Matthijs Kouw
(he/him)
Prowareness
Languages
- Dutch
- English
Netherlands
Reviews
What students say about Matthijs
Mar 7, 2025
Great engagement and humor
It was actually fun spending 2 full days at Prowareness in Utrecht to learn the finer points of being a Professional Scrum Product Owner. The trainers really made an effort to keep the group engaged and energized through assignments but most importantly humor! Great use of flip-overs where a screen and powerpoint is the standard.
Feb 19, 2025
Useful training
Useful training about scrum principles.
Nov 6, 2024
Matthijs his knowledge on the domain is…
Matthijs his knowledge on the domain is outstanding and he brings it very clear. The subjects are divided in clear parts. Interaction with Matthijs is energizing and fun. He delivered great value to me!
Oct 28, 2024
Good inept training by Matthijs
Personal approach and clear tips and tricks.
Sep 6, 2024
Really good class
Really good class. Especially his use of drawings and (movie) quotes made it fun to attend.
May 10, 2024
Great balance between theory and practical application
Matthijs Kouw was our teacher. Great teacher and very informative. Great balance between theory, practical applications, examples and models to solve practical problems.
Apr 10, 2024
Very good PSPO Classroom with Matthijs Kouw
Matthijs Kouw did not only show us the theoretical information. He showed us a lot practical cases to understand. Also the classroom was very interactive. We had to do a lot of relevant practical exercises with small groups. It kept us during the two long intensive days with much information active, sharp and exited to learn more.
Mar 29, 2024
Great training!
Great training by a great trainer! Good and dynamic teaching days. Matthijs way of training kept everyone focussed and interested at all times.
Mar 7, 2024
Very well-structured class
Very well-structured class, with great examples and lots of exercises to keep you on your toes and involved. Great instructor and it felt very well prepared.
Nov 28, 2023
Fijne sfeer
Fijne sfeer, mooi uitzicht en de stof werd op diverse manieren aangeboden.
About Matthijs
Hi! I’m a Product Management Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer based in The Netherlands.
Being a Product Owner or Product Manager is hard. My classes are set up as hands-on and interactive experiences that teach you how to be successful in product. I put a lot of emphasis on how things are done in practice and how Scrum can work for you.
I've been a Product Owner in various environments myself, where I was accountable for new and mature products in small-, mid-, and large-sized organisations. These experiences, as well as years of consulting and coaching on the job, provide me with first-hand experience of the struggles of Product Management.
I love to share my insights and real-life examples during my classes. I also invite students to share their own experiences - every class is an opportunity for me to learn as well!
Outside of the classroom, I help organisations to navigate the uncertainties and complexities of Product Management, empowering them to build products and services that solve customer problems, achieve strategic goals, and drive measurable impact.
What students say about Matthijs
Mar 7, 2025
Great engagement and humor
It was actually fun spending 2 full days at Prowareness in Utrecht to learn the finer points of being a Professional Scrum Product Owner. The trainers really made an effort to keep the group engaged and energized through assignments but most importantly humor! Great use of flip-overs where a screen and powerpoint is the standard.
Feb 19, 2025
Useful training
Useful training about scrum principles.
Nov 6, 2024
Matthijs his knowledge on the domain is…
Matthijs his knowledge on the domain is outstanding and he brings it very clear. The subjects are divided in clear parts. Interaction with Matthijs is energizing and fun. He delivered great value to me!
Oct 28, 2024
Good inept training by Matthijs
Personal approach and clear tips and tricks.
Sep 6, 2024
Really good class
Really good class. Especially his use of drawings and (movie) quotes made it fun to attend.
May 10, 2024
Great balance between theory and practical application
Matthijs Kouw was our teacher. Great teacher and very informative. Great balance between theory, practical applications, examples and models to solve practical problems.
Apr 10, 2024
Very good PSPO Classroom with Matthijs Kouw
Matthijs Kouw did not only show us the theoretical information. He showed us a lot practical cases to understand. Also the classroom was very interactive. We had to do a lot of relevant practical exercises with small groups. It kept us during the two long intensive days with much information active, sharp and exited to learn more.
Mar 29, 2024
Great training!
Great training by a great trainer! Good and dynamic teaching days. Matthijs way of training kept everyone focussed and interested at all times.
Mar 7, 2024
Very well-structured class
Very well-structured class, with great examples and lots of exercises to keep you on your toes and involved. Great instructor and it felt very well prepared.
Nov 28, 2023
Fijne sfeer
Fijne sfeer, mooi uitzicht en de stof werd op diverse manieren aangeboden.
Courses taught by Matthijs
Applying Professional Scrum
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Other Services by Matthijs
- Coaching/Consulting
- Private Courses
Upcoming Classes by Matthijs
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In Person
Date: Mar 12-13, 2025
Language: Dutch
Class Format: Traditional
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Matthijs's Certifications and Licenses
Professional Scrum Trainer
Professional Product Discovery and Validation
Professional Scrum Master I
Professional Scrum Master II
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Professional Scrum Product Owner II
Professional Scrum Product Owner III
Scaled Professional Scrum
Professional Agile Leadership I
Professional Agile Leadership - Evidence-Based Management
Professional Scrum with Kanban I
Professional Scrum with User Experience I
Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills
Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills
Matthijs's Classes
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Trainer:
Robbin Schuurman
Partner:
Prowareness
Attended:
May 23-24, 2018
Professional Scrum Master - Advanced
Trainers:
Barry Overeem, Christiaan Verwijs
Attended:
Dec 12-13, 2019
Scaled Professional Scrum
Trainers:
Jesse Houwing, Simon Flossmann
Partner:
Scaled Professional Scrum
Attended:
Jul 1-2, 2021
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Trainer:
Jesse Houwing
Partner:
Professional Scrum with Kanban
Attended:
Apr 13-14, 2022
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced
Trainer:
Chris Lukassen
Partner:
Expandior
Attended:
Oct 5-6, 2022
