The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) course offers in-depth coverage of the Scrum framework and its application in product discovery, product management, and product development. Through engaging content and simulations, the course covers a wide array of principles, rules, practices, techniques, and practical tools that help product owners become effective and successful.
Agile values and 12 principles which form the overarching idea of becoming Agile. Group exercise
The three legs of Scrum theory: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Simulation activity – empirical process and PDCA cycle.
The roles, artefacts, and events of the Scrum framework.
Exercises and videos to explore the Product Owner role, responsibilities, challenges, qualities, and common anti-patterns.
The Product Owner–customer relationship, identifying customers, understanding customer pains and gains, and identifying and modeling potential solutions.
Applying experimentation techniques to validate ideas using hypotheses and user stories.
Creating and refining a product backlog, including effective backlog ordering techniques.
Estimation, planning, and other commonly used agile practices.
Working with stakeholders, release planning, and risk management. Practical approaches to achieving on-time product releases consistently.
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Follow these simple steps to earn your globally recognized Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) certification.
Sign up for the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) training workshop and secure your spot.
Read the Scrum Guide and review the CSPO participant workbook and pre-reading content provided before the workshop.
Attend the 2-day Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) training facilitated by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) approved by Scrum Alliance.
After successful workshop completion, the Certified Scrum Trainer recommends your name to the Scrum Alliance.
Scrum Alliance emails you the link to download your CSPO® certificate.
No exam required.
Download your CSPO® certificate from your Scrum Alliance member account dashboard
(Valid for 2 years).
All CSPO Certification Workshops cover the learning objectives set by Scrum Alliance.
(This is reflected in the agenda section above.)
While there are no mandatory prerequisites, having basic knowledge of Agile values and principles, product management, or product ownership helps you maximize your learning during the workshop.
To prepare well:
Review the pre-workshop content we email you after registration.
Plan your workshop days with minimal distractions.
Think through product discovery, product management, and development challenges you’d like to address in the workshop, write them down, and bring them with you.
Get adequate rest before the workshop.
No. The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) workshop is a 2-day in-person classroom workshop. It cannot be taken fully online or virtually. Due to the highly interactive and experiential nature of the workshop, classroom engagement with other participants is essential.
No. There is no exam required for the CSPO certification. After you successfully complete the 2-day workshop, the trainer will recommend your name to Scrum Alliance. Scrum Alliance will then email you instructions and you can download your CSPO certificate from your member dashboard.
Workshop fees vary depending on city, mode of payment, early bird discounts, and group registrations. Rates are displayed when you select a date and city and click Register on the schedule.
The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification is provided by Scrum Alliance and is valid for two years from the issue date.
All CSPO workshops are facilitated by experienced Certified Scrum Trainers. For specific trainer information, refer to the training schedule for your selected city and date.
To renew your CSPO certification, log in to your Scrum Alliance account dashboard and complete the renewal process. A renewal fee (as specified by Scrum Alliance) applies.
Participants who attend the full 2-day workshop are eligible for 16 SEUs (Scrum Education Units) and 16 PDUs (Professional Development Units), which can contribute toward advanced designations and professional certifications.
All Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) courses focus on Scrum from a product owner’s perspective and are delivered by Scrum Alliance–approved Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs). There is no exam—participants earn the CSPO® certification upon workshop completion. The certification is valid for two years, and earning a CSPO® automatically extends any existing CSM or CSD certifications by an additional two years.