Professional Scrum Product Owner II

• PSPO I certification

Audience

• Product owners

The Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) training course is designed for experienced Product Owners and professionals who are seeking to enhance their skills and understanding of the Product Owner role within the Scrum framework.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at product owners who wish to gain knowledge of advanced techniques for successful product ownership in dynamic and challenging environments as a Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced strategies for maximizing the value delivered by the product and prioritize effectively in complex situations.
• Apply refined backlog management techniques to ensure the team works on the most valuable items, and collaborate with stakeholders to refine and split user stories.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, manage their expectations, and effectively incorporate their feedback into the product development process.
• Gain insights into scaling Scrum, managing multiple Product Backlogs, and coordinating efforts in larger product development environments.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

Review of PSPO I Concepts

• Recap of foundational Scrum concepts
• Product Owner role and responsibilities
• Product Backlog management basics

Advanced Product Ownership

• Scaling Scrum: challenges and solutions
• Complex product development environments
• Strategies for managing multiple Product Backlogs

Optimizing Value

• Understanding and maximizing value
• Impact mapping and value stream analysis
• Techniques for prioritization and trade-off decisions

Product Strategy and Vision

• Defining and communicating the product vision
• Aligning stakeholders and teams with the vision
• Managing evolving product strategies

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Gathering and incorporating feedback effectively
• Techniques for managing conflicting interests

Product Backlog Refinement

• Techniques for effective backlog refinement
• Splitting and refining user stories
• Collaborative techniques for backlog management

Forecasting and Release Planning

• Estimation techniques and their limitations
• Creating reliable release forecasts
• Continuous forecasting in changing environments

Product Ownership and Teams

• Working with Development Teams
• Role of the Product Owner in Scrum events
• Balancing self-organization and guidance

Real-World Application and Challenges

• Case studies and real-world scenarios
• Overcoming common challenges faced by Product Owners
• Adaptive Product Ownership

Assessment Preparation

• Overview of the PSPO II assessment format
• Sample questions and practice scenarios
• Tips for successful assessment completion

PSPO II Assessment

• Guidance on taking the PSPO II assessment
• Time management strategies
• Post-assessment review and discussion

Summary and Next Steps