Gold Coast, Australia

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SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Certificationin Gold Coast

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Advance your strategic leadership skills with SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Certification Training in Gold Coast, Australia . Learn lean budgeting, portfolio strategy, investment prioritization, value stream management, agile governance, and enterprise transformation. Develop practical capabilities to align business objectives with execution, optimize portfolio flow, and improve value delivery. Prepare to lead Lean-Agile portfolio initiatives and support organizational growth in dynamic business environments.

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Course curriculum

Module 1: Introducing Lean Portfolio Management

Understand the principles and purpose of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).
Explore how LPM connects strategy, investment, and execution in a SAFe® enterprise.
Identify the responsibilities of portfolio stakeholders and leaders.
Understand the relationship between business agility and portfolio management.

Module 2: Strategy and Investment Funding

Develop portfolio vision and align strategic themes with business objectives.
Understand portfolio context, strategic planning, and investment prioritization.
Explore lean budgeting and funding allocation across value streams.
Learn how to use budget guardrails for financial governance and adaptability.

Module 3: Portfolio Epics and Portfolio Kanban

Understand portfolio epics and their role in strategic business change.
Explore epic hypotheses, lean business cases, and expected business outcomes.
Learn how to use Portfolio Kanban to visualize and manage epic progress.
Apply prioritization techniques to evaluate investment opportunities.

Module 4: Agile Portfolio Operations

Understand how to coordinate portfolio execution with Agile teams and value streams.
Explore portfolio flow management and work-in-progress limits.
Learn techniques to identify bottlenecks and improve workflow efficiency.
Align portfolio operations with continuous delivery and business value.

Module 5: Lean Governance and Compliance

Explore lean governance practices for enterprise portfolio oversight.
Understand financial accountability, risk management, and compliance considerations.
Learn how to monitor portfolio performance using relevant metrics.
Support decentralized decision-making while maintaining strategic alignment.

Module 6: Measuring Portfolio Performance and Outcomes

Understand portfolio performance indicators and outcome-based measurement.
Explore how to evaluate strategic investments against business objectives.
Learn approaches to continuous improvement and evidence-based decisions.
Use portfolio insights to support prioritization and value delivery.

Module 7: Implementing Lean Portfolio Management

Assess organizational readiness for Lean Portfolio Management adoption.
Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes and governance.
Develop an implementation roadmap for adopting LPM practices.
Align leadership, stakeholders, and value streams around business agility goals.

Module 8: SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management Certification Exam Preparation

Review core concepts covering strategy, lean budgeting, portfolio flow, and governance.
Practise scenario-based questions related to Lean Portfolio Management principles.
Identify knowledge gaps and reinforce key certification topics.
Prepare for the official SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management certification assessment.

Exam details

Certification Exam: SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) certification assessment.
Exam Version: SAFe® LPM 6.0, subject to the current official exam guide.
Exam Format: Online, web-based assessment.
Number of Questions: 45 multiple-choice questions.
Exam Duration: 90 minutes.
Passing Score: 77%.
Exam Type: Closed-book examination; outside assistance is not permitted.
Exam Language: English, subject to the current exam availability.
Exam Topics: Lean Portfolio Management, strategy and vision, portfolio epics, lean budgeting, investment funding, portfolio flow, Agile portfolio operations, and lean governance.
First Exam Attempt: The course registration typically includes a first exam attempt, subject to Scaled Agile’s current terms and eligibility rules.
Retake Policy: Retakes are subject to the official certification exam policy.
Preparation Recommendation: Review the official SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management study guide and practise scenario-based questions covering strategic alignment, portfolio prioritization, and Lean-Agile governance.

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Who this course is for

- Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Leaders Professionals responsible for managing technology portfolios can learn to prioritize investments, evaluate portfolio epics, and align strategic initiatives with organizational objectives. - PMO Leaders and Project Management Professionals Project Management Office (PMO) leaders can develop knowledge of lean governance, portfolio visibility, strategic funding, and outcome-based portfolio performance measurement. - Business Leaders and Executives Executives can explore how to connect business strategy with technology execution, improve investment decisions, and support organizational growth through Lean Portfolio Management practices. - Enterprise…

Before you begin

Lean-Agile Fundamentals: Understanding of Lean principles, Agile methodologies, and iterative delivery practices is recommended for professionals enrolling in Lean Portfolio Management Certification Training in Gold Coast, Australia . SAFe® Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), including Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Program Increment (PI) Planning, and value streams, is beneficial. Portfolio Management Experience: Prior exposure to portfolio planning, strategic investment decisions, project prioritization, or business portfolio coordination can help learners understand Lean Portfolio Management concepts. Business Strategy Alignment: Basic knowledge of…

Learning outcomes

Problem Statement – An IT services and technology organization faces challenges with competing project priorities, disconnected business and technology strategies, lengthy approval cycles, budget allocation inefficiencies, and limited visibility into portfolio performance. These challenges affect software development, cloud migration, digital transformation, and technology modernization initiatives. The goal is to improve strategic alignment, investment decisions, portfolio flow, and business value delivery using SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management practices. How We Overcame the Problem – Learners applied SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management principles, strategic portfolio planning, lean budgeting…

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General planning information. Availability is confirmed for your selected venue and batch.

Typical classroom arrangements — subject to confirmation for the selected batch: 1. Learning space and seating: A suitable room layout with seating and desk space for course discussions and exercises. 2. Presentation equipment: A display or projector for instructor-led explanations; equipment requirements are confirmed before delivery. 3. Internet and power: Connectivity and charging access where needed for the course’s digital resources or labs. 4. Collaboration tools: A whiteboard or flip chart for group activities, demonstrations and note-taking. 5. Room comfort: Appropriate lighting and ventilation, with breaks included in the agreed training schedule. 6. Access and learner needs: Accessibility, refreshments and any specific accommodation requirements should be discussed with the adviser in advance. This is general planning information. It does not confirm a particular venue, equipment package or included refreshments.

Course expertise

Professional Training Experience – The proposed trainer profile requires approximately 10 years of corporate training and professional development experience in Lean-Agile practices, portfolio management, enterprise transformation, strategic planning, and technology delivery. Estimated Training Delivery Hours – An illustrative range of approximately 2,000–4,000 instructor-led training hours over a decade, depending on actual teaching schedules, course delivery commitments, and corporate engagement volume. Estimated Candidates Trained – An illustrative range of approximately 500–1,000 professionals across SAFe®, Agile portfolio management, Lean-Agile transformation, program management, and…

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