A certified Lean Portfolio manager is one who plays a key role in the implementation of Lean governance and Agile portfolio management in an enterprise. A Lean Portfolio Manager is responsible for envisioning the Portfolio Vision, Lean Budgeting, Strategy, and Agile portfolio operations among other things.

There are no prerequisites to take the Lean Portfolio Management course but a few skills are recommended. Some of the recommended skills are-

 * Familiarity with Agile Principles

 * Experience Working in a SAFe environment.

 * Attended SAFe PO/PM or SAFe Course

Lean Portfolio Management is a proven technique for organizations in making their processes and systems optimally effective with enhanced productivity, happy employees, and interpersonal relationships. At an individual level, undergoing the course means adding value to become top LPM leaders in the industry.

The exam can be taken at any time after course completion. Taking the LPM certification examination within 30 days after completing the course costs free for the first attempt.

For the SAFe 4 and 5 Portfolio Manager examination, the time given is 120 minutes or 2 hours to complete the questions. For SAFe 5.0.1, the duration of the exam is 90 minutes. The exam is a multiple-choice format. It is a web-based exam. To access the exam, you need to access the SAFe community platform. The number of questions in SAFe 4 and 5 is 60 questions each, whereas, for SAFe 5.0.1, there are 45 questions.

If you take the exam within 30 days of attending the training course, the cost of the exam is included in the course fee. This is the first exam attempt. And, for every retake, after this, you need to pay about $50 per attempt.

First, enroll for the LPM course delivered by SPCs. Complete the course successfully and start the preparation of the LPM certification exam. Schedule the exam and appear for it. On Successfully clearing the exam with a minimum passing score, Scaled Agile will update your profile with the certificate valid for one year along with Scaled Agile membership.

The Lean Portfolio Management Certification is valid for 1 year which needs to be renewed after that.

The LPM certification needs to be renewed every year. The renewal cost is $295. Here are the instructions to be followed for LPM Certification renewal.

 * Use your Username to Login to SAFe Community Platform Account.

 * If you do not remember the password, click on “Forgot Password” to reset your password.

 * Click on “Renew Now” Button located close to the Certification. (At the top of the HomePage?

 * A Shopping Cart will pop on your window. Use it to renew your LPM Certification.

The Project Management Institute issues the Professional Development Units (PDUs) and the Scrum Alliance issues the Scrum Educational Units (SEUs) to the candidate after the completion of any certification course. They are given to recognize the participation of the professional and to authenticate the knowledge of the principles and practices of Scrum. To hold your certification from the Scrum Alliance, you should earn a particular SEUs every two years.

PDUs and SEUS recognize your dedication and devotion to Agile and Scrum society. They are given by the Scrum Alliance and Project management Institutes for all the successful ventures that you go through in your career. The Scrum Alliance expects you to earn certain SEUs to renew your certification every two years. The Project Management Institute offers PDUs on many certifications except CAPM certification and expects you to have a specific number of PDUs to renew your certification every three years.