About the course
Our Scrum Product Owner training course teaches people how to improve and maximise the delivery of value in systems & software products. Product Owners need a strong understanding of everything that drives value from their products, and to work with the Business to achieve its goals. Our Scrum Product Owner course will help you to develop your agile approach right through from the earliest Stakeholder interactions to Release Planning and delivery, and can help prepare you for your PSPO™ or CSPO™ qualifications.
This intensive 2-day hands-on course is designed to empower individuals to become highly effective Scrum Product Owners. The role is crucial for defining product vision, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the Scrum Team builds the right product Increment by Increment. The course provides a deep dive into how the Product Owner maximises the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team, focusing on understanding value drivers, market needs, and aligning product development with business goals.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of managing the Product Backlog, from initial creation and refinement through to prioritisation and estimation techniques that inform forecasting and release planning. The training emphasizes collaborative practices, showing how the Product Owner interacts effectively with the Development Team during Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, and the Sprint Review ("Review Gold") to ensure transparency and feedback are leveraged for continuous improvement. The course also covers essential skills like stakeholder management, understanding the nuances of the 'proxy' aspect of the role, considering product strategy in multi-team or scaled environments, exploring concepts from Lean Startup, and provides guidance on preparing for industry-recognized certifications like PSPO™ or CSPO™. Through a blend of theory, practical exercises, and simulations, attendees will learn how to lead product discovery, development, and delivery in an agile environment to achieve business success.
Instructor-led online and in-house face-to-face options are available - as part of a wider customised training programme, or as a standalone workshop, on-site at your offices or at one of many flexible meeting spaces in the UK and around the World.
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- Understand the principles of Agile and the Scrum Framework, focusing on the Product Owner's accountabilities and role.
- Articulate what drives value in systems & software products and how the Product Owner maximises this value.
- Apply techniques for effective Agile Requirements Management and Product Backlog creation and refinement.
- Utilise prioritisation and estimation techniques to manage the Product Backlog effectively and inform forecasting and release planning.
- Collaborate effectively with the Scrum Team during all Scrum Events, particularly Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum (as needed), and the Sprint Review.
- Develop strategies for effective Stakeholder Management and communication.
- Understand how to deal with changing requirements and adapt the Product Backlog based on feedback and market needs.
- Gain awareness of considerations for the Product Owner role when working with multiple Scrum Teams or at scale, including the 'proxy' aspect.
- Explore concepts from Lean Startup and their relevance to product ownership in Scrum.
- Prepare effectively for industry-recognized Product Owner accreditation/certification exams (such as PSPO™ or CSPO™).
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Who should attend:
This 2-day intensive hands-on training course is designed for individuals who are aspiring to become or are already working as Scrum Product Owners, and anyone responsible for maximising the value of products developed using the Scrum Framework. It is ideal for:
Aspiring and current Scrum Product Owners seeking to deepen their understanding and practical skills.
Business Analysts, Product Managers, or Project Managers transitioning into a Product Owner role.
Development Team members who want to better understand the Product Owner's role and how to collaborate effectively.
Anyone responsible for product strategy, direction, and value delivery.
Individuals preparing for industry-recognized Product Owner certifications (e.g., Professional Scrum Product Owner - PSPO™, Certified Scrum Product Owner - CSPO™).
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Familiarity with basic software development, product development, or business concepts is helpful.
Some experience working in a team environment is beneficial.
An open mind and willingness to engage actively in interactive learning, discussions, and practical exercises.
No prior experience specifically with the Scrum Framework or the Product Owner role is required. Familiarity with general Agile concepts is a bonus but not essential.
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This Scrum Product Owner course is available for private / custom delivery for your team - as an in-house face-to-face workshop at your location of choice, or as online instructor-led training via MS Teams (or your own preferred platform).
Get in touch to find out how we can deliver tailored training which focuses on your project requirements and learning goals.
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Overview of Agile theory & Scrum Framework
Introduction to Agile values and principles.
Understanding why Agile frameworks like Scrum are effective for value delivery.
Overview of the Scrum Framework components: Roles, Events, Artefacts.
Discuss the Scrum Guide: Its purpose and core concepts related to value and the Product Owner.
Discussion: Contrasting traditional product management with the Agile Product Owner role.
Understanding and Maximising Value
Articulating what drives value in systems & software products.
How the Product Owner maximises value throughout the product lifecycle.
Identifying and measuring value.
Working with the Business to achieve strategic goals.
Agile Requirements Management
Introduction to Agile Requirements Management.
Embracing User Stories: Writing effective user stories and acceptance criteria.
Techniques for breaking down large requirements (Epics, Features) into smaller user stories.
Practical Exercise: Writing and refining user stories.
Product Backlog Creation and Refinement
Discovery Workshop: Techniques for initiating and building a Product Backlog.
Understanding the characteristics of a healthy Product Backlog (DEEP - Detailed appropriately, Estimated, Emergent, Prioritised).
The activity of Product Backlog Refinement.
Techniques for collaboratively refining Product Backlog Items.
Practical Exercise: Building and refining a sample Product Backlog.
Prioritisation and Estimation
Various Prioritisation techniques for the Product Backlog (e.g., MoSCoW, Value vs. Effort, WSJF).
How the Product Owner collaborates with the Development Team on Estimation.
Common estimation techniques (e.g., Planning Poker, Affinity Estimation).
Understanding the purpose of estimation (forecasting, planning) vs. commitment.
Practical Exercise: Prioritising Product Backlog Items and participating in an estimation exercise.
Release Planning and Forecasting
Alpha - Beta releases: Understanding different release strategies.
Release planning based on the Product Backlog and team velocity (forecasting).
Communicating release plans and forecasts to stakeholders.
Planning with the Scrum Team: Collaboration during Sprint Planning.
Product Ownership During the Sprint
Product Owner activities during the Sprint.
The Product Owner's role in the Daily Scrum (as an attendee).
Answering questions and providing clarification to the Development Team.
Ensuring the Product Backlog is ready for future Sprints (ongoing refinement).
Dealing with changes and new information during the Sprint.
Sprint Review and Stakeholder Management
Review Gold: Facilitating effective Sprint Reviews to gather feedback.
Presenting the Increment and Product Backlog status during the Review.
Understanding and managing Stakeholder management expectations.
Communication strategies for different stakeholder groups.
Working effectively with stakeholders to define and refine requirements.
Practical Exercise/Simulation: Presenting an Increment and gathering feedback.
Product Ownership at Scale and Lean Concepts
Working as a proxy: Understanding the responsibilities when representing broader business needs.
Considerations for the Product Owner role when working with multiple Scrum Teams, or in scaled environments.
Introduction to concepts Towards a lean start-up approach to product development.
Continuous discovery and experimentation.
How to Get Started & Certification Prep
Practical steps for getting started or improving as a Product Owner.
Resources and strategies for ongoing learning and development.
Discussing Product Owner accreditation / certification exams (such as PSPO™ or CSPO™).
Tips and resources for exam preparation.
Wrap-up and Q&A.
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The Scrum Guide™: The essential and definitive source for the rules and framework of Scrum.
"Agile Product Management with Scrum: Creating Products that Customers Love" by Roman Pichler: A widely recommended book focusing on the Product Owner's strategic and tactical responsibilities.
"User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development" by Mike Cohn: A foundational book on writing effective user stories and using them in agile planning.
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