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Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Course with Certification

Gain practical skills in Agile product ownership, Scrum, backlog management, and value delivery. Includes PSPO I certification attempt and is ideal for product leaders.

Intermediate Scrum.org Traditional (Full Day) · Traditional (Half Day) · Immersive

What changes for your team

  • Turn backlog noise into business outcomes
  • Make the right calls earlier
  • Prove your product ownership capability

Immersive training pays back differently to a two-day course. Sessions spread across several weeks mean each idea is applied in your real work before the next one lands — so capability builds instead of fading under a backlog. Why immersive produces better returns →  ·  Other formats available in the panel above.

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Course Datasheet

Course Code: PSPO

Overview

The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) course equips participants to master the Product Owner role through real-world scenarios and practical exercises, enabling them to drive product success using Agile principles and Scrum.

Target Audience

  • Product Owners
  • Product Managers
  • Scrum Masters
  • Lean Agile Practitioners
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Managers seeking deeper Agile Product Management understanding

Learning Outcomes

  • Improve value creation by focusing on outcomes
  • Increase organizational learning and reduce costs through early validation
  • Achieve better business outcomes by aligning initiatives with business strategy
  • Enhance business agility using empirical, data-informed approaches

Course Topics

  • Scrum Framework and Principles
  • Product Owner Accountabilities
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Release Management and Forecasting
  • Value Tracking and Metrics
  • Stakeholder and Customer Engagement
  • Aligning Product Vision and Business Strategy
  • Empirical Process Control

Certification

Upon completion, participants receive a password to attempt the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) assessment. Achieving a minimum score of 85% qualifies for PSPO I certification. A free retake is available within 14 days if the first attempt is unsuccessful. Discounted PSPO II assessment available for those who pass PSPO I. PMI PDUs can be claimed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) course is designed for current and aspiring Product Owners, Product Managers, Scrum Masters seeking deeper understanding of the Product Owner role, and anyone involved with Agile Product Management. If you are not working with Scrum teams or have no interest in Agile product development, this course is unlikely to be relevant.

The course includes one free attempt at the PSPO I certification exam. If you take the exam within 14 days of course completion and don’t score at least 85%, you receive a free second attempt. Passing earns the Scrum.org-recognised PSPO I certification.

PSPO is highly practical and activity-based, featuring team exercises and real-world scenarios. While there is some instruction, most learning comes through hands-on activities and discussion, not passive lectures.

You should have a basic understanding of Scrum before attending—ideally by working with Scrum teams or studying resources like the Scrum Open. This course is not aimed at complete newcomers to Agile concepts.

Yes, the PSPO course welcomes anyone aiming to step into a Product Owner position. It’s suitable even if you’re not in that role yet, as long as you have a basic grasp of Scrum.

Syllabus

Here is exactly what your team will cover, and how we deliver it. Browse the syllabus below, then choose the format that fits how your people learn and how fast you need results:

Every format delivers practical skills your team can apply immediately—through incremental learning, outcome-based assignments, and facilitated reflections that connect the material to your real challenges and keep capability improving long after the session ends.

Agile Product Management I (Product vs. Project)

Session 1 120+
Students will be able to evaluate their current situation regarding product vs. project mindset and apply changes to move their organization more towards a product mindset.
Create a definition of your product, identify where your organization stands regarding product vs. project mindset and execute at least one experiment to move more towards a product mindset.
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Agile Product Management II (Business Strategy and Product Vision)

Session 2 120+
Students will be able describe their business strategy and their product vision in order to make assumptions more explicit and start a conversation with their stakeholders on alignment.
Create a vision and business model for your product. Share and discuss with your team and stakeholders and identify which insights this conversation creates.
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Value-Driven Development

Session 3 120+
Students can initiate changes to their organization’s product management by better understanding what the value of their product is and how to measure it.
Take action towards more value-focused measures.
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Scrum Theory & Empiricism

Session 4 120+
The student is able to evaluate the concepts of complexity and empiricism in their context and determine with others in their organization how to deal with uncertainty in their environment.
Create consensus with your stakeholders and your Scrum Team(s) how you can benefit from using an empirical approach.
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The Scrum Framework

Session 5 120+
The students will be able to explain to stakeholders the influence of uncertainty and complexity on product development risks and effectively communicate the utilization of Scrum and empiricism as strategies to mitigate such risks and improve value.
Inspect and adapt how your current process is helping in achieving your business goals and improve its effectiveness by comparing it to the concepts suggested by the Scrum Framework to identify improvement opportunities.
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Product Backlog Management

Session 6 120+
Students will be able to identify opportunities to improve their current product management approach and how they might impact their ability to deliver value and come up with at least one improvement that they tried with their team(s) or stakeholders.
Inspect your current product management approach and identify opportunities to improve it in order to help better increasing the value of your product. Define experiment and get approval from your Scrum Team(s) and your stakeholders to execute as many of them as possible. Run at least one experiment to improve your product management approach and describe its impact.
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Releases & Forecasting

Session 7 120+
Students will be able to have a conversation with their stakeholders about why forecasting should be different in a complex environment and how frequent releases can improve empiricism.
Understand your stakeholders needs in forecasting and improve how to meet these needs in a way that is more in alignment with an empirical approach addressing the specific challenges in a complex environment.
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Closing

Session 8 120+
As we conclude the Product Owner course, this final session is designed to reflect on your learning journey, consolidate key concepts, and prepare you to apply your new skills confidently within your team. We’ll revisit the course highlights, address any remaining questions, and provide guidance on the next steps to continue your growth as a Scrum Master.
  • Passing score: 85%
  • Time limit: 60 minutes
  • Number of Questions: 80
  • Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False
  • Language:
  • Free Credly digital credential included
  • Practice assignmentScrum Open
  • Passwords have no expiration date, but are valid for one attempt only
  • Lifetime certification - no annual renewal fee required

Catchup & After

Two weeks after completion, participants are invited to join a follow-up catch-up session designed to address any remaining questions, ideas, or challenges that have emerged since the training. This session provides an opportunity to reflect on your experiences applying the concepts learned in the course, share insights, and receive additional support.

* Assignments are part of our Immersive Training Programs, encouraging participants to apply their learning practically between sessions for a more hands-on experience.

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