Course Overview

In this course, participants will have the opportunity to explore the most difficult role in Scrum – the Product Owner. Through exercises, discussions, and case studies, participants will learn the fundamentals of Scrum as well as the responsibilities of the Product Owner. Topics addressed include techniques for developing a Product Vision, how to create, maintain, and order a Product Backlog, how to identify user needs, and an overview of sizing (estimating) in Scrum. By the end of the course, participants will have fulfilled all the eligibility requirements to become a Certified Scrum Product Owner.

This course has been approved for 16 SEUs | 16 PDUs | 16 CDUs

Who Should Attend

This 2-day class is suitable for those practicing or looking to serve as a Product Owner. Upon completion of the course, all students will be eligible for the Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) certification from the Scrum Alliance®. Attendees will also receive a two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance.

Course Objectives

• Identify the responsibilities and the core competencies of an effective Scrum Product Owner
• Define Product Owner (PO) challenges, techniques, and best practices for working with stakeholders, customers, users, and Scrum teams
• Learn the PO's role in developing a product vision and delivery strategy
• Understand the role of the PO in defining product value
• Test and validate product assumptions
• Leverage tools and techniques effective POs use to develop, order, and refine the product backlog

Course Outline