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Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Course with Certification

Our Professional Scrum Product Owner course helps students master the Product Owner role with real-world scenarios and practical exercises, enabling participants to drive product success using Agile principles and Scrum.

PSPO |Scrum.org |Intermediate

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Welcome to the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) course. This transformative learning journey is designed specifically for Product Owners, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Managers eager to deeply understand and incorporate Scrum values and principles into their work. The course offers practical case studies and engaging exercises to ensure a hands-on learning experience.

In the ever-evolving product landscape, a thorough understanding of Scrum is not just beneficial but essential for modern teams. Scrum practices equip organizations with the agility, responsiveness, and efficiency needed to thrive amidst changing market dynamics.

Course Overview

There are many myths and misconceptions about the role of the Product Owner. The accountabilities of the Product Owner, however, go well beyond managing the Product Backlog and writing User Stories. The Product Owner is pivotal to bridging business strategy and product execution in order to help the organization create valuable products.

In this two day class* students will develop and solidify their knowledge of the Scrum framework and the accountabilities of being a Product Owner through instruction and team-based exercises. Students learn techniques that they can use to help them overcome the challenges that are often encountered on a day-to-day basis. They will do this while learning better ways to collaborate and engage with the users and customers, stakeholders, their team(s) and organization to provide greater value in the product being delivered.

View the different Focus Areas covered within this class and others.

When offered in-person, this course is generally delivered over two consecutive days. When offered as a Live Virtual Class, the course may be broken up into more, shorter days.

Course Outcomes

When a student leaves the classroom they will have improved skills to impact their products and organizations by:

Improving value created by staying focused on value and outcomes
Increasing organizational learning validating sooner rather than later which will also reduce costs
Achieving better business outcomes by aligning initiatives with business strategy through shared vision and aligning people toward clear goals
Increasing business agility by being data informed and empirical

Course Objectives

Increase business agility through proper execution of the Product Owner role.
Adopt a product mindset over a traditional project-based approach.
Bridge business strategy to product execution using Scrum.
Understand the Product Owner as an Agile Product Manager.
Master the core principles of Scrum and Empiricism.
Define and execute the Product Owner accountabilities within the Scrum Team.
Align teams around the business strategy, product vision, and goals.
Communicate the business strategy, product vision, and goals effectively.
Manage Product Backlog, release management, and forecasting.
Track value creation with meaningful metrics.
Engage stakeholders, customers, and team members effectively.

Who Should Attend this class?

The Professional Scrum Product Owner course is suitable for professionals across various industries looking to refine their Product Ownership skills, including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, managers, and those seeking a deeper understanding of Agile Product Management.

Assessment & Certification

Upon completion of the Professional Scrum Product Owner course, participants receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) assessment . Achieving a minimum passing score of 85% qualifies for PSPO I certification. Participants who fail the first attempt within 14 days can retake the assessment at no additional cost. We also offer a discount on the PSPO II assessment for those who pass PSPO I. PMI PDUs can be claimed under the “Education courses provided by other third-party providers” category. Visit https://ccrs.pmi.org to register your PDUs.

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Syllabus

Our comprehensive syllabus is designed to accommodate various learning styles, whether you prefer a traditional in-depth session, a flexible immersive experience, or a structured mentor program. Each module can be delivered in the following formats:

Traditional Learning Experience: Engage in full-day or half-day sessions led by expert trainers in an interactive classroom setting. Perfect for those seeking an intensive, focused learning experience.
Immersive Learning Experience: Enjoy a multi-week program that breaks down full-day sessions into shorter, more manageable classes, integrating real-world applications and reflections for continuous improvement. Assignments are only available as part of this format, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically.
Mentor Programs with Immersive Experiences: Participate in a series of immersive learning sessions as part of our mentor programs, combining structured learning with personalized guidance and continuous feedback over time. For more information, visit our Mentor Programs page.

