16 Topics
5 Days
80 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Agile coaches
- Programme and portfolio managers
- Business and technology managers
- Entrepreneurs and startup product leaders
- Product development professionals
- UX and customer experience professionals
- Professionals transitioning from traditional project management to Agile product management
- Professionals preparing for a PSPO assessment
Session Objectives
- Understand the core concepts and principles of project management.
- Learn about the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- Master project planning, including creating a project charter and scope.
- Gain proficiency in agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Learn to manage project resources, budget, and schedule.
- Develop skills for effective stakeholder communication and risk management.
- Prepare to earn the Google Project Management Professional Certificate.
About the Course
The course focuses on the core responsibilities of the Product Owner, including product vision, value optimization, stakeholder engagement, product backlog management, release planning, prioritization, and empirical product development. Participants will learn how to make effective product decisions based on customer needs, business objectives, market realities, and feedback from stakeholders and users.Through practical exercises, Scrum simulations, case studies, product backlog workshops, and real-world scenarios, participants will develop the ability to connect business strategy with product delivery and maximize the value generated by Scrum teams.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 80 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The history and purpose of Scrum.
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Workshop 1.2:
The three pillars of Scrum: transparency, inspection, and adaptation
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Workshop 1.3:
The five Scrum values.
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Workshop 1.4:
The purpose of each Scrum event and artifact.
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Workshop 1.5:
The roles within a Scrum Team.
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Workshop 2.1:
The responsibilities of the Product Owner.
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Workshop 2.2:
The Product Owner as a value maximizer.
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Workshop 2.3:
Common challenges faced by Product Owners.
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Workshop 2.4:
The Product Owner's relationship with the Development Team.
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Workshop 2.5:
The Product Owner as a single, accountable individual.
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Workshop 3.1:
The importance of a clear product vision.
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Workshop 3.2:
Techniques for creating and communicating a vision.
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Workshop 3.3:
Understanding the concept of "Done."
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Workshop 3.4:
Defining the product's scope and boundaries.
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Workshop 3.5:
The Product Owner's role in product management.
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Workshop 4.1:
What constitutes value in a product.
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Workshop 4.2:
How to measure and track value.
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Workshop 4.3:
Business value vs. technical value.
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Workshop 4.4:
Techniques for making value-based decisions.
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Workshop 4.5:
The cost of delay and its impact.
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Workshop 5.1:
The purpose and characteristics of a Product Backlog.
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Workshop 5.2:
Creating and maintaining the Product Backlog.
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Workshop 5.3:
Ordering the Product Backlog effectively.
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Workshop 5.4:
The difference between a Product Backlog and a To-Do list.
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Workshop 5.5:
The relationship between the Product Backlog and requirements.
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Workshop 6.1:
Techniques for breaking down large items.
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Workshop 6.2:
Writing effective Product Backlog items.
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Workshop 6.3:
User stories, Epics, and Themes.
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Workshop 6.4:
Understanding the "INVEST" criteria for user stories.
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Workshop 6.5:
The importance of continuous refinement.
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Workshop 7.1:
Identifying and understanding key stakeholders.
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Workshop 7.2:
Strategies for effective communication with stakeholders.
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Workshop 7.3:
The Product Owner as the liaison between stakeholders and the team.
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Workshop 7.4:
Managing stakeholder expectations.
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Workshop 7.5:
Saying "no" and setting boundaries.
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Workshop 8.1:
The difference between a forecast and a commitment.
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Workshop 8.2:
Using velocity as a forecasting tool.
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Workshop 8.3:
Techniques for release planning.
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Workshop 8.4:
How to communicate a realistic forecast.
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Workshop 8.5:
Dealing with uncertainty in planning.
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Workshop 9.1:
The Product Owner's role in the Sprint Planning.
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Workshop 9.2:
The Daily Scrum from the Product Owner's perspective.
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Workshop 9.3:
What a Product Owner does during the Sprint.
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Workshop 9.4:
The Product Owner's role in the Sprint Review.
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Workshop 9.5:
The Product Owner's contribution to the Sprint Retrospective.
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Workshop 10.1:
Scaling Scrum and the Product Owner's role
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Workshop 10.2:
The challenges of having multiple teams.
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Workshop 10.3:
Organizing Product Owners in a scaled environment.
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Workshop 10.4:
The importance of a single, shared Product Backlog.
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Workshop 10.5:
Synchronizing work and managing dependencies.
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Workshop 11.1:
The relationship between the Product Owner and the Scrum Master.
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Workshop 11.2:
How the Scrum Master helps the Product Owner.
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Workshop 11.3:
Facilitating collaboration and removing impediments.
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Workshop 11.4:
The Scrum Master as a servant-leader.
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Workshop 11.5:
Handling conflicts and difficult conversations.
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Workshop 12.1:
Using user story mapping for product roadmapping.
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Workshop 12.2:
Creating and using Personas.
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Workshop 12.3:
The purpose of Product Goal and Sprint Goal.
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Workshop 12.4:
Acceptance criteria and Definition of Done.
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Workshop 12.5:
Working with technical and non-functional requirements.
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Workshop 13.1:
The importance of continuous feedback.
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Workshop 13.2:
Techniques for gathering user feedback.
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Workshop 13.3:
Conducting effective Sprint Reviews.
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Workshop 13.4:
Using feedback to update the Product Backlog.
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Workshop 13.5:
Closing the feedback loop.
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Workshop 14.1:
Simulating the life of a Product Owner in a real-world project.
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Workshop 14.2:
Creating and managing a Product Backlog for a case study.
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Workshop 14.3:
Role-playing stakeholder conversations.
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Workshop 14.4:
Practicing Sprint Reviews and Sprint Planning.
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Workshop 14.5:
Applying all concepts to a continuous scenario.
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Workshop 15.1:
A comprehensive review of all course topics.
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Workshop 15.2:
An opportunity to ask questions and clarify concepts.
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Workshop 15.3:
A deep dive into difficult areas.
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Workshop 15.4:
Recap of key responsibilities and practices.
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Workshop 15.5:
Final words of advice for applying the knowledge.
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Workshop 16.1:
An overview of the exam format and question types.
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Workshop 16.2:
Tips and tricks for passing the exam.
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Workshop 16.3:
A timed practice exam with detailed feedback.
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Workshop 16.4:
The structure of the exam and how to approach questions.
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Workshop 16.5:
Final advice for success on the certification.
