Certified Scrum Product Owner Training (CSPO)
Become a true Scrum practitioner with the Scrum Product Owner certification Learn how to drive Business value while collaborating effectively. Register for our 2-day Internationally Certified Scrum Product Owner course accredited by Scrum Alliance.Course Focus:
The CSPO training course uses Scrum to teach Scrum and provides a stimulating, experiential learning experience through the use of game play, hands on practical exercises, real life case studies and in depth discussions of the various parts of the Scrum framework and how the parts fit together.
On completing the course, candidates are designated as a Certified Scrum Product Owner by the Scrum Alliance. Candidates will then also become members of the Scrum Alliance and can work towards achieving the higher level Certified Scrum Professional designation.
Course Details:
- Price: R13,500 excl. VAT per person
- Course duration: 2 days
- Location: Cape Town, Johannesburg (and other locations on request)
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the Role of the Product Owner
- Describing Purpose and Strategy
- Understanding Customers and Users
- Testing Product Assumptions
- Working with the Product Backlog
Who should attend?
- If you are, or are going to be the Product Owner on a Scrum team
- Leaders and managers in value-driven roles
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches will also benefit.
Meet Your Trainer
The course is delivered by Iain McKenna, an accredited Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) from the UK who has successfully used Scrum together with other Agile and Lean frameworks over many years. Iain has not only trained many people in Scrum but has extensive experience “from the trenches” in using Scrum with a large variety of organisations.Top 3 reasons for taking a course with Iain:
- Practical guidance from first-hand experience. Over a decade implementing Scrum in dozens of organisations means that Iain’s guidance is grounded in real world challenges and is highly practical.
- Insightful and inspiring. As past course participants testify, you can expect to take away many deep insights into the nature of Scrum and its potential to transform your organisation and your work life for the better.
- Post-course follow-up. Iain believes that your training course is the start of a lifelong journey of continuous improvement and he is available to assist you on that journey in any way possible.
“A good Product Owner drives delivery of value to customers and users and therefore plays a critical role in a Scrum team.”
Iain McKenna, trainer.
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What our delegates say
“The Certified Scrum Product Owner training course will benefit people who are going to be a product owner, or interact with one or more Scrum teams.”
Iain McKenna, trainer
“Very good and so worth attending. I feel empowered and encouraged to practice the skills at work.”
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“Enjoyed the course and your method of delivery with exercises.”
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“It's been a great 2 days - fantastic trainer. I'd do another course with Iain if given the chance. Thanks!”
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“Certainly gave me a great insight into the practical use of Scrum, the role of the ScrumMaster and how this role interacts with other roles in a very practical way. Iain presented the course in a very engaging and informative way. I really enjoyed the experience and took a lot out of it.”
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Frequently asked questions
Should I consider SAFe certification?
Open or CloseThe Scaled Agile Framework is a brilliant and detailed framework referred to when Agile is used in larger organisations. SAFe is a good framework to understand since it adds a few additional roles and ceremonies to KANBAN and SCRUM forming a framework that can scale for large teams and organisations. Should you be looking for answers to scaling an Agile implementation or Agile for larger cross-functional teams, SAFe is a good course to consider.
The SCRUM framework also has many scaling options for instance by introducing SCRUM or SCRUM ceremonies or looking into due track SCRUM.
Does the SCRUM and Product Owner course cover Kanban principles?
Open or CloseThe SCRUM course does not cover KANBAN. DVT does, however, combine SCRUM and KANBAN in a 3-day course that covers both. SCRUM and KANBAN can be combined in forming an Agile framework specific to your environment yet utilising the best elements of two brilliant frameworks. Agile Coaching is a vital part in customising an Agile framework to work for your unique environment and unique challenges.
Does the course cover Lean?
Open or CloseThe core idea of Lean is to maximise customer value while minimising waste. All Agile Frameworks (including SCRUM and KANBAN) are based on the Lean principle with regards to value-driven focus and minimising any waste. In fact Lean is more focused on the mindset and thinking which overlaps brilliantly with regards to any Agile framework as both is based on the same principles and values.
Is this good business analyst training?
Open or CloseBusiness Analysts can certainly benefit from Agile training as well as training in the most popular frameworks, SCRUM and KANBAN. Business Analysts can specifically benefit from the mindset changes required to excel in Agile.
Is this good project management training?
Open or CloseProject Managers can certainly benefit from Agile training as well as training in the most popular frameworks, SCRUM and KANBAN. Project Managers can specifically benefit from the mindset changes required to excel in Agile.
Requirements gathering is facilitated in a different manner, and the focus is shifted to the team who are customer value driven. We would recommend the following courses in sequence as a general path to gain Agile knowledge:
- Agile Fundamentals course – A good introduction to Agile and to a few Agile frameworks
- SCRUM training – Still the most commonly used framework in Agile
- KANBAN training – A very popular Agile framework that can be applied to any area or work stream (including HR, Marketing and Finance)
- Certified SCRUM Master training – geared towards the Scrum Master role, yet extremely valuable for any member of the Scrum Team.
- Certified SCRUM Product Owner training – geared towards the business and management role within the organisation yet valuable for the Project and Program Management role within the organisation. We would also recommend the training to innovation driven teams.
Is this good software development manager training?
Open or CloseAgile is most commonly used within the software development space. Agile training is a must for any role within the software development industry as Agile is the start of continuous delivery which is giving organisations a competitive edge. Software Development Managers can certainly benefit from this training course. In fact the Certified Product Owner and SCRUM training would be our first recommendation for Development Managers.
Does the course address business analyst vs. product owner questions?
Open or CloseThe following courses are geared towards the role of the Business Analyst and Product Owner and will address product and role-related questions:
- Business Value Analysis Training (ICAgile Certified)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner Training (Internationally certified through Scrum Alliance)
Does the course address the role/need for a business analyst in Agile?
Open or CloseThe following courses will specifically address the role and need of a BA in Agile:
- Business Value Analysis Training (ICAgile Certified)
- SCRUM training
- KANBAN
Is this SETA certified training?
Open or CloseAgile training in South Africa is not yet SETA certified. The DVT Academy is in the process of getting the Agile training within the Academy SETA certified.
Does the training address Agile coaching?
Open or CloseAgile Coaching is very specialized and is a natural career path for good Scrum Masters and Facilitators. DVT does present Agile Coaching training on request. It is ICAgile Certified training. You are welcome to contact us to elaborate on this subject. DVT is considered thought leaders in the Agile Coaching domain.
Does the training address Agile organisational transformation?
Open or CloseThe Agile training does not address organisational transformation as a learning objective, yet touches on some of the elements. We would recommend that you contact DVT for a free 1-hour session to discuss organisational transformation. DVT is considered as thought-leaders in the Agile Coaching and transformation area assisting some clients with this challenge.
Does the course address Agile tools?
Open or CloseThe course does not address Agile tools, however the Agile Coach and trainer can give you certain recommendations.