I really learn a lot, and the straigh forward way to teach from Mark is awesome. Very recommendable.
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Mark's CSPO certification program was a deeply engaging and insightful experience, blending practical exercises with theoretical knowledge over two days. His expertise in Agile methodologies and commitment to student understanding shone through, as he fostered an environment of collaboration and open dialogue. Through real-world applications and interactive learning, Mark gave us a profound understanding of the product owner role in Scrum, making him an exceptional teacher and mentor in the Agile domain.
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I really enjoyed the Certified Scrum Master course! Mark covered a lot of material in a relatively short amount of time and made me want to keep learning when the course ended!
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An informative course, Mark is incredibly knowledgeable and it's clear how much work has gone into making this course accessible while ensuring that all the requirements are met to get the certification.
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Mark is very knowledgeable and the mural sessions he leads you through are productive.
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Mark is a very knowledgeable coach and dives into the intricacies of being a great product owner. He knows how to explain complex concepts well and makes you feel empowered by explaining how to use the framework properly. Thank you, Mark!
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As someone completely new to Scrum I felt like I learned all the basics required to carryon with our project/product.
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Very useful
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This course offered me a comprehensive understanding of both Scrum Master and Product Owner. The content is a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application through interactive exercises and real-world simulations. Mark, the instructor fostered a collaborative and enjoyable learning environment.
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The course was very relatable with a lot of grey takeaways!
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Certified Scrum Product Owner®
Advance your career with high-value product management skills. CSPO® delves into the scrum framework, agile principles, and relentless focus on delivering customer value. Scrum Alliance-certified trainers have exceptional qualifications, including extensive product management experience. A two-year Scrum Alliance professional membership is included with your successful completion of this course.
Build the product your customer needs, and get paid more, all without burning out.
Your customer will be impressed and so will your boss.
"Mark is an awesome instructor... definitely the Yoda of the Scrum universe." - Ting-Yu Lin
At work have you ever felt...
unable to say 'no' to a stakeholder?
pressured to deliver more products, faster?
questioned about your prioritization?
like everything is supposed to be number #1? (With each Stakeholder having a different #1.)
that the team isn't moving in the same direction as each other, let alone you?
like you're inflicting a feature factory on your team?
that your team never builds the products you asked for?
that management doesn't care (or, worse, doesn't trust you)?
The Scrum Guide, the canon law of Scrum, doesn't offer much useful information about product ownership. That can be freeing, because you're unconstrained, but also stressful if you're wondering "What should I be doing right now?"
The problem isn't you or your team.
Sure, it might be your stakeholders :-), but it's more likely the system you're trying to work within. Traditional self-study doesn't help because everyone claims that their approach will solve all your problems, all of the time. But most courses don't give you sources or anything with clear steps or evidence of results. You read about Lean Startup, Lean UX, Discovery, Product Vision, and all kinds of Maps and User Stories, but it's confusing and you're starting to question cost of training vs benefits.
Be picky about your training, because you're working with real people in the real world, not a theoretical one. In real life, there's egos, deadlines, competition, pressure... a whole host of problems that aren't mentioned in most training material. Fixing the problems - and the system that created them - isn't easy, so you need skills as well as a plan to help find your own unique path through the mess.
Well beyond the theory offered by many trainers, you need an actual plan to succeed. A strategy for things like how to deal with the militant JIRA fanatics. An understanding of why traditional roadmaps fail and what is more effective. Methods to gather input and feedback from stakeholders in a constructive manner while managing their expectations. How to refine technical backlog items. You know... the guts of being a Product Owner in real life, not just on paper.
"Came back to take my CSPO specifically with Mark for a reason. Amazing instructor." ~ Daniel LeGrand
"As a self-employed business owner with a small team, this course was helpful in understanding how to improve my company's value to clients." - Murtada Shah
Discount training gets you discount results.
You can sit through boring PowerPoint and get your Product Owner certification from a trainer who has never built a real product, never spent time on useless features, and who abandons you once the course is over, OR ...
... you can discover for yourself why Mark Levison is considered an Agile and Scrum pioneer, and "the one to learn from" in Canada. He invests in your success and provides ongoing support and resources, above and beyond the Product Owner certification training.
"Whether you have 0 days or 10 years of product owner experience you're guaranteed to learn a lot from this course." ~ Luke Natvig
"Mark is a wonderful, energetic instructor who helps you to evaluate how you are working in your own environment. Then he helps you to figure out how to improve it." ~ Shelly Carter
"Mark is the real s**t. He's lived through the pain points and knows where the bodies are buried." - Christian Farley
Learn how to make your Products (and work) suck less
Let's be real, that's why many people wonder about Scrum in the first place, in the hopes that it will solve all the problems that... well... suck.
