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Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Course

Professional Scrum Product Owner Training

Discover product management skills & practices

Being a professional Product Owner encompasses more than writing requirements or managing a Product Backlog. Product Owners need to have a concrete understanding of all product management aspects, including but not limited to product ownership, that drives value from their products.

Expert Facilitation

The course is led by seasoned practitioners who bring their real-world experience and provide insights into practical applications of agile, lean, and DevOps.

Immersive Learning

This course employs a blend of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to establish a dynamic learning environment.

NKD Agility Training Approach

There's an old saying, 'those who can't teach', and we are deeply aware of why that is. That said, it isn't mastery unless the technique or outcomes can be reproduced by others, and that's the difference between teaching and training.

NKD Agility are deeply committed to nurturing and growing the next generation of skilled, competent Agile practitioners that are able to navigate complexity and thrive despite uncertainty in product development environments around the world.

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Expert Facilitation

The course is led by seasoned practitioners who bring their real-world experience and provide insights into practical applications of agile, lean, and DevOps.

Immersive Learning

This course employs a blend of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to establish a dynamic learning environment.

Course Overview

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.

Learning Objectives

This course aims to help participants:

  1. Amplify your business agility by mastering the execution of the Product Owner role in a Scrum context
  2. Embrace the transformative power of a product-centric mindset over a traditional project-based approach
  3. Seamlessly connect business strategy to product execution using the dynamic Scrum framework
  4. Recognize the Product Owner as an Agile Product Manager, a pivotal role in driving product success
  5. Delve into the core Scrum Principles and the concept of Empiricism, the foundation of all Scrum practices
  6. Understand the key accountabilities of the Product Owner within the Scrum Team and how to fulfil them effectively
  7. Learn to unite your team around the business strategy, product vision, Product Goal, and Sprint Goal, fostering shared understanding and commitment.
  8. Master effective communication strategies to convey your business strategy, product vision, and Product Goal with clarity and impact
  9. Acquire practical techniques for managing the Product Backlog, overseeing release management, and making accurate forecasts.
  10. Identify meaningful metrics that track value creation and successful product delivery, providing insights for continuous improvement.
  11. Explore effective techniques to engage with stakeholders, customers, and Scrum Team members, fostering collaboration and shared understanding.

Course Features

  • Expert Facilitation: The course is facilitated by experienced Scrum practitioners who share their real-world experiences and insights, providing practical applications of Scrum techniques.
  • Immersive Learning: This course employs a mix of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
  • Certification: Upon completion of the course and passing the assessment, participants will receive the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) certificate from Scrum.org.

This course goes beyond a mere introduction to Agile Product Management; it’s a comprehensive exploration of Scrum’s potential to transform your product delivery approach, team dynamics, and overall organizational performance through empirical practices.

Join the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) course and equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to excel in Agile.

There are currently no public PSPO classes scheduled! Check the course schedule for all available classes or contact us for private PSPO classes.

Learning Experience Options

Our primary method of increasing Agile Product Management and the accountability of the Product Owner knowledge is a deliberate developmental experience divided into learning blocks, each with four hours of live virtual classroom training with a qualified trainer-practitioner complemented with presentations and lectures in the form of videos, reading material, and writing activities provided for self-study. Live sessions are delivered online using Microsoft Teams and Mural, with Mighty Networks provides the self-study portal.

Every participant on every option receives:

  • Two attempts at the industry-recognised Scrum.org Assessments.
  • A 30m learning review, generally delivered between assessment attempts.
  • A 60m one-on-one coaching session

At a minimum, we deliver this class over 4 ½ days (16 hours). We can provide this over four intensive consecutive days or four non-consecutive days over two weeks.

Syllabus

  • Session 1: Agile Product Management
  • Session 2: The Scrum Framework
  • Session 3: Value-driven Development
  • Session 4: Product Backlog Management & Releases
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Unlock the Power of Agile Product Management with our 8-Week Professional Scrum Product Owner Immersive Learning Course: Introducing a unique, hands-on learning experience designed to develop advanced proficiency in the pivotal role of the Product Owner. This course offers an innovative blend of teaching and coaching, allowing participants to learn essential Scrum principles in the classroom, apply them in their professional environment, and then return to the classroom for insightful discussions and clarifications.

The immersive learning format emphasizes practical implementation, allowing you to apply concepts and practices in your day-to-day work directly. Our coaching stance throughout the assignment reviews ensures regular feedback loops, facilitating deep knowledge retention and acquiring essential skills. This cyclical learning, implementing, and reviewing process allows for a deeper understanding and application of Agile and Scrum principles, fostering your development into a highly competent and effective Product Owner.

By the end of the 8-week course, you will be fully equipped with the knowledge and practical experience to drive your team’s Agile transformation and optimize product value delivery. Register now and join the next generation of competent and capable scrum product owners.

