Professional Scrum Product Owner
Our Bundle: PSPO Certification and Online Course
As a Product Owner, you're frequently faced with the challenge of coordinating differing priorities, minimizing uncertainties, and dynamically responding to change. You lead Scrum teams and use available tools to fulfill the duties of your role.
An Agile Academy's Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I) workshop offers you the following opportunities:
- Learn modern agile techniques to always meet the current requirements.
- Gain practical experience that helps you to fulfill your daily tasks as a Product Owner more efficiently.
- Receive the prestigious Scrum.org PSPO I certification, which underscores your competencies and commitment in the area of Scrum and Product Ownership.
- Access to our online course allows you to continuously expand and deepen your knowledge and skills.
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Professional Scrum Product Owner I
- Duration: 14-24 hrs.
- Certified by: Scrum.org
- Prerequisite: none
Product Owner Online Course
Your online course matching the training. Repeat and deepen the training content with 20 hours of video + assignments
Our Professional Scrum Product Owner Certification
with Scrum.org CertificateThe Professional Scrum Product Owner Training is a two-day workshop that aims to provide learners with the necessary competencies and sharpening their understanding of the Product Owner's role within a Scrum team. In this course, agile fundamentals and methods for Product Ownership are deepened through hands-on exercises. Upon completion, all course participants are familiar with the procedures and techniques that they can use in their daily work as Product Owners and in agile product management.
Our trainers are carefully selected and enrich the course with their individual expertise and personality. Whether you attend an in-person training or a live online course, we promise a world-class learning experience and the best possible start to your Product Owner learning journey!
In the combination of live training and our Agile Academy online course, we as the Agile Academy ensure that you are fully equipped for your responsibilities as a Product Owner and can continue to expand your knowledge and skills beyond the live training.
Scrum.org vs. Scrum Alliance Certification
At Agile Academy, we offer both Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) trainings and Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) trainings.
The choice between the two certifications depends mainly on your individual preferences and the desired focus. For example, in general, Scrum.org workshops are more focused on software development, while Scrum Alliance takes a more holistic approach. You can find out more about the differences in the FAQ section further down the page.
The PSPO I Training Agenda
The Scrum.org Product Owner Training offers an extensive curriculum aimed at providing participants with the necessary skills and understanding for an effective role as a Product Owner.
Here is an overview of the eight main topics covered in the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) Training:
1. Business Agility and What You As a PO Contribute to It
Learn how you can increase your company's agility as a Product Owner and recognize and promote the value of a product-centric mindset.
2. Connect Business Strategy and Product Execution Using Scrum
Here you will learn how to connect your company's business strategy with the execution of the product using Scrum and thus develop a product that is in line between customer value and business strategy.
3. The Role of the Product Owner As an Agile Product Manager
Learn how the Product Owner acts as an agile product manager and how you can implement this role in your own work environment to create value for your customers and the company with your product.
4. Introduction to Scrum Principles and Empiricism
A deeper understanding of Scrum principles and empiricism are essential to be able to act effectively as a Product Owner. In this part of the training we will focus on these aspects.
5. Responsibilities of the Product Owner and Alignment of the Team
This section focuses on the role and responsibilities of the Product Owner within the Scrum team and how you align the team around the business strategy, product vision, and goals.
6. Communicate Business Strategy and Product Vision Effectively
Learn effective communication strategies to develop and clearly and persuasively communicate the business strategy, product vision, and product goals.
7. Management of Product Backlog, Releases and Forecasts
We look at various techniques for effectively managing the product backlog, release management, and forecasting.
8. Interaction with Stakeholders and Measurement of Success
This final section focuses on techniques for interacting with stakeholders, customers, and team members, and identifying appropriate metrics for measuring value creation and successful product delivery.
Bring Your Own Ideas & Questions
We encourage participants to bring their questions to the training. Any question and real-world example from your side will make everything you and others learn more tangible. It will also result in more energy throughout the training which is connected to better learning.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PSPO
Yes, to obtain the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification, you need to take an examination. This includes multiple-choice questions and tests your knowledge and understanding of Scrum principles and the role of the Product Owner within a Scrum team. Upon successfully passing the examination, you receive a certificate from Scrum.org.
The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I) is a certification from Scrum.org that specifically focuses on the role of the Product Owner within a Scrum team. This certification validates the knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices associated with the role of the Product Owner in Scrum.
The Product Owner plays a pivotal role in the Scrum framework and is responsible for maximizing the potential of the product created by the development team. This is achieved through effective prioritization and grooming of the product backlog, engaging stakeholders, and understanding customer needs and business values.
The PSPO I course teaches participants how to effectively fulfill this role. They learn how to translate business strategies into product deliveries, effectively engage stakeholders and development teams, and measure and track the value of a product through the use of metrics. At the end of the course, participants are well equipped to effectively carry out the role of the Product Owner in their organization.
Both the PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner) and the CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) are recognized certifications for Product Owners within the Scrum framework, but they are offered by different organizations and there are some differences in terms of course content and the certification process.
The PSPO course is offered by Scrum.org and focuses more on the theoretical aspects of Scrum and the role of the Product Owner. To obtain the PSPO certification, participants must pass an online exam.
The CSPO course, on the other hand, is offered by the Scrum Alliance and places greater emphasis on practical applications of Scrum in the workplace. To obtain the CSPO certification, participants must complete a course led by a certified Scrum trainer and there is no final exam.
Both certifications are valuable and recognized in the industry, so the choice between the two often depends on the individual's personal preferences and career goals.
Certification for Teams & Companies
Professional Scrum Product Owner 1 as Corporate Training
Conducting Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) as an in-house training is a great way to train you and your team (8 participants or more) in Scrum principles and the role of a Product Owner.
Whether live online or directly at your site, the course will be tailored specifically to your company's needs and challenges. This allows us to specifically address company-specific questions or issues.
From the basics of Scrum and Agile to the role and responsibility of a Product Owner - after the course, your participants will be optimally prepared to create added value for your company as a Product Owner.
In addition, the Agile Academy offers the opportunity to confirm the newly acquired skills by taking the PSPO I certification exam.
Professional Scrum Product Owner I with Volume Discount
Are you planning to train several members of your team or even entire departments as Professional Scrum Product Owners and other roles? Then our volume discount offer could be just right for you. We offer attractive volume discounts for you and your colleagues for as few as 3 simultaneous bookings for our trainings.
We know how important it is that all members of an agile team speak the same language and build on the same foundations. That's why, as Agile Academy, we take care when selecting our trainers to ensure that the basic principles taught are consistent across all courses. This way you can ensure that all your team members speak the same language without breaking the budget.
Simply get in touch with us to learn more about our group discounts and conditions.
Contact us with your special requirements and we are sure to offer you a custom, tailor-made solution for your training needs.
Philip Rogowski
Customer Success Manager
team@agile-academy.com +49 151 610 59 938 Mo-Fri.: 9am - 5pmWhat Is Next After the PSPO 1 Certification?
After obtaining the PSPO I certificate, there are - among others - the following training opportunities available for you:
Professional Scrum Product Owner™ - Advanced Course
In the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ - Advanced course, which concludes with the PSPO II certificate, you will deepen your understanding of responsibilities as an experienced Product Owner and improve your skills to create greater value for customers and stakeholders.
With our Certified Agile Leadership training, you can develop your leadership skills as a Product Owner and thus take even greater responsibility for the successful development of your product.