Course Description
This two-day training program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively perform the role of a Product Owner in a Scrum environment. The course focuses on practical insights, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios to ensure participants gain a deep understanding of the responsibilities and challenges faced by a Product Owner.
- Enhance organisational agility by effectively executing the responsibilities of the Product Owner role
- Appreciate the significance of adopting a product-centric mindset over a project-centric approach
- Acquire skills in connecting business strategy with product execution using the Scrum framework
- Acknowledge the Product Owner as an integral part of Agile Product Management
- Grasp the foundational principles of Scrum and the empirical nature of its framework
- Comprehend the specific accountabilities of the Product Owner within the Scrum Team
- Learn strategies for aligning the team with business strategy, product vision, Product Goal, and Sprint Goal
- Develop effective communication methods for conveying business strategy, product vision, and Product Goal
- Master techniques for managing the Product Backlog, overseeing Release Management, and accurate Forecasting
- Identify relevant metrics for tracking value creation and ensuring successful product delivery
- Explore effective ways to engage with stakeholders, customers, and fellow members of the Scrum Team
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Foundations of Scrum:
- Scrum framework overview
- Roles, events, and artifacts in Scrum
- Product Ownership Fundamentals:
- Understanding the Product Owner role
- Collaborating with stakeholders
- Defining and refining product backlog items
- Release Planning and Forecasting:
- Creating and managing the product backlog
- Release planning and prioritization techniques
- Managing Product Backlog:
- Techniques for ordering and organizing the product backlog
- Refinement practices to enhance product backlog items
- Value and ROI:
- Maximizing value delivery
- Understanding Return on Investment (ROI) in product development
- Scrum in the Organization:
- Scaling Scrum in large organizations
- Integration with other frameworks and methodologies
- Exam Preparation:
- Practice assessments and discussions
- Tips and strategies for the PSPO certification exam
Certification
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%. Class participants of official Scrum.org classes 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.
Students of official Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Owner classes are also entitled to a 40% discount on the PSPO II assessment once passing PSPO I.
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