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Lean Portfolio Management Certification
Your journey begins with the two-day course, where you’ll engage in exercises, group discussions, and real-world applications of LPM practices. After completing the course, you’ll gain access to...
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Your journey begins with the two-day course, where you’ll engage in exercises, group discussions, and real-world applications of LPM practices. After completing the course, you’ll gain access to the certification exam. Pass the exam and receive a digital badge that validates your skills and connects you with a global network of certified Lean Portfolio Management experts.
- Earn your SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification and build credibility as an enterprise agile leader.
- Learn how to apply Lean thinking to budgeting, governance, and portfolio operations.
- Gain the skills to organize around value, align strategic planning, and guide Agile execution across the organization.
Skills Gained
Aligning Strategy with Execution: Learn how to connect portfolio initiatives directly to business strategy and keep investments focused on the most important outcomes. Lean Budgeting and Portfolio Flow: Explore how to fund value streams, establish guardrails, and manage epics using portfolio kanban to support continuous, lean flow. Running Agile Portfolio Operations: Gain practical tools for coordinating across value streams, managing change, and supporting excellence through agile PMOs and communities of practice. Designing a Plan for LPM Adoption: Capture your current state, define your portfolio vision, and build a step-by-step plan to bring Lean Portfolio Management to life in your organization.
Who Can Benefit
Our Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) course is designed for leaders who need to manage an agile approach to portfolio planning, funding, and operations that bridges the gap between vision and delivery. This course gives you the tools to lead with clarity and agility, whether you’re already practicing SAFe or just starting to scale.
- Executive Leaders
- Enterprise Architects
- Product Management Leaders
- PMO Leaders
- Agile Coaches
- SAFe Practice Consultants
Course Details
Get SAFe Certified
Attend the course and take the exam to earn your SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification, which confirms your ability to apply lean thinking to portfolio strategy, funding, and execution.
Certification Process Includes:
- Perpetual access to course workbook and online learning platform for additional preparation.
- An unlimited attempt practice test with question-level feedback and coaching report that acts as a simulation and study tool.
- Customer support for learning and certification questions.
- A timed, multiple-choice, 45-question exam with a coaching report.
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
What does GTR stand for?
GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
What does vendor-authorized training mean?
As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?
We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?
Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.
Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?
We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.
How do I get started with certification?
Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.
Will I get access to content after I complete a course?
You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.
How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?
View our filing status and how to request a W9.
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