
Date
March 27-28 2020
April 24-25 2020

Location
Iasi
Bucuresti

Trainer
Ionut Grecu
SPC, PMI-ACP, ICP-ACC, PSM II

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Course Overview
Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise—and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs—by becoming a SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM). During this two-day course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.
You will also learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute Iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, you will learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.
Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager.
The class is based on SAFe® 4.6 version and will run in Romanian.
Learning Goals
- Apply SAFe in the Lean enterprise
- Connect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM roles
- Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management
- Explore continuous value with Program Increment Planning
- Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value
- Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles
- Create a role action plan
What You’ll Get
- Printed workbook
- 1-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 4.0 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam – requires course attendance
- Eligibility to apply for 15 PDUs to help maintain certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP
- Eligibility to apply for 15 Scrum Alliance SEUs (Category C) upon completion of the course
- Welcome coffee, lunch and coffee breaks
Who Should Attend
All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe® 4 Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)certification exam:
- Attend a Leading SAFe® course
- Experience working in a SAFe environment
- Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications
The following individuals will benefit from this course:
- Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners, and Business Analysts
- Solution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process Leads
- Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
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TRAINER

Ionut Grecu
Ionut is a passionate Agile realist, organizational change advocate and corporate cultural renovator who brings a decade of experience in leading teams and organizations in Agile transformations. He translates his enthusiasm for and understanding of Lean-Agile values and principles to help organizations implement effective ways to manage work, transform theirs corporate cultures to survive in the 21st century, and engage people, with a focus on delivering genuine business value.
Drawing from Lean Thinking and Psychology, Ionut teaches teams to practically apply an Agile mindset, and in the process, find joy in their work again. For him, helping others improve their working life isn’t simply a job but a social responsibility.
He concurrently holds some of the top certifications in the industry: Certified SAFe® 4 Program Consultant (SPC), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP), Professional Scrum Master I (PSM II).
COURSE AGENDA
DAY
1
09:00 - 10:30 > Applying SAFe in the Lean Enterprise
10:30 - 10:45 > Morning break
10:45 - 12:30 > Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset
12:30 - 13:30 > Lunch
13:30 - 15:30 > Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
15:30 - 15:45 > Afternoon break
15:45 - 18:00 > Continuously Explore Customer Needs
DAY
2
09:00 - 10:15 > Continuously Explore Customer Needs (cont.)
10:15 - 10:30 > Morning break
10:30 - 12:30 > Executing the Program Increment
12:30 - 13:30 > Lunch
13:30 - 14:30 > Executing the Program Increment (cont.)
14:30 - 15:30 > Defining the PO/PM Roles and Responsibilities
15:30 - 15:45 > Afternoon break
15:45 - 17:00 > Creating Your PO/PM Action Plan
17:00 - 18:00 > About the Exam
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EARLY BIRD PRICE
12 spots available
- 2 Days Classroom Training
- Refreshments and lunch served both days
- Printed workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- 15 PDUs
- Post training support
- 10% discount on any other Course
REGULAR PRICE
12 spots available
- 2 Days Classroom Training
- Refreshments and lunch served both days
- Printed workbook
- Preparation and eligibility to take the SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager exam
- One-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform
- Course certificate of completion
- 15 PDUs
- Post training support
- 10% discount on any other Course
Cancellation Policy
S.M.A.R.T. Coaching & Training reserves the right to postpone or cancel this event if there are insufficient registrations or if presenters are unable to attend. In these circumstances, you will be notified no later than 10 days prior to the event with a full refund.
We offer a 100% refund if you cancel your place more than 15 working days before the event.
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