SAFe LPM 6.0 + AI in IT Strategy

Foundational overview covering course objectives, SAFe 6.0 LPM framework introduction, the critical role of LPM in enterprise agility, and positioning AI as a strategic enabler rather than just a technology initiative.

• Course Objectives and Expected Outcomes
• Overview of SAFe 6.0 and Lean Portfolio Management
• Why LPM is Critical for Enterprise Agility and Digital Transformation
• Positioning AI as a Strategic Enabler

Deep dive into Lean-Agile principles at portfolio level, systems thinking, economic decision-making, transitioning from project-centric to value-stream-centric portfolios, and portfolio leadership behaviors.

• Lean-Agile Principles Applied at Portfolio Level
• Systems Thinking and Economic Decision-Making
• Shifting from Project-Centric to Value-Stream-Centric Portfolios
• Portfolio Leadership Behaviors in Lean-Agile Enterprise

Connecting business strategy to portfolio strategy, understanding IT strategy role in digital enterprises, defining and managing Strategic Themes, and aligning AI, digital, and IT initiatives with business outcomes.

• Connecting Business Strategy to Portfolio Strategy
• Role of IT Strategy in Modern Digital Enterprises
• Defining and Managing Strategic Themes in SAFe
• Aligning AI, Digital, and IT Initiatives with Business Outcomes

Understanding AI capabilities and limitations for leaders, identifying AI-enabled opportunities, AI impact on operating models and services, and data, platforms, and skills as strategic AI enablers.

• Understanding AI Capabilities and Limitations for Leaders
• Identifying AI-Enabled Business and IT Opportunities
• AI Impact on Operating Models, Products, and Services
• Data, Platforms, and Skills as Strategic AI Enablers

Creating compelling portfolio vision, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps, aligning AI and IT initiatives to long-term goals, and balancing innovation, modernization, and operational excellence.

• Creating a Compelling Portfolio Vision
• Translating Strategy into Portfolio Roadmaps
• Aligning AI and IT Initiatives to Long-Term Enterprise Goals
• Balancing Innovation, Modernization, and Operational Excellence

Defining and managing Portfolio Epics, creating epic hypothesis statements, understanding cost of delay, and applying WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) to business, IT, and AI initiatives.

• Defining and Managing Portfolio Epics
• Epic Hypothesis Statements and Value Validation
• Cost of Delay and Economic Decision-Making
• Applying WSJF to Business, IT, and AI Initiatives

Implementing lean budgets and funding value streams, establishing guardrails for decentralized decisions, applying participatory budgeting in SAFe, and governing AI and IT investments responsibly.

• Lean Budgets and Funding Value Streams
• Guardrails for Decentralized Decision-Making
• Participatory Budgeting in SAFe
• Governing AI and IT Investments Responsibly

Implementing portfolio Kanban systems, visualizing work and managing queues, flow optimization across IT and AI initiatives, and decision-making using flow-based metrics.

• Portfolio Kanban Systems and Policies
• Visualizing Work, Managing Queues, and Limiting WIP
• Flow Optimization Across IT and AI Initiatives
• Decision-Making Using Flow-Based Metrics

Coordinating multiple value streams, managing dependencies and shared services, synchronizing portfolio priorities with ARTs, and enabling faster strategy-to-execution feedback loops.

• Coordinating Multiple Value Streams
• Managing Dependencies and Shared Services
• Synchronizing Portfolio Priorities with ARTs
• Enabling Faster Strategy-to-Execution Feedback Loops

Applying lean governance principles in SAFe LPM, defining portfolio KPIs (flow, outcomes, business value), measuring success of AI and IT initiatives, and using metrics to guide strategic decisions.

• Lean Governance Principles in SAFe LPM
• Portfolio KPIs: Flow, Outcomes, and Business Value
• Measuring Success of AI and IT Initiatives
• Using Metrics to Guide Strategic Decisions

Addressing AI-specific risks (bias, explainability, security, privacy), ethical AI considerations at portfolio level, integrating risk management into lean governance, and regulatory compliance for AI-enabled portfolios.

• AI-Specific Risks: Bias, Explainability, Security, and Privacy
• Ethical AI Considerations at Portfolio Level
• Integrating Risk Management into Lean Governance
• Regulatory and Compliance Considerations for AI-Enabled Portfolios

Using scenario planning in portfolio strategy, evaluating future IT and AI investment options, stress-testing strategic themes and epics, and prioritizing initiatives under uncertainty.

• Using Scenario Planning in Portfolio Strategy
• Evaluating Future IT and AI Investment Options
• Stress-Testing Strategic Themes and Epics
• Prioritizing Initiatives Under Uncertainty

Implementing SAFe LPM in real organizations, operating model and leadership changes, capability building for AI and digital strategy, and managing cultural and structural resistance.

• Implementing SAFe LPM in Real Organizations
• Operating Model and Leadership Changes
• Capability Building for AI and Digital Strategy
• Managing Cultural and Structural Resistance

Key learnings and practical takeaways, participant action planning, applying LPM and AI strategy concepts post-training, and guidance on SAFe LPM 6.0 certification.

• Key Learnings and Practical Takeaways
• Participant Action Planning
• Applying LPM and AI Strategy Concepts Post-Training
• Guidance on SAFe LPM 6.0 Certification
• SAFe LPM 6.0 Certification Exam

Upon successful completion, you will earn the SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) 6.0 certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. and an AI Strategy Implementation Certificate from MindClick Consulting. The SAFe LPM certification is globally recognized and demonstrates your expertise in portfolio-level agile practices.

While prior SAFe experience is beneficial, it is not mandatory. The course starts with foundational concepts before advancing to LPM-specific topics. However, you should have 5+ years of leadership experience and a solid understanding of agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks).

No, you do not need a technical AI/ML background. The AI in IT Strategy module is designed for business and IT leaders, focusing on strategy, governance, and organizational implementation rather than technical data science or coding. We explain AI concepts in business terms.

Yes, the USD 5,500 course fee includes your first SAFe LPM 6.0 certification exam attempt. You also receive one free retake if needed within your 1-year exam eligibility period. All exam fees are covered—no hidden costs.

The SAFe LPM 6.0 exam is a 90-minute, web-based test consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions. The passing score is 35 out of 45 (77%). The exam is closed-book and proctored online. You can take the exam during the course or within your 1-year eligibility period.

You receive the official SAFe LPM 6.0 Participant Guide, our proprietary AI Strategy Playbook (200+ pages), digital templates for portfolio management and AI roadmaps, case study library, and lifetime access to updated materials. Physical materials are provided for in-person sessions; digital versions for online sessions.

This course is offered in classroom format in Dubai and Oman for March 2026. We focus on in-person delivery for maximum interaction, networking, and hands-on workshops. If you require online delivery, please contact us to inquire about future online cohorts.

Yes, this 5-day course (40 contact hours) is eligible for 40 PDUs for PMI certifications (PMP, PgMP, etc.) in the following breakdown: 32 PDUs in Technical Project Management and 8 PDUs in Leadership. You can claim PDUs through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) system.

You can reschedule to a different batch up to 14 days before the course start date at no additional charge. Rescheduling requests within 7-13 days incur a USD 200 fee. Requests made less than 7 days before the course start date are subject to a 50% fee. See our full rescheduling policy for details.

Yes, we offer group discounts: 10% off for 3-4 participants, 15% off for 5-9 participants, and 20% off for 10+ participants from the same organization. Contact our team at info@mindclickconsulting.com to arrange group enrollment and receive your discount code.

You receive 30 days of post-course email support, two group Q&A sessions (weeks 2 and 4 after the course), and 1-year access to the SAFe Community Platform and our AI Strategy resource library. We also offer optional paid consulting services for implementation support.

This course is ideal for portfolio managers, PMO leaders, CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, chief data officers, agile transformation leaders (RTEs, SPCs), senior product managers, and business leaders responsible for strategy, investment decisions, or large-scale transformation initiatives.