SAFe ® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)

Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) certification course empowers enterprise leaders to apply Lean thinking to strategy, funding, and execution. This advanced-level program enables participants to align portfolio initiatives with business strategy, manage lean budgets, and foster agile portfolio operations across complex organizations. Through practical workshops and real-world case studies, learners gain the skills to organize around value, guide Agile execution, and implement Lean Portfolio Management practices effectively.

Who Should Attend

This certification is designed for leaders responsible for bridging the gap between business strategy and delivery through agile portfolio planning and execution. Ideal participants include:

• Executive Leaders and Enterprise Architects

• Product Management Leaders

• PMO and Program Leaders

• Agile Coaches

• SAFe Practice Consultants

• Portfolio Managers and Transformation Leads

Prerequisites

• Recommended: Familiarity with SAFe® practices, specifically SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) and SAFe Practitioner (SP) certifications.

• Prior experience in agile frameworks and enterprise-level portfolio management is beneficial.

Exam Format

• Type: Multiple-choice, closed-book, timed exam

• Questions: 45

• Practice Test: Unlimited attempts available with question-level feedback and coaching report

• Passing Criteria: As defined by Scaled Agile, Inc.

• Certification Validity: Renewable annually

• Additional Support: Access to study materials, online learning resources, and customer support

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

1. Aligning Strategy with Execution – 25%

• Connecting portfolio initiatives to business strategy

• Prioritizing investments for maximum strategic value

• Maintaining continuous alignment between vision and delivery

2. Lean Budgeting and Portfolio Flow – 25%

• Funding value streams and establishing lean budget guardrails

• Managing epics through portfolio Kanban systems

• Enabling flow-based portfolio governance

3. Running Agile Portfolio Operations – 25%

• Coordinating across value streams

• Managing change and dependencies

• Supporting excellence through Agile PMOs and Communities of Practice

4. Designing a Plan for LPM Adoption – 25%

• Assessing current portfolio maturity

• Defining a portfolio vision and roadmap

• Implementing a practical adoption plan for LPM within the enterprise

Learning Outcomes

1. Strategic Alignment and Value Delivery – 25%

• Apply Lean thinking to align strategic goals with portfolio execution

• Ensure portfolio initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes

2. Lean Budgeting and Governance – 25%

• Implement lean funding models to maximize agility and transparency

• Establish guardrails to guide decentralized decision-making

3. Operational Excellence in Portfolio Management – 25%

• Manage portfolio flow, dependencies, and prioritization effectively

• Foster continuous improvement through agile portfolio operations

4. LPM Implementation and Continuous Improvement – 25%

• Develop and execute a customized LPM adoption plan

• Sustain long-term transformation using SAFe tools, workshops, and metrics