Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced

Become a Product Leader:
Elevate Your Expertise with the Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner 

Go beyond the fundamentals and master the strategic stances of a truly effective Product Owner with Scrum.org's PSPO-A course.

For experienced Product Owners ready to take their skills to the next level, the Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO-A) course offers a challenging and rewarding learning experience. This course dives deep into the strategic and tactical complexities of product ownership, empowering you to navigate challenges, maximize value, and lead your organization towards product success.

Course Description:

This intensive two-day workshop explores the multifaceted nature of the Product Owner role, going beyond the basics covered in the PSPO course. Through interactive exercises, in-depth discussions, and real-world scenarios, you'll learn to:

• Master the Product Owner stances: Embrace the various stances a Product Owner must adopt, including Visionary, Strategist, Customer Representative, Collaborator, and Experimenter.
• Navigate complexity: Effectively manage stakeholders, dependencies, and risks in complex product environments.
• Drive innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and continuous learning to deliver innovative and valuable products.
• Optimize value delivery: Make strategic decisions regarding product roadmap, release planning, and backlog management to maximize value for your customers and stakeholders.
• Develop powerful communication skills: Clearly articulate your product vision, strategy, and goals to diverse audiences.

Course Outline:

• Day 1: The Evolving Role of the Product Owner
  • Deep dive into the Product Owner stances: Visionary, Strategist, Customer Representative, Collaborator, Experimenter
  • Exploring the complexities of product ownership in different organizational contexts
  • Developing a compelling product vision and strategy
• Day 2: Advanced Product Ownership Practices
  • Managing stakeholders and building consensus
  • Prioritizing and refining the product backlog for maximum value
  • Release planning and forecasting in complex environments
  • Facilitating effective collaboration and communication
  • Cultivating a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Curriculum Summary:

This course is designed for experienced Product Owners who are ready to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills. Through a combination of expert instruction, group discussions, and hands-on activities, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tools to excel in your role.

Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Confidently navigate the complexities of product ownership.
• Effectively manage stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Make strategic decisions that optimize value delivery.
• Drive innovation and foster a culture of experimentation.
• Lead your organization towards product success.
• Achieve PSPO II certification: Prepare for and successfully pass the PSPO II assessment, demonstrating your advanced Product Owner expertise.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Experienced Product Owners with at least one year of practical experience.
• Product Managers seeking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and product ownership.
• Scrum Masters who want to better support their Product Owners.
• Anyone involved in product development within a Scrum environment who wants to enhance their strategic thinking and leadership skills.

Elevate your Product Owner expertise and become a true product leader. Enroll in the Advanced Professional Scrum Product Owner course today!