Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Course Overview

Participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel as Product Owners within the Scrum framework. This course serves as a passport to the world of modern product development, where attendees confidently embark on the journey of experiencing all the Product Owner accountabilities.

Modeling out a camping app
camping persona
Creating a persona for the app
Building a story map (all in Mural)

Benefits

Scrum Alliance CSPO Certified
#1 Job of Tomorrow

Obtaining the CSPO license unlocks

  • Certification and Resources: It provides official recognition, comprehensive course materials, 16 professional development credits, and practical knowledge for immediate application in organizations.
  • Career Advancement: CSPO certification broadens career opportunities in Agile industries and serves as tangible proof of Scrum expertise, enhancing professional standing.
  • Community and Networking: Gain access to a supportive community of Scrum experts and peers, facilitating continuous learning and keeping updated on industry trends and innovations.

Course Highlights

Over the span of two days, delve into crucial areas, including:

  • Explore the intricacies of Product Ownership, distinguishing it from traditional product management and project sponsorship.
  • Provide capabilities to accurately set timelines and effectively manage expectations.
  • Immerse attendees in attributes essential for the day-to-day responsibilities of a Product Owner.
  • Gain strategies for consistently aligning products with customer needs.
  • Master the art of crafting impeccable user stories.
  • Uncover techniques to expedite software development while maintaining unwavering quality.

Course Structure

Teams of 3-4 work through activities in:

  1. Scrum, Agile and process types
  2. Product Owner accountabilities
  3. Modeling out a product solution opportunity
  4. Creating personas and discussing research
  5. Collaboratively refining user stories and building story maps

Intended Audience

  • Product Managers, Business Stakeholders, and Product Marketing Professionals aiming to create valuable products.
  • User Experience Practitioners and Business Analysts dedicated to crafting usable and desirable products.
  • Senior Engineers committed to ensuring the feasibility of products.
  • Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and Agile Coaches prepared to lead effective product discovery and delivery.

Meet Your Instructor – Aaron Sanders

Get to know Aaron better by checking out his LinkedIn profile and his web site.

What past participants say

  • “Clearly knowledgeable, interesting, patient.”
  • “Aaron is the real deal and would recommend him with no reservation. He truly adapts to your organization needs and practices what he coaches.”
  • “Ability to keep full engagement and positivity.”
  • “Aaron is a great teacher and coach. I worked with him on a major agile transition. I found his teaching style very compelling and I really like the work he has done to integrate product discovery with agile delivery. I hope to work with Aaron again and look forward to that time.”