfolio Thinking, and AI in StrategyStrategy alignment, themes, portfolio vision, and AI strategy context
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Course kickoff, objectives, and participant context
- 09:30–10:30 · Lean‑Agile mindset and portfolio thinking; the LPM function
- 10:45–12:15 · Enterprise strategy, strategic themes, and OKRs; linking to portfolio outcomes
- 13:15–14:45 · AI as a core element of IT and portfolio strategy; value, feasibility, and risk lenses
- 15:00–16:00 · Defining portfolio vision and guardrails; aligning AI opportunities
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam‑style practice questions: strategy alignment and themes
- 16:45–17:30 · Synthesis debrief, key takeaways, and day close
Put it into practice
Strategy‑to‑portfolio mapping: teams connect enterprise objectives to strategic themes and propose AI‑enabled value hypotheses. Groups storyboard a draft portfolio vision highlighting expected outcomes and constraints.
You’ll take away
Draft strategic themes and AI‑driven portfolio vision outline
Day 2Portfolio Vision, Epics, WSJF, and RoadmapsVision to epics, economic prioritisation, and multi‑horizon roadmapping
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 1 and learning checks
- 09:30–10:30 · Portfolio vision refinement, solution contexts, and value streams
- 10:45–12:15 · Writing epic hypothesis statements and defining leading indicators
- 13:15–14:45 · Economic prioritisation with WSJF (including AI initiatives)
- 15:00–16:00 · Roadmapping across horizons and managing dependencies
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam‑style practice questions: epics, WSJF, and roadmaps
- 16:45–17:30 · Clinic: review of team artefacts and coaching feedback
Put it into practice
Epic workshop: draft AI and non‑AI epics with benefit hypotheses, leading indicators, and NFRs. Calculate WSJF and produce a prioritised epic backlog with rationale.
You’ll take away
Prioritised epic backlog with WSJF scores and draft roadmap
Day 3Lean Budgeting, Guardrails, and Portfolio Flow with KanbanLean budgets, guardrails, funding, and managing flow via Kanban
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 2 and Q&A
- 09:30–10:30 · Lean budgets, participatory budgeting concepts, and guardrails
- 10:45–12:15 · Funding value streams and balancing investment horizons
- 13:15–14:45 · Designing portfolio Kanban: states, WIP limits, classes of service, and policies
- 15:00–16:00 · AI risk, ethics, security, and compliance in LPM decisions
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam‑style practice questions: budgeting, guardrails, and flow
- 16:45–17:30 · Walkthrough and critique of exemplar portfolio Kanban boards
Put it into practice
Budget and flow simulation: apply guardrails and Kanban WIP policies to shifting demand, including AI epics with uncertainty. Track flow metrics and adjust funding hypotheses based on evidence.
You’ll take away
Lean budget guardrails and portfolio Kanban policy set
Day 4Agile Portfolio Operations, Governance, Metrics, and Scenario PlanningPortfolio operations cadence, lean governance, and performance measurement
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 3 and quick knowledge check
- 09:30–10:30 · Agile portfolio operations: cadence, events, and roles
- 10:45–12:15 · Value stream coordination and dependency/risk management
- 13:15–14:45 · Lean governance: compliance, auditability, and financial controls
- 15:00–16:00 · Metrics and OKRs: flow, outcomes, and benefit tracking dashboards
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam‑style practice questions: operations, governance, and metrics
- 16:45–17:30 · Scenario planning lab setup and briefing
Put it into practice
Scenario planning: test portfolio decisions across market shifts, capacity shocks, and regulatory changes, including AI policy impacts. Compare outcomes using flow and benefit metrics to select options.
You’ll take away
Portfolio metrics dashboard outline and scenario playbook
Day 5Implementation Roadmap, Change Enablement, and Exam PreparationImplementation roadmap, change management, and final exam readiness
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 4 and final clarifications
- 09:30–10:30 · LPM implementation roadmap and change management patterns
- 10:45–12:15 · Standing up governance, operations, and an AI operating model
- 13:15–14:45 · 90‑day action planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement
- 15:00–15:45 · Exam domain review, study tips, and common pitfalls
- 15:45–16:30 · Full‑length mock exam (timed)
- 16:45–17:30 · Mock exam debrief, personal study plan, and exam booking guidance
Put it into practice
Roadmap lab: build a 90‑day implementation plan with milestones, LPM events, and AI strategy workstreams. Conclude with a timed mock exam and feedback to refine your study plan.
You’ll take away
90‑day LPM and AI implementation roadmap and personal exam study plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) exam, awarded by Scaled Agile, Inc.. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 40 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 5 days, 40 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) exam: issued by Scaled Agile, Inc. when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
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, though familiarity with SAFe, Agile, and Lean portfolio concepts is recommended; experience in portfolio management, PMO, product/solution management, or finance is helpful. Please bring a laptop with a modern browser and access to collaborative tools (e.g., digital whiteboard and spreadsheets).
Who is this course for?
- Portfolio Managers and Program Management Office (PMO) Leaders responsible for organizational investment decisions
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and IT Directors driving digital transformation
- Enterprise Architects designing scalable systems and technology strategies
- Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and Data Strategy Leaders building AI/ML capabilities
- Agile Transformation Leaders (RTEs, SPCs) expanding into portfolio-level practices
- Product Management Leaders overseeing multiple product lines and value streams
- Senior Business Leaders responsible for strategic planning and investment allocation
- Change Management Professionals leading large-scale agile and AI initiatives
- Management Consultants advising clients on agile transformation and AI strategy
- Innovation Leaders exploring AI applications across enterprise portfolios
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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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Asia/Dubai
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- Vienna, Austria
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- Europe/Vienna
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- Sydney, Australia
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- Australia/Sydney
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- Brussels, Belgium
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- 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?
5 days, 40 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are mandated by Scaled Agile, though familiarity with SAFe, Agile, and Lean portfolio concepts is recommended; experience in portfolio management, PMO, product/solution management, or finance is helpful. Please bring a laptop with a modern browser and access to collaborative tools (e.g., digital whiteboard and spreadsheets).
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 40 contact hours to every attendee. Scaled Agile, Inc. issues the SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) exam certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Scaled Agile, Inc.; Scaled Agile administers the LPM certification exam.
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