SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager

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.

Course 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