Our immersive programs empower growth through incremental learning, outcome-based assignments, and facilitated reflections, ensuring that the skills you gain are practical, applicable, and ready to be used in your work environment. Facilitated Reflections are a cornerstone of our immersive approach, allowing participants to engage deeply with the material. In each session, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your learning, discuss challenges and successes with peers, and gain actionable feedback from professional trainers. These reflective sessions enhance understanding, foster continuous improvement, and support your growth in a collaborative environment.

Agile Product Management I (Product vs. Project)

Module1 120+

Students will be able to evaluate their current situation regarding product vs. project mindset and apply changes to move their organization more towards a product mindset.

Create a definition of your product, identify where your organization stands regarding product vs. project mindset and execute at least one experiment to move more towards a product mindset.

Agile Product Management II (Business Strategy and Product Vision)

Module2 120+

Students will be able describe their business strategy and their product vision in order to make assumptions more explicit and start a conversation with their stakeholders on alignment.

Create a vision and business model for your product. Share and discuss with your team and stakeholders and identify which insights this conversation creates.

Value-Driven Development

Module3 120+

Students can initiate changes to their organization’s product management by better understanding what the value of their product is and how to measure it.

Take action towards more value-focused measures.

Scrum Theory & Empiricism

Module4 120+

The student is able to evaluate the concepts of complexity and empiricism in their context and determine with others in their organization how to deal with uncertainty in their environment.

Create consensus with your stakeholders and your Scrum Team(s) how you can benefit from using an empirical approach.

The Scrum Framework

Module5 120+

The students will be able to explain to stakeholders the influence of uncertainty and complexity on product development risks and effectively communicate the utilization of Scrum and empiricism as strategies to mitigate such risks and improve value.

Inspect and adapt how your current process is helping in achieving your business goals and improve its effectiveness by comparing it to the concepts suggested by the Scrum Framework to identify improvement opportunities.

Product Backlog Management

Module6 120+

Students will be able to identify opportunities to improve their current product management approach and how they might impact their ability to deliver value and come up with at least one improvement that they tried with their team(s) or stakeholders.

Inspect your current product management approach and identify opportunities to improve it in order to help better increasing the value of your product. Define experiment and get approval from your Scrum Team(s) and your stakeholders to execute as many of them as possible. Run at least one experiment to improve your product management approach and describe its impact.

Releases & Forecasting

Module7 120+

Students will be able to have a conversation with their stakeholders about why forecasting should be different in a complex environment and how frequent releases can improve empiricism.

Understand your stakeholders needs in forecasting and improve how to meet these needs in a way that is more in alignment with an empirical approach addressing the specific challenges in a complex environment.

Closing

Module8 120+

As we conclude the Product Owner course, this final session is designed to reflect on your learning journey, consolidate key concepts, and prepare you to apply your new skills confidently within your team. We’ll revisit the course highlights, address any remaining questions, and provide guidance on the next steps to continue your growth as a Scrum Master.

Passing score: 85%
Time limit: 60 minutes
Number of Questions: 80
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False
Language:
- English
- 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) available through www.scrum.org.cn
Free Credly digital credential included
Practice assignment Scrum Open
Passwords have no expiration date, but are valid for one attempt only
Lifetime certification - no annual renewal fee required

Catchup

Module9 120+

Two weeks after completing the Product Owner course, participants are invited to join a follow-up catch-up session designed to address any remaining questions, ideas, or challenges that have emerged since the training. This session provides an opportunity to reflect on your experiences applying the concepts learned in the course, share insights, and receive additional support.

Catchup & After

Two weeks after completion, participants are invited to join a follow-up catch-up session designed to address any remaining questions, ideas, or challenges that have emerged since the training. This session provides an opportunity to reflect on your experiences applying the concepts learned in the course, share insights, and receive additional support.

* Assignments are part of our Immersive Training Programs, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically between sessions for a more hands-on experience.

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