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SAFe Lean Portfolio Management

SAFe Certification | 2-Day Virtual Course | Exam Included

The SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) course equips executives, PMO leaders, and senior stakeholders with the tools to connect portfolio strategy directly to Agile execution. Learn to apply Lean thinking to budgeting, governance, and portfolio operations — replacing legacy project-based funding with value stream budgets and Lean guardrails. You will establish portfolio flow using Portfolio Kanban, prioritize epics for maximum economic benefit, and build a practical plan for implementing LPM in your organization. Includes the SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM) certification exam.

2 DaysVirtualExam Included15 PDUs

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Who Is This Course For?

The LPM course is designed for leaders who need to manage an agile approach to portfolio planning, funding, and operations.

Executive LeadersEnterprise ArchitectsProduct Management LeadersPMO LeadersAgile CoachesSAFe Practice Consultants

This course gives you the tools to lead with clarity and agility, whether you're already practicing SAFe or just starting to scale. It's designed for anyone responsible for bridging the gap between strategic vision and delivery.

What You'll Learn

Advanced portfolio skills to connect strategy to execution and fund the right work at the right time.

Align Strategy with Execution

Connect portfolio initiatives directly to business strategy and keep investments focused on the most important outcomes. Bridge the gap between vision and what teams actually deliver.

Lean Budgeting & Portfolio Flow

Explore how to fund value streams, establish guardrails, and manage epics using portfolio kanban to support continuous, lean flow. Move away from annual budgeting cycles toward dynamic funding.

Run Agile Portfolio Operations

Gain practical tools for coordinating across value streams, managing change, and supporting excellence through agile PMOs and communities of practice. Keep the portfolio moving without command-and-control.

Design Your LPM Adoption Plan

Capture your current state, define your portfolio vision, and build a step-by-step plan to bring Lean Portfolio Management to life. Leave with a concrete roadmap, not just theory.

What's Included

More Than Just a Certification.

Every Atomic Agility course includes features you won't find at the big training providers.

Pre-Class Context Profile

Complete our AI-powered interview before class. Your responses shape real examples and exercises used throughout the course — tailored to your organization and value streams.

Post-Class Consulting Session

One 60-minute individual consulting session after class. Bring your questions, your challenges, and real scenarios from your workplace.

AI Integration Toolkit

A practical toolkit of AI prompts, templates, and workflows designed for agile practitioners. Includes AI led quiz preparation and practice exam. Start applying AI to your agile practice on day one.

Implementation Coaching

30 days of post-class coaching support via email. We help you apply what you learned to your actual organization — not just pass the exam.

Exam At a Glance

90 Minutes

Exam Duration

45 Questions

Multiple Choice

80%

Passing Score

Exam Domain Breakdown

The LPM exam tests your ability to apply Lean Portfolio Management across four core functions.

Upcoming Dates

June 15–16, 2026virtual

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

10 seats available

Founding Student Rate

$1,295

Regular price $1,495

July 20–21, 2026virtual

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

10 seats available

Founding Student Rate

$1,295

Regular price $1,495

Your Instructor

John Nichols

Agile coach, consultant, and SAFe-certified trainer with 15+ years of experience guiding federal agencies — including the U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Reserve, Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and OMB — alongside private-sector organizations navigating transformation. Founder of Atomic Agility. 100+ professionals certified.

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15+

Years of Agile Experience

Federal Agencies Served

100+

Professionals Coached

9.43/10

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