The British Academy for Training and Development offers a comprehensive Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I, II) Course. This course provides a strong foundation in Scrum theory, involving the specific approach towards Scrum framework, roles, events and artefacts. Basics of responsibilities of a Product Owner in maximising the product value and effectively working with the Scrum Team and stakeholders will also be learnt by the attendees. The training particularly focuses on agile product management to make understandability of the ways in which one can manage product backlog, define product vision, and align product goals according to customers and business needs.

Further advanced topics value-oriented development learning such as through iterative processes to identify and deliver value on a more frequent basis. All around stakeholder management techniques also explained in this course include ensuring effective collaboration and communication among departments. By making an alignment with business strategy, attendees get to learn how to connect business objectives with delivery efforts through evidence-based management (EBM) tools.

Complementing the PSPO I and PSPO II courses, the programme gives detailed information on how the PSPO I and PSPO II exams are laid out, the different question types, as well as how to assess Scrum. It has everything to do with measuring product success, agile metrics, and being able to adapt to feedback for continuous improvement in the delivery process.

At the end of this course, learning would be capable of handling a professional scrum product owner's responsibilities empowered by tools and techniques. to ignite by incorporating lean thinking into an agile transformation and value creation for the business.

Objective:
At the end of the course attendees will be able:

• Understand and apply Scrum principles and the Scrum framework effectively.

• Articulate the application and roles of the Product Owner in a project.

• Deliver maximum value from agile techniques of product management.

• Develop, maintain, and polish the Product Backlog.

• Align product vision with business strategy and the interests of stakeholders.

• Embrace value-driven development with evidence-based management (EBM).

• Prepare for and pass the PSPO I and II certifications.

Who Should Attend?
This course is best suited for:

• Product Owners, Scrum Master, and Agile Coaches.

• Project Managers migrating their roles to agile.

• Business Analysts and Product Managers.

• Team Leaders and IT Professionals who thrive in agile environments.

• and anyone who aspires to take the PSPO I or PSPO II certification.

How will attendees benefit?
Attendees will gain many benefits:

• Understanding of Scrum Principles and Practices: This is focused on the learning around principles and practices of Scrum especially as far as the Product Owner role is concerned to make you an efficient contributor to agile teams.

• Readiness for Certification: Get completely equipped to PSPO I and PSPO II through purpose oriented content and mock tests, along with expert guidance.

• Improved Skills for Product Ownership: Be trained to manage the Product Backlog, define specific goals for the product, and also make decisions on the basis of value.

• Strategic Thinking: Using evidence-based management, EBM, and value-driven development tools, align your product outcomes with the entire business strategy.

• Improved Communication: Get the tools and techniques to manage stakeholders, drive collaboration, and clearly communicate product vision and progress.

• Hands-on Tools and Techniques: Real-world agile, including user story application mapping, prioritisation models, and performance metrics that bring about measurable improvements.

• Increased Confidence in Agile Environments: Equip yourself with the mindset and tools to confidently lead product initiatives in fast-moving, adaptive organisations.

Module 1: Introduction to Scrum

• Overview of Agile and Scrum

• Scrum theory and principles

• Scrum framework, roles, events, and artefacts

Module 2: Understanding the Product Owner Role

• Core responsibilities of the Product Owner

• Collaboration with Scrum Team and stakeholders

• Characteristics of a successful Product Owner

Module 3: Product Vision and Strategy

• Defining a compelling product vision

• Aligning vision with customer and business goals

• Strategic roadmap planning

Module 4: Product Backlog Management

• Creating and maintaining the Product Backlog

• Writing effective user stories and acceptance criteria

• Prioritisation techniques and value estimation

Module 5: Value-Driven Development

• Maximising value through iterative development

• Agile delivery metrics and KPIs

• Feedback loops and product adaptation

Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Identifying and managing stakeholders

• Effective communication techniques

• Conflict resolution and negotiation in agile environments

Module 7: Evidence-Based Management (EBM)

• Introduction to EBM

• Using data to drive product decisions

• Measuring progress and value delivery

Module 8: Preparing for PSPO Certification

• Understanding PSPO I and PSPO II exam formats

• Sample questions and mock assessments

• Certification strategies and tips for success