Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training

The Scrum methodology is a framework that relies on cross-functional teams to deliver products and services in short cycles or "increments" that enable continuous improvement, fast incorporation of end-user feedback, and accelerated delivery. This comprehensive workshop prepares you for the Certified Scrum Product Owner^® (CSPO)^® certification and fulfills the requirement of a two-day CSPO training course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer^®.

CSPO Certification Prep Course

During this interactive two-day 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.

Participants will learn these topics through exercises, facilitated discussions and case studies based on the instructor's real-world experience in working with Scrum teams.

How You Will Benefit

• Enhance your skills. Build on your foundational knowledge with enhanced implementation skills
• Distinguish your expertise. Distinguish yourself in the global marketplace and show advanced value to your employer (or potential employer) as a highly trained Agile professional
• Learn from experts. The course is designed and taught by Certified Scrum Trainer^® partners with extensive knowledge of the principles and values of Scrum.
• Reference Materials. Each student will receive a comprehensive student guide complete with examples and workshop solutions

What You Will Learn

• Understand the responsibilities and the core competencies of an effective Scrum Product Owner
• Identify 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
• Learn tools and techniques effective POs use to develop, order, and refine the product backlog

Duration

2 days of CSPO training led by a Certified Scrum Trainer^®. You will earn the necessary 16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) to be eligible for the CSPO^® certification. This course also counts as 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs) which can be used towards PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements program or other Scrum certifications.

Note: There is no exam for the CSPO certification and you are eligible based on successful completion all educator-designed components of the course.

Format

Live: Instructor-led CSPO training at local facilities throughout the country.

Virtual Classroom: Web-based learning with a live instructor. Live, instructor-led virtual training leverages collaboration software platforms (e.g. Zoom) to ensure interaction and engagement of all course participants.

Hybrid: Provides maximum flexibility where students can choose to take the course LIVE or VIRTUAL. The instructor will be present at the address listed and will also host the workshop on a collaboration software program so students can choose their preferred training method.

In-House: If you have 10 or more employees seeking CSPO training, we will deliver the course at your facility (or another location in your area, if you prefer). The private group training can be scheduled during any two consecutive days of your choosing.

Guaranteed To Run

All CSPO certification courses are 100% guaranteed to run on the dates listed. Yes, even if there's only one student. While other providers often postpone courses due to low enrollment, we promise to never do that.

Who Should Attend

This 2-day class is intended for those practicing or looking to serve as a Product Owner, but is also highly valuable for anyone involved in Scrum including: formal leaders, Scrum Masters, team members, product managers, project managers, facilitators, etc.

Outline

• Introduction to Agile & Scrum
• Fundamentals of the Product Owner
• Stakeholder Management
• Product Strategy
• Roadmaps and Release Planning
• Customer Research and Product Discovery
• Testing Product Assumptions
• Working with the Product Backlog
• Defining Value
• User Stories
• Ordering the Product Backlog

CSPO Training Location

Watermark Learning's courses are held at conveniently-located training facilities.