Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) Certification Training

Course 1814

  • Duration: 2 days
  • Language: English
  • Level: Foundation

In this highly interactive CSPO training course, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of Agile and Scrum and the specific skills necessary to become a successful Certified Scrum Product Owner.

CSPO Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

CSPO Training Information

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Prioritise backlogs.
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders.
  • Use the Scrum framework to manage expectations.
  • Follow instructor-led training by Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainers (CSTs).
  • Become a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
  • Follow Agile principles and the Scrum framework.
  • Build and prioritise your value-driven product backlog.
  • Break down epics and themes into actionable user stories.
  • Develop positive stakeholder relationships.

Training Prerequisites

  • The Scrum Guide will be emailed to students for pre-course reading.
  • A Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) leads this course.
  • In-person, on-time attendance and full participation is required for the CST to recommend you to the Scrum Alliance for certification.

Certification Information

There is no Scrum Alliance or Learning Tree exam.

CSPO Training Outline

In this module, you will: 

  • Define Agile values and principles 
  • Contrast Waterfall and Agile product development philosophies 
  • Confront the challenges of adopting Agile 
  • Learn to set up cross-functional Agile teams  

In this module, you will learn about: 

  • The core Scrum framework, team, artefacts, and ceremonies 
  • Applying core Scrum Values 
  • Leveraging checks and balances 

In this module, you will learn how to:  

  • Create a Product Backlog 
  • Implement a Sprint Backlog 
  • Develop potentially shippable product increment 
  • Organise Spring Planning meetings and Daily Scrums  
  • Demonstrate products in Sprint Reviews  
  • Participate in the Sprint Retrospective 

In this module, you will learn how to:  

  • Develop a product vision and strategy 
  • Integrate Agile and waterfall teams 
  • Estimate product scope and delivery 
  • Engage stakeholders, customers, and end-users in product development and delivery 
  • Develop positive and strong working relationships with Scrum teams 
  • Track, manage, and communicate through the right Agile metrics 

In this module, you will learn how to:  

  • Distinguish between product Vision and Product Strategy 
  • Validate and revise your Product Vision through research 
  • Articulate clear and measurable outcomes 
  • Build and continuously refine the Product Backlog 
  • Rank Product Backlog item priority at the release, product, and project levels 
  • Utilise Must Have, Should Have, Could Have, Won't Have (MoSCoW) and other prioritisation techniques 
  • Apply the Pareto principle to release planning 

In this module, you will learn how to:  

  • Develop products with progressive elaboration 
  • Define appropriate acceptance criteria 
  • Estimate business value through relative measurement  
  • Continuously refine and reorder your Product Backlog 

In this module, you will learn how to:  

  • Choose the right Agile product release strategy 
  • Focus on continuous program, product, and project improvement 
  • Release products with Minimal Marketable Features 

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CSPO Training FAQs

CSPO training is a 2-day instructor-led training course that includes after-course coaching. Private team training is also available, with full-scale programme development and expert team coaching. You can contact Customer Service for additional training dates.

You will learn how to prioritise backlogs, effectively communicate with stakeholders, and use the Scrum framework to manage expectations. You will also learn how to become a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), follow Agile principles and the Scrum framework, build and prioritise your value-driven product backlog, break down epics and themes into actionable user stories, and develop positive stakeholder relationships.

The Scrum Guide will be emailed to you for pre-course reading, and a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) will lead the course. In-person, on-time attendance and full participation are required for the CST to recommend you to the Scrum Alliance for certification.

No, there is no Scrum Alliance or Learning Tree exam.

CSPO training is available in-person and online.

  • The Scrum Guide will be emailed to students for pre-course reading
  • A Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) leads this course
  • In-person, on-time attendance and full participation are expected. While emergencies are understandable, being fully present for the full two days is a requirement for the CST to recommend you to the Scrum Alliance for certification

In line with GDPR legislation, we are informing you that your Personal Data, specifically your name and contact information, will be shared with Scrum Alliance. They have a legitimate business interest in processing your Personal Data to award any earned certifications and to monitor class attendance.

Scrum Alliance is based in the United States, and your name and address will be transferred to and processed in the United States. Scrum Alliance’s processing of your personal data is covered by their Privacy Policy, which can be viewed in this document.

Please review and return the Scrum Alliance GDPR Form to Customer_Services@LearningTree.co.uk.

This course can help you earn the following industry credits and certifications:

The Certified Scrum Master Certification is valid for 2 years. Renewal requirements include obtaining 20 Scrum Education Units and a $100 renewal fee. More information about how to earn SEUs requirements can be found here.

Learning Tree's CSTs are:

  • Bernie Maloney
  • Carlton Nettleton
  • Jason Tanner
  • Joel Bancroft-Connors
  • Juan Banda
  • Kert Peterson
  • Nimesh Soni
  • Samir Chhibber

Scrum Alliance® certifications fulfil the vision of the Agile Manifesto by fostering greater collaboration, productivity, and success among team members. The Certified Scrum Product Owner® Certification from Scrum Alliance is a validation of your commitment to ongoing excellence in your Agile journey and makes you eligible to take on Product Owner responsibilities and lead successful projects.

The Product Owner is accountable for the product's vision, scope, and scale. The Product Owner is the voice of the stakeholders, continuously refining requirements and managing the backlog. The Scrum Master shields the team from distractions and interferences, enabling progress, and enforces Agile practices.

The national average salary for a Scrum Product Owner is $96,746 in United States.

The Product Owner is responsible for managing the product backlog and product backlog visibility. They ensure the business value of the product.

Certification candidates and existing credential holders are responsible for reporting all Continuing Certification Requirements Programme (CCR) activities to PMI. To report the completion of a Learning Tree course, you can use the Online PDU Resources System.

  1. Go to the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements System https://ccrs.pmi.org/
  2. Log in with your username and password
  3. Locate the claim code associated with your course in the table in this document
  4. Click on “Report PDU for this activity”
  5. Fill in the date started and date completed
  6. Click on the box agreeing that this claim is accurate and then submit

PDU Information for This Course:

  • Total PDUs: 14
  • Technical PDUs: 14
  • Leadership PDUs: 0
  • Strategic & Business PDUs: 0
  • PMI Claim Code: 1154DV5AIE

Log into your CompTIA account and submit your CEUs through their continuing education portals.