Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Certification in Cirencester

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Lean Portfolio Management SAFe®

Cirencester

Acquire the skills required for using the Agile portfolio management approach.
Understand the SAFe® managed investment contracts to optimise economic value.
Learn to apply innovative accounting to reduce variability and the risks of initiatives.

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Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Portfolio Management

Lean Portfolio Management
Why Lean Portfolio Management?
Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe® Principles
Problem with Project-Based Accounting
Benefits of Organising Around Value
SAFe® Portfolio Structure
Shift to LPM

Module 2: Establishing Strategy and Investment Funding

Connecting the Portfolio to the Enterprise Strategy
Maintaining the Portfolio Vision
Developing the Portfolio Roadmap

Module 3: Realising Portfolio Vision Through Epics

Portfolio Epics
Estimating Epic Costs
SAFe® Lean Start-Up Cycle

Module 4: Establishing Investment Funding

Lean Budget Guardrails
LPM Events overview
Strategic Portfolio Review and Portfolio Sync
Participatory Budgeting
- Adjust the Portfolio Budget Allocation
- Value Stream Budgets
- Benefits of Participatory Budgeting

Module 5: Managing Portfolio Flow

Value of Portfolio Flow
Establishing Flow with the Portfolio Kanban
- How Kanban Works?
- Portfolio Kanban Benefits
Sequencing Epics for Implementation Using WSJF

Module 6: Applying Agile Portfolio Operations

Value Stream Coordination
Supporting ART Execution and Operational Excellence
- Function of the Lean-Agile Centre of Excellence
- LACE Operating Models
- Measure and Grow to Improve LPM Competency

Module 7: Applying Lean Governance

Measuring LPM Performance
Coordinating Compliance
Technology Business Management with SAFe®
Agile Software Capitalisation
Getting Started with Lean Portfolio Management Workshop
Additional LPM Resources

Module 8: Practicing SAFe®

LPM Practice Guides on the Adopt LPM page
LPM Class Page
SAFe® Toolkits
Online Learning Resources
Community Video Hub
SAFe® Collaborate
SAFe® Assessments
Discussion Forums

Module 9: Getting Started with LPM

Establish the Case for Change

Portfolio Scope
Identify LPM Participants
Prepare for Empathy Interviews
Design the LPM Events
Sponsor the LPM Community of Practice
Prepare for LPM Kickoff Event
Anticipate Common Challenges
Preparing Finance for LPM Implementation
Plan Your Next Steps

Who should attend this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Course?

The Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) SAFe® Course is intended for individuals who are responsible for Portfolio Management within an organisation and are interested in implementing Lean-Agile principles to optimise and govern their portfolios. This course is particularly relevant for:

Portfolio Managers
Senior Executives
Product Managers
Programme Managers
Business Owners
Agile Leaders
Enterprise Architects

Prerequisites of the Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Course; however, qualities like an understanding of Agile principles and practices, familiarity with SAFe®, and experience in a Lean-Agile environment will be beneficial.

Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Course Overview

Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® is a discipline that applies lean thinking to the management of business, program, and product portfolios. It's highly relevant in today's fast-paced business environment, as it enables organisations to achieve a flexible flow of high-value work, gain visibility, optimise strategies, and connect strategy with implementation.

Understanding Lean Portfolio Management is essential for professionals involved in Portfolio Management, business strategy, and Agile practices. Portfolio Managers, Business Leaders, and anyone aiming to enhance their strategic management skills should aim to master this subject. Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® empowers professionals to make informed decisions, optimise portfolio operations, and align business strategy with execution.

The 2-day Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training by the Knowledge Academy is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to effectively implement lean portfolio management in their organisations. During this training, delegates will learn how to conduct low-cost experiments to evaluate Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and create solution roadmaps for forecasting solution deliverables.

Course Objectives

To develop solutions required for collaborating with external suppliers
To convert a business hypothesis into a technology-enabled solution
To develop business initiatives and implement new features
To balance the backlog of new business features with continual investment
To provide a shared mindset for improving operational efficiency
To launch the LPM implementation and create a sense of urgency for change

At the end of this training course, delegates will be able to use practical tools and techniques to implement the Lean Portfolio Management functions in their organisations. They will also be able to capture the current and future state of the portfolio and identify important business initiatives to achieve the portfolio vision.

What's included in this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Course?

Lean Portfolio Manager Certification Examination
World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Certificate
Digital Delegate Pack

Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Exam Information

The Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® examination assesses a candidate's understanding of aligning strategy with execution within the SAFe® framework. It certifies their ability to implement Lean-Agile portfolio operations, strategic themes, and portfolio strategy.

Question Type: Multiple Choice
Total Questions: 45
Total Marks: 45 Marks
Pass Mark: 77%, or 35/45 Marks
Duration: 90 Minutes
Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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The town of Cirencester is located in the county of Gloucestershire in South West England. The town is around 93 miles North West of London. Cirencester town has an approximate population of 19,000 residents. The unemployment rate for Cirencester currently stands at just under 2%. This is dramatically lower in comparison to the national average unemployment rate which currently stands at 7.6%. Cirencester is home to the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world, the Royal Agricultural University. The university provides students from over 45 countries with more than 30 land-based undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Cirencester is a sixth form with up to 1,800 full-time students and 7,000 part-time students. The Cirencester town and surrounding areas have 2 secondary schools and several primary schools.

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What our customers are saying

I just wanted to take a moment to Simon for the incredible two-day LPM training. It was an absolute privilege to attend and be taught by him. His passion, knowledge, and sense of humour truly made what could have been an overwhelming experience so much easier to digest. It was such a pleasure to learn from Simon, and I’m really grateful for the insights and energy you brought to the session. Looking forward to putting everything into practice!

Ajit Dhanak

Simon is the best. He delivers the information smoothly, with light humor and great understanding.

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Great content and delivery - Vital in shaping how we set up for a leaner and more agile WoW

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Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Certification in Cirencester FAQs

What is Lean Portfolio Management?

Lean Portfolio Management explains how a SAFe® portfolio combines value streams for a specific business domain in an organisation.

What is the primary focus of Lean Portfolio Management in SAFe®?

Lean Portfolio Management focuses on aligning Agile development with business strategy, focusing on delivering value to customers by creating products and solutions.

What are the Principles of Lean Portfolio Management?

There are various principles of Lean Portfolio Management including, identify your clients and specify the value, map your value stream, create a value flow and eliminate waste, and pursue perfection.

How will this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training course benefit my career?

Attending this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training course will enhance your abilities to make the working environment stable and productive. The obtained information will help you attain highly reputed designations such as portfolio manager, portfolio delivery manager, agile portfolio transformation coach, and many other highly paid job roles.

What will I learn from this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training course?

In this Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® Training, you will learn about SAFe® principles, developing the portfolio roadmap, value of portfolio flow, agile software capitalisation, LACE operating models, coordinating compliance, identify LPM participants and related concepts.

What is the cost/training fees for Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® in Cirencester?

The training fees for Lean Portfolio Management SAFe®in Cirencester starts from £1795

Which is the best training institute/provider of Lean Portfolio Management SAFe® in Cirencester?

The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Lean Portfolio Management SAFe®.

What are the best Agile Training courses in Cirencester?

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"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"

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