Overview
The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) course equips you with a deep understanding of Scrum and the Product Owner role, focusing on how to maximize product value through effective backlog management, stakeholder engagement, and agile product delivery. It prepares you for the PSPO certifications (PSPO I, II, and III), proving your capability as a skilled Scrum Product Owner.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Understand the key responsibilities and accountabilities of a Scrum Product Owner.
- Learn how to create, prioritize, and manage a Product Backlog for optimal product value.
- Develop skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Gain knowledge of release planning, product visioning, and value-driven development.
- Prepare for the PSPO certification exams to validate your expertise as a Product Owner.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of the Scrum framework.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management.
- Experience with software or product development processes.
- Knowledge of stakeholder management and business alignment.
- Willingness to engage in discussions and practical exercises.
Course Outline
- Scrum Overview: Review of Scrum principles, roles, and events.
- Accountabilities of a Product Owner: Key responsibilities in maximizing value.
- Product Owner Mindset: Shifting to a value-focused, agile mindset.
- Creating and Refining Backlog Items: Techniques for clear, actionable backlog items.
- Prioritization Techniques: Methods to prioritize based on value and risk.
- Stakeholder Input and Collaboration: Involving stakeholders in backlog decisions
- Creating a Product Vision: Defining a clear, value-oriented vision.
- Alignment with Business Goals: Ensuring the product meets organizational objectives.
- Release Planning: Structuring releases to deliver incremental value.
- Effective Communication: Techniques for transparent and impactful stakeholder interactions.
- Collaborating with Development Teams: Fostering strong relationships to enhance product delivery.
- Feedback Loops: Gathering and integrating feedback for continuous improvement.
- Exam Preparation Tips: Insights into the PSPO I, II, and III exams.
- Practice Questions and Case Studies: Examples to test and apply your knowledge.
- Review of Key Topics: Summary of essential knowledge areas for the PSPO exams.