Syllabus

  • Block 1: Vision
    • Week 1: Kickoff & Agile Product Management Part I Assignment: The big picture
    • Week 2: Agile Product Management Part II Debrief: The big picture Assignment: Making assumptions explicit
  • Block 2: Value
    • Week 3: Value-Driven Development Debrief: Making assumptions explicit Assignment: Connect measures to value
    • Week 4: Scrum Theory & Empiricism Debrief: Connect measures to value Assignment: Put empiricism into action
    • Week 5: The Scrum Framework Debrief: Put empiricism into action Assignment: Focus on “Done”
    • Week 6: Product Backlog Management Debrief: Focus on “Done” Assignment: Own your Product Backlog
  • Block 3: Validation
    • Week 7: Releases & Forecasting Debrief: Own your Product Backlog Assignment: Strategize your releases
    • Week 8: Closing Debrief: Strategize your releases Assignment: Take the PSPO I assessment. Plan for continuous learning and improvement
  • After Class
    • 60m 1-on-1 Coaching session
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  • Increase business agility through the proper execution of the Product Owner role
  • Recognize the value of a product over a project mindset
  • Learn how to bridge business strategy to product execution using Scrum
  • Understand that the Product Owner is an Agile Product Manager
  • Understand the Scrum Principles and Empiricism
  • Understand the Product Owner accountabilities on the Scrum Team
  • Learn how to align the team around the business strategy, product vision, Product Goal, and Sprint Goal
  • Find ways to effectively communicate the business strategy, product vision, and Product Goal
  • Learn techniques for Product Backlog Management, Release Management, and Forecasting
  • Identify metrics that can be used to track value creation, and successful product delivery
  • Discover techniques to interact with stakeholders, customers, and the members of the Scrum Team

This course is appropriate for students in any industry where teams are working to solve complex problems. The Professional Scrum Product Owner course is for:

  • Professionals interested in starting a career as a Product Owner
  • Product Owners with some experience in the role that are looking to improve their understanding or fix their misconceptions of Scrum and the Product Owner role
  • Scrum Masters wishing to be an effective coach to Product Owners will also find valuable insights in this course

While this course covers an introduction to the Scrum framework, it’s primarily from the perspective of the Product Owner. Therefore, it’s best if the students come to the course with an understanding of the fundamentals of Scrum, ideally as demonstrated by passing the Scrum Open.

All participants completing the Professional Scrum Product Owner course receive a password to take the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) assessment. The industry-recognized PSPO I certification requires a minimum passing score of 85%. PSPO class participants who attempt the PSPO I assessment within 14 days of receiving their free password and do not score at least 85% will be granted a second attempt at no additional cost. You are also entitled to a discount on the PSPO II assessment once passing PSPO I.

PMI PDU Credits

Students of Scrum.org courses are able to claim Project Management Institute (PMI) PDU credit: 14 PDUs after attending a two-day Professional Scrum Master (PSPO) course. Please note that PMI PDUs are earned for course attendance and not for passing a Scrum.org assessment. Students can claim PDUs under PMI’s “Education courses provided by other third-party providers” category. You can claim your PDUs online at https://ccrs.pmi.org.  Find instructions here.

Public training:

Traditional
£845
Immersive
£1,025

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£13,165
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£15,525

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Alumni Discount of 30%

Have you been through a class with us before? As an Alumni you get a 30% discount on all of our classes.

The Alimni discount for this class would bring it down to £715

Combine with our generous 20% Credit per Referral program.

Under / un-employed Program

Under / un-employed Program

Are you underemployed? Our Retraining Program provides favourable payment plans for those not currently working.
Pay a 30% deposit of £310 now, and the rest when you are working.

Unlimited Reruns for 70% discount

Unlimited Reruns for 70% discount

Reruns allow you to participate in a class that you have already taken for any reason at a low cost.

Have you participated in this class with us or an equivalent from another vendor? We are intent on enabling your continuous learning so we offer you a Rerun discount of 70% to take it again with our trainers.

The Rerun discount for this class would bring it down to £310. Contact us with proof of participation in a previous class to claim your discount.

For Scrum.org classes from another trainer please provide your Scrum.org Profile URL showing that associated class. For Scrum Alliance, you will need to provide a receipt. Not sure? Contact us for a chat.

20% Credit per Referral

20% Credit per Referral

Our Advocates Program allows you to gain 20% for each referral* as a credit towards future classes! This is a cash equivelent so can be added to any other discount.

*up to £205, depending on purchase region, per referal

Combine with other coupons and discounts, like the Alumni Discount of 30%

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Professional Scrum Product Owner Training

Being a professional Product Owner encompasses more than writing requirements or managing a Product Backlog. Product Owners need to have a concrete understanding of all product management aspects, including but not limited to product ownership, that drives value from their products.

Professional Scrum Product Owner I Certification

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