Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)

Day 1:

• Introduction to Scrum: The Scrum framework and its values, principles, and roles.
• Scrum Theory: The theory behind Scrum and how it is used to manage complex product development.
• The Product Owner Role: The responsibilities of the Product Owner, including creating a product vision, developing a product backlog, and working with the Scrum Team.
• Product Vision: How to create and communicate a clear and compelling product vision that aligns with organizational goals.
• Product Backlog: How to create and manage a product backlog, including techniques for prioritization, refinement, and estimation.
• User Stories: How to write effective user stories that capture the needs and expectations of stakeholders.
• Acceptance Criteria: How to define acceptance criteria that ensure that each user story is completed according to the Product Owner's expectations.
  
  
  
  

Day 2:

• Agile Product Management: How to manage product development in an agile environment, including adapting to changing requirements and feedback.
• Release Management: How to plan and manage releases to maximize value delivery and minimize risk.
• Stakeholder Management: How to manage stakeholder expectations and engagement to ensure that the product meets their needs.
• Scrum Artifacts: An overview of Scrum artifacts, including the product backlog, sprint backlog, and product increment.
• Sprint Review: How to conduct a sprint review and gather feedback from stakeholders.
• Sprint Retrospective: How to conduct a sprint retrospective and continuously improve the Scrum process.
• PSPO I Exam Preparation: Tips and strategies for preparing for the PSPO I certification exam.
  
  
  
  

Possible Exams Questions


What are the three primary responsibilities of the Product Owner in Scrum?

• a. Developing the product increment, communicating with stakeholders, and managing the Scrum Team.
• b. Creating a product vision, developing and maintaining the product backlog, and ensuring that the Scrum Team understands the product backlog items.
• c. Managing the product roadmap, facilitating the daily Scrum, and ensuring that the Sprint Goal is met.
  
  
  
  

What is the purpose of the Sprint Review?

• a. To review and approve the work completed in the Sprint.
• b. To gather feedback on the product increment and adjust the product backlog as needed.
• c. To reflect on the Sprint and identify areas for improvement in the Scrum process.
  
  
  
  

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for prioritizing the product backlog?

• a. Cost of delay.
• b. Kano analysis.
• c. First in, first out (FIFO).
  
  
  
  

What is the definition of Done in Scrum?

• a. The set of criteria that a product backlog item must meet in order to be considered complete.
• b. The total amount of work that can be completed in a single Sprint.
• c. The amount of time allocated for each Sprint.
  
  
  
  

What is the recommended maximum length for a Sprint?

• a. One week.
• b. Two weeks.
• c. One month.
  
  
  
  

The audience for the PSPO I certification course and exam is anyone who is interested in becoming a Product Owner or improving their skills and knowledge in agile product management using the Scrum framework. This may include:

• Product Owners: Individuals who are currently working as Product Owners or are interested in transitioning to a Product Owner role in an Agile software development environment.
• Agile Coaches: Individuals who work as Agile Coaches or Scrum Masters and want to improve their understanding of the Product Owner role and agile product management.
• Project Managers: Individuals who work as Project Managers and want to learn how to apply agile product management principles to their projects.
• Team Leaders: Individuals who work as team leaders or team members in Agile software development teams and want to learn how to collaborate effectively with the Product Owner and contribute to the success of the product.
• Anyone interested in Agile product management: Individuals who are interested in learning about agile product management and the Scrum framework, even if they are not currently working in an Agile software development environment.