Professional Scrum Product Owner™ – Advanced (PSPO Advanced) Course Overview:

In this intensive two-day class, students embark on a journey to deepen their comprehension of delivering value and effectively conveying it both within and outside their organization. Through a series of case study-driven exercises and expert instruction, students acquire the indispensable entrepreneurial product leadership skills and practices that are pivotal for success as a Product Owner. The multifaceted role of a Product Owner demands a versatile approach, extending beyond the core principles of Agility and the Scrum framework. Students delve into various Product Owner “stances,” encompassing gaining customer insights, championing the product vision, prioritizing innovation, making informed decisions, fostering collaboration, and mastering the art of influence. These experiences prepare students to navigate the multifaceted landscape of the Product Owner role and excel in delivering exceptional value through agile product leadership.

Intended Audience:

This course is designed for Product Owners, Product Managers, and Business Analysts focusing heavily on Product Management skills, tools, techniques, and knowledge as part of their work on the Scrum Team. The course does not address the Scrum framework (much), and we assume people have a proper understanding of the Scrum framework. Participants should have at least one year of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager, while multiple years of experience and having attended the Professional Scrum Product Owner course and passing PSPO is preferred, but not mandatory.

Other people that might benefit from the PSPO-A course include:

• Scrum Masters / Agile Coaches
• Company leaders

Learning Objectives of Professional Scrum Product Owner™ – Advanced (PSPO Advanced):

• Experienced Product Owners will learn different stances a Product Owner takes in order to navigate everyday challenges
• Modern complementary practices will be introduced through discussions, case studies and exercises
• Students will leave with a clear understanding of Agile Product Management as they continue on their Product Owner journey
• Learn about the various types of stakeholders that Product Owners represent and how to best work with them.