Scrum Academy – Intermediate Level | Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

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Includes Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)® course:

Online course

Date: 23-27 May 2022

Schedule: 13:00 - 17:00

GMT 00:00 (Lisbon Time)

Tools: Zoom and Mural

(20h - 5 sessions of 4h each)

Language: English

Summary

Become a certified Product Owner learning with a high experienced Trainer.

All Scrum Alliance certification types are now available live online

One of the ways we’ve pivoted to serve the community in this extraordinary time is by -- for the first time ever -- bringing you live online CSM and CSPO certification courses from the most respected Certified Scrum Trainers around the globe.

These courses meet the Scrum Alliance value and standards, including at least 14 hours of face-to-face time with a Certified Scrum Trainer. You’ll have the same rigorous learning and energetic experience with fun and interactive connection. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to earn that valuable certification so you can be ready to face the emerging new normal. No matter how the world changes, today, tomorrow, or ten years from now, we are at your service, ready to connect with you.

Course Overview

This Course employs practical exercises, case studies and discussions to provide everything that a Scrum Product Owner® needs to know to be able to drive a successful Scrum Project.

Course Content

Topics covered are:

Why Agile
The Scrum Framework
The Product Owner and Other Roles
Leadership Skills
The Product Vision and Product Backlog
User Stories
Estimation and Planning
Prioritisation
Product Owner Tips
Scaling Agile
Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Function effectively as the Product Owner for the Scrum Team specifically
Deliver a successful Scrum project
Explain and sell Agile and the Scrum framework to other key stakeholders
Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and customers
Create and maintain the Product Backlog
Fulfil your essential role in Sprint Planning and Sprint Review meetings
Participate in Daily Scrum Meetings and Sprint Retrospectives
Understand and use the full range of Scrum Artifacts (Sprint Backlog, Burndown Charts etc.)

Audience

This course will benefit anyone who seeks to achieve the role of Scrum Product Owner® to drive a Scrum project, and applies to those with a background as Customer/Users, Project Managers or Developers. It will also benefit anyone who is to be involved in a Scrum Project, and in any of the Scrum Roles. The course is also suitable for those involved in transitioning to Scrum within their own organisation.

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Course Preparation

Prior to attending the course, students should familiarise themselves with key Scrum terms and definitions, as described in the Scrum Guide.

You should be aware that this is a Certified Course and the full amount of hours of training per day MUST be attended. This means you must be present at all times during the daily start/end times detailed above; You must attend this time to be eligible for certification and the trainer reserves the right not to register you with the Scrum Alliance if you do not attend the training for the required hours.

Certifying Bodies & Exams - Requirements

Attend an in-person or online, 16-20 hour course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®).

After successfully completing the course, you will be asked to accept the CSPO License Agreement and complete your Scrum Alliance membership profile.

Maintain your CSPO certification by earning Scrum Education Units® (SEUs) and renewing your certification every two years.

Certification Renewal

Renewals are from the date of certification

Renewal fee is €88.26 and covers two years extension from your current expiration date.

What You Receive

You will receive two days of high quality instruction from a Scrum Alliance Certified Trainer, who has years of experience in Information Technology and Process / Business Change across all traditional and contemporary project delivery and management methods, and is an expert in their successful introduction, implementation and integration. Also included are:

Two years membership to the Scrum Alliance
Scrum Alliance certificate of course completion
Online Course materials
The Agile Thinkers Academy attendance certificate
The Agile Thinkers Academy Community channel
The eXperience Agile Community channels

Scrum Education Units (SEUs)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 20 SEUs towards their CSP (Certified Scrum Professional) with the Scrum Alliance.

PMI Professional Development Units (PDUS)

Attendees may be eligible to apply for 20 PDUs towards their continuing education requirements with PMI.

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Training Remotely | Guidelines for a Successful Experience

Congratulations on joining Agile Thinkers remote courses. We are committed to facilitating a pleasant and enriching experience for all our attendees.

That's is why it is critically important that we are clarifying how we're going to work together to be most effective. So, let's develop some working agreements and suggestions to encourage the type of team environment that we want to foster during our training sessions.

Before the training starts:

1. Inform your co-workers/colleagues what will be the time you're attending training, and you shouldn't' be interrupted;

2. Look for a comfortable and quiet place to set your training spot.

3. Reduce distractions, noises and background interference;

4. Test your internet signal and guarantee you have a good connection.

5. Please please take some time to explore the tools and how to login; You can find the tools we will be using in your Eventbrite registration information.

6. Visit the toilet 10m before the session starts;

7. Stay hydrated;

8. Bring a notebook and a pen with you;

9. Limit interruptions from family members;

10. Make sure you turn off Outlook, gmail, Slack, WhatsApp, Skype or other sources of interruption;

11. If you can, select flight mode on your phone;

12. Test your earphones.

During Training:

1. While there are no questions, confirm you are mute;

2. Ask for help if you have any questions unmuting yourself or sending a message in chat;

3. Use Chat area to address the trainer some questions. As soon as possible, we will give feedback.

4. Respect the Time-boxes;

5. Be on time so you can deliver on time;

6. Don't accept calls while you're on training unless is extremely necessary and vital for you;

7. Please keep your camera on;

8. Have fun! Enjoy your course!