AgileScrum-PO : Agile Scrum Product Owner

Overview

In the Scrum process, the Scrum Product Owner holds the most extensive and demanding role, requiring specific qualities for success. Product Owners must possess the authority to make decisions and have the courage to stand by them, command time to be available for the role, and possess the knowledge needed to play the role successfully. To make the right decisions, Product Owners must be informed and able to communicate with stakeholders.

The Agile Scrum Product Owner training course covers all aspects necessary to successfully shape this role, focusing on practical application through exercises, sparring with other professionals, and hands-on experience with real-life cases.

The first section of the course delves into the philosophy behind Agile, the division of roles between business and IT, and the exploration of Agile methods such as Scrum and DSDM Atern. Additionally, the roles within Agile, including Business Sponsor, Business Visionary, Scrum Master, and Product Owner, are discussed.

The second section of the course focuses on the application and implementation of theory, with challenging exercises and a simulation game. Participants gain insight into the impact of short-cycle, iterative, and incremental development. Through this practical approach, theory becomes clear, and participants are better equipped to successfully play the Scrum Product Owner role.

Audience Profile

Agile Scrum Product Owner focuses on bringing value to the customer and value for the business, through Agile project management techniques. This certification is especially suitable for professionals working in the areas of project management, software development, IT service management, and business management.

Prerequisities

Knowledge of Scrum terminology, for instance through the EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation exam, is strongly recommended.

At Course Completion

Participants learn the benefits that the Agile philosophy and working with Scrum can offer above traditional development methods. The training course addresses the responsibilities of the Product Owner. It also looks at the responsibilities of other roles. After all, a scrum project stands or falls by a motivated team in which all roles are represented. This training course allows participants to develop the following insights and skills:

• The philosophy and roles behind agile working.
• Being able to use the instruments and rituals used in an agile way of working.
• Creating value for your clients.

Course Outline