CSPO® Certification – Product Owner Training
Brief Overview
This training thoroughly prepares you for the role of a Product Owner (PO). Our goal is to foster understanding, hands-on experience with various tools, and inspiration. We delve into all primary responsibilities of the PO:
- Collaborating with the Scrum Team
- Managing the Product Backlog
- Engaging with customers and users
- Working with internal stakeholders
This Product Owner training is structured using many elements of Scrum. Applying Scrum within the training itself often leads to practical insights and enables holistic learning.
We employ numerous interactive simulations and exercises to make various concepts tangible and to explore different perspectives on working within a Scrum Team. Be prepared for active participation and movement.
Training Dates: Certified Scrum Product Owner®
9:00 - 17:00
CSPO® 3 daysProduct Owner Certification – What You’ll Learn
In this Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®) training, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the Product Owner role in Scrum. We explore essential approaches from product management and facilitation that are crucial for success in this role.
You’ll be introduced to proven tools and concepts commonly taught in this course, such as:
- Jobs To Be Done – Viewing your product through the eyes of the customer
- Specification by Example – Clearly defining requirements with the development team
- Impact Mapping – Structuring and evolving products and features systematically
- Lean StartUp – Thinking like an entrepreneur
- Cost of Delay – Making quantitative prioritization decisions in the Product Backlog
IDuring interactive exercises, you’ll apply these tools directly, explore their relevance to your daily work, and discuss practical applications.
Thinking about becoming an Agile Coach? Understanding the Product Owner role is essential—whether you’re supporting teams as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. This training equips you with the foundation you need. Learn more in our article: What is an Agile Coach?
Our training approach is based on the principles and practices of “Training from the Back of the Room” by Sharon Bowman, which aligns well with agile values. Expect to be on your feet, engaged, and learning actively.
Agenda: CSPO® Product Owner Training
Below is a sample agenda and optional topics in the three-day course. The exact schedule is adapted to the needs and interests of the participants. All required content for CSPO® certification will be covered
Core Topics
- Simulating an iterative business activity
- Evidence-based product planning
- Overview of the Scrum Framework
- Product Vision & Goals
- Product Discovery
- User personas and descriptions
- Segmentation
- Impact Mapping & Release Planning
- Product Backlog
- Backlog refinement techniques
- Definition of Done & Increments
- Cross-cutting quality criteria
- Collaboration with developers
- Estimating effort: 3 methods
Optional topics
- Techniques for prioritizing and organizing work
- Cost of Delay
- Splitting patterns: Techniques for breaking down large tasks
- Product planning
- Engaging stakeholders
- Understanding stakeholder value
- Writing effective Product Backlog items
- Framework vs. Library
- Sharing experiences around Scrum Events
- Detailed discussion of roles and responsibilities
- Saying “no” as a Product Owner
- Lean Startup
- Jobs To Be Done
- Outcome-driven innovation
- When does Scrum make sense?
- Multi-Team Scrum
- Technical practices
- Using Scrum outside of software development
- Starting a new project with Scrum
- Evolving the Product Owner role within the organization
- Additional participant-driven topics
Your Trainer
Anton Skornyakov
- Active in the agile space since 2008
- Professional experience as a developer, Scrum Master, Product Owner, CEO, and coach
- Worked as a Product Owner for many years, as a CSPO® for over 10 years
- Holds the highest certification: Certified Scrum Trainer® (one of ~220 worldwide) from the Scrum Alliance®
- Leads projects with startups, SMEs, corporations, non-profits, and public institutions
- Passionate about modern leadership and agility beyond product development
- Author and speaker at conferences
- Managing Director at Agile.Coach GmbH & Co. KG
Dr. Timon Fiddike
- Over 12 years of experience in agile practices
- Background as a team member, Product Owner, Scrum Master, CEO, and coach
- Holds the highest certification: Certified Scrum Trainer® (one of ~220 worldwide) from the Scrum Alliance®
- Experience with startups, SMEs, and corporations
- Certified Integral Coach – trained to ICF ACTH standards
- Passionate about supporting human growth that enables effective agile work
- Managing Director at Agile.Coach GmbH & Co. KG
What Does a Product Owner Certification Cost?
Three-Day In-Person Trainings in Berlin
Standard price: €2300 net (plus VAT)
Early bird price: €2100 net (plus VAT)
Other Training Formats
We currently only offer public CSPO® trainings in English as a 3-day in-person option. We offer more options for CSPO® trainings in German and are open to requests for inhouse trainings in other formats.
Bundle Discount
Combine this Product Owner training with any of our other trainings and receive an additional €100 discount per course registration.
Group Discounts
Get 5% off for groups of 3–4 participants. For 5 or more registrations, receive 10% off.
Nonprofit Discount
Each training includes 2 reserved spots for individuals employed full-time by nonprofit organizations (NPOs) for €450 net for three-day training (plus VAT).
Please mention this in the comment field during registration—we’ll confirm your discounted price afterward.
Repeat Participant Discount
Former participants can retake the training at a significantly reduced rate:
- €300 net for two-day sessions (plus VAT)
- €450 net for three-day sessions (plus VAT)
Mention this in the comment field during registration and we’ll apply the discount.
Product Owner Certification with Scrum Alliance®
Upon full and active participation in the training, you will receive your CSPO® Certified Scrum Product Owner® certificate directly after the course. Your trainer will submit your name and email address to Scrum Alliance®, typically the day after the training ends. You can then download your certificate as early as the next day.
Scrum Alliance® once considered introducing an online test like the one used for CSM® Scrum Master Certification. However, because the Product Owner role involves many topics beyond the Scrum framework itself, they chose to maintain the responsibility of the trainer to ensure that all learning objectives are met. This is why thorough preparation and active participation in the training are key—and no separate exam is required.
Unlike certifications from some other providers that are based solely on passing a simple test, Scrum Alliance® sets a higher standard. Since its founding in 2001, it has required a minimum of two full days of training.
While standard tests usually measure surface-level knowledge, Scrum Alliance®’s approach encourages reflection and deeper understanding. This is one reason why the CSPO® certification enjoys global recognition.
Certification fees are included in the training registration.
Training Locations: CSPO® Product Owner Training
Berlin, Design Offices D.O. am Zoo
Budapester Straße 35, 10787 Berlin
frizzforum
Friedrichstraße 23, 10969 Berlin
Schedule & Catering
Our trainings run daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM can be used for questions about your own environment that aren’t part of the training material.
Included in the training price:
- Snacks in the morning and afternoon
- Unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and water throughout the course. A full lunch on each training day.
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About the Authors
Written by subject matter experts: Timon Fiddike, Certified Scrum Trainer® and Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer®