16 Topics
5 Days
80 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
Session Objectives
- Understand the core accountabilities of the Product Owner role.
- Learn to articulate a clear and compelling product vision.
- Master the creation and management of a Product Backlog.
- Develop skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
- Understand the value of user stories and how to write them well.
- Learn about product release planning and forecasting.
- Be prepared to receive your Certified Scrum Product Owner certification.
About the Course
The Championing Product Vision: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively fulfil the Product Owner role within a Scrum environment. The course focuses on maximizing product value, developing a compelling product vision, understanding customer needs, managing the Product Backlog, and collaborating effectively with Scrum Teams and stakeholders.
Participants will learn how to translate business and customer needs into valuable product outcomes, prioritize competing demands, define clear product goals, manage stakeholder expectations, and support iterative product development. The course emphasizes practical Product Ownership techniques, customer-centric thinking, value-driven prioritization, and effective decision-making.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 80 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
An overview of the Scrum framework and its principles.
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Workshop 1.2:
The purpose of the Scrum roles, events, and artifacts.
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Workshop 1.3:
The foundational values of Scrum.
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Workshop 1.4:
The difference between Scrum and other methodologies.
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Workshop 1.5:
The benefits of using an agile approach.
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Workshop 2.1:
The core responsibilities and mindset of the Product Owner.
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Workshop 2.2:
The Product Owner's accountability for maximizing value.
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Workshop 2.3:
The relationship between the Product Owner and the Development Team.
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Workshop 2.4:
The Product Owner as a single source of truth for the product.
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Workshop 2.5:
The Product Owner’s role in managing stakeholders.
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Workshop 3.1:
Defining a clear and inspiring product vision.
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Workshop 3.2:
Techniques for creating and communicating the vision.
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Workshop 3.3:
Aligning the vision with business goals.
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Workshop 3.4:
The importance of a product strategy.
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Workshop 3.5:
How the vision guides all product decisions.
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Workshop 4.1:
The purpose and characteristics of the Product Backlog.
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Workshop 4.2:
Creating and maintaining the Product Backlog.
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Workshop 4.3:
Prioritizing items based on value and risk.
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Workshop 4.4:
The difference between a Product Backlog and a To-Do list.
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Workshop 4.5:
The importance of a single, shared Product Backlog.
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Workshop 5.1:
What a user story is and why it is useful.
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Workshop 5.2:
The "INVEST" criteria for writing good user stories.
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Workshop 5.3:
Decomposing larger stories into smaller, manageable ones.
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Workshop 5.4:
Techniques for gathering user and customer needs.
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Workshop 5.5:
The importance of acceptance criteria.
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Workshop 6.1:
The purpose of the Product Backlog refinement activity.
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Workshop 6.2:
When and how to perform refinement.
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Workshop 6.3:
The collaborative nature of refinement with the team.
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Workshop 6.4:
Ensuring items are "Ready" for Sprint Planning.
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Workshop 6.5:
Tools and techniques for effective refinement.
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Workshop 7.1:
The purpose and duration of a Sprint.
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Workshop 7.2:
The concept of a "Done" Increment.
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Workshop 7.3:
The Product Owner's role during the Sprint.
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Workshop 7.4:
The importance of continuous feedback.
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Workshop 7.5:
The role of the Sprint Goal.
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Workshop 8.1:
How the Product Backlog is used in Sprint Planning.
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Workshop 8.2:
The Product Owner's responsibility in the event.
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Workshop 8.3:
Collaborating with the Development Team to plan the Sprint.
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Workshop 8.4:
Defining the Sprint Goal.
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Workshop 8.5:
Ensuring the team understands the high-priority items.
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Workshop 9.1:
The purpose and attendees of the Sprint Review.
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Workshop 9.2:
The Product Owner's responsibility for the event.
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Workshop 9.3:
Gathering feedback from stakeholders and customers.
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Workshop 9.4:
Inspecting the Increment and adapting the Product Backlog.
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Workshop 9.5:
Celebrating the team’s accomplishments.
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Workshop 10.1:
The Product Owner's role in the Retrospective.
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Workshop 10.2:
Contributing to the continuous improvement of the team.
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Workshop 10.3:
Providing feedback on the process and people.
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Workshop 10.4:
The importance of transparency and honesty.
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Workshop 10.5:
How the outcomes of a Retrospective may impact the Product Backlog.
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Workshop 11.1:
Identifying and segmenting key stakeholders.
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Workshop 11.2:
Strategies for communicating with different stakeholders.
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Workshop 11.3:
The Product Owner as the voice of the customer.
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Workshop 11.4:
Managing expectations and resolving conflicts.
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Workshop 11.5:
Building trust and a collaborative relationship.
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Workshop 12.1:
The difference between a forecast and a commitment.
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Workshop 12.2:
Using velocity as a forecasting tool.
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Workshop 12.3:
Techniques for creating a release plan.
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Workshop 12.4:
Communicating a realistic plan to stakeholders.
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Workshop 12.5:
Managing uncertainty in forecasting.
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Workshop 13.1:
The difference between building the product right and building the right product.
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Workshop 13.2:
Techniques for discovering what customers truly need.
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Workshop 13.3:
Validating assumptions and ideas early.
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Workshop 13.4:
Using feedback loops to refine the product.
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Workshop 13.5:
The importance of a "learning" mindset.
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Workshop 14.1:
Simulating a full Scrum project cycle.
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Workshop 14.2:
Hands-on practice with writing user stories.
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Workshop 14.3:
Role-playing stakeholder meetings.
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Workshop 14.4:
Creating and prioritizing a real Product Backlog.
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Workshop 14.5:
Group exercises for effective collaboration.
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Workshop 15.1:
A comprehensive review of all topics covered.
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Workshop 15.2:
Reinforcing key concepts and principles.
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Workshop 15.3:
A deep dive into complex areas.
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Workshop 15.4:
An opportunity for questions and clarification.
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Workshop 15.5:
Final words of advice for applying the knowledge.
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Workshop 16.1:
An overview of the CSPO certification process.
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Workshop 16.2:
Tips for success in the post-course activities.
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Workshop 16.3:
Review of the key learning objectives required for certification.
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Workshop 16.4:
The importance of the post-course experience.
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Workshop 16.5:
Final preparation for starting your role as a certified Product Owner.