Are you look for low-cost CSPO training?
If cheap certification is all you want, you're in the wrong place. Any Scrum trainer can hit all the learning objectives and get you certified at bargain basement prices, but a digital badge isn't going to actually help you. Discount training won't take away that fear of not knowing how to handle an angry customer banging at your door. For that, you want to learn from an Agile and Scrum expert so you understand how to survive as a Product Owner, every working day. There's no point spending money and time on Certified Scrum Product Owner training if you walk away and still don't have a clear plan on how to fulfill your role, especially as you hit snags. (Is that a stakeholder asking for a new product feature delivered tomorrow?) Mark is different as a professional Scrum and Agile instructor, and the preferred choice of many major organizations and industries including government, software, banking, finance and education, to name only a few.
An Approach to Scrum Training Unlike Any Other
Hands-on learning of Scrum "what", "how" and "why"
Expert advice for "Yes, but in real life..." questions
Techniques to build an effective team without using a carrot and stick approach
Guidance to deliver the right product, not just features by a deadline
Methods to create a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Added value with continued support and resources - it's like extra training days with Mark
A clear path to long-term success including how to measure progress, hold effective retrospectives and make changes that stick
Become the Scrum Whisperer with CSPO certification - your team will thank you
We don't leave you stranded after the workshop. We provide a plan to make your product better, starting right after the workshop.
Humans forget, so we cue up support to remind you of key content after your course, so you retain what you learned and you're challenged to take action.
Exclusive bonuses we provide...
A plan to guide you through your first few months and help you succeed as a Certified Scrum Product Owner long-term.
Coaching session with Mark after training. Get input on the unique issues you're faced with at your organization, and how to deal with them.
A Glossary and Resource library so, when you're confused about a Scrum or Agile topic later, you can go back and read about. The resource library accompanies the glossary so when you need more depth in a topic area, you can read curated content so you don't waste your time and can keep learning Scrum at your own pace and focus.
Access to our community of students and educators where, when you run into challenges, you can ask questions and get experienced answers from not just Mark but also two other Certified Scrum Trainers.
Regular virtual coffee sessions about Scrum and Agile. Ask questions for Mark, and hear from others how they do Scrum in their workplace.
Money-back guarantee. If, after all of the above, you don't feel you gained valuable skills and learning from the certification course, we'll refund your registration price. Scrum training is an investment that will benefit yourself, your team, and your organization, and the improvements can pay back the cost in only a few Sprints.
Learn from the Scrum Expert Who Keeps It Fun
"Going into this training course my expectation was between boring and somewhat engaging as per my previous experience with training. I was pleasantly surprised. I found [Mark] entertaining and the course material laid out in a way as to keep the class engaged and interactive at all times. Well done. Will not hesitate to recommend your class(es) to anyone." - Jean-Michel Hurtubise
"There was not a single bit of content that wasn't helpful." - Bruno Paquette
Invest in making things better for your teams and organization. Learn from the Scrum expert who can coach you on exactly how to do that, so you can handle what comes your way at work, and make it more rewarding. Mark will teach you Scrum concepts and leave you with key takeaways to improve your product ownership. Armed with research and proven results, as well as over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, he has been learning and teaching Agile since 2001, introducing Scrum, Lean, and Agile methodology to thousands of professionals. A pioneer in the industry, Mark started practising Scrum long before most people knew it existed, and has made -but learned from- more mistakes than you can count.
There's No Better Time to Invest in Your Product
Spark Change
Ignite new thinking and new perspectives in your organization.
Gain Experience
Hands-on exercises, simulations, and case studies give you practical knowledge.
Succeed
You're not alone after the workshop. We include community support and motivating follow-up material so you can get the greatest return on your training dollar investment.
"Mark was an excellent instructor and facilitator for the certified product owner course. The content was engaging, not just a typical PowerPoint presentation. Active learning was encouraged through the use of breakout sessions where the course material was practiced; this allowed for better understanding and encouraged practical questions. I would recommend the course to anybody that wants to improve their product ownership skills and has the means to attend." - Mark Fobert
"Mark is a wealth of knowledge and makes agile super easy! The course is interesting, interactive, and extremely informative. I got a lot of takeaways from the course and am excited to take this back to my team. I'm looking forward to taking the Advance Scrum and Advanced PO courses next Fall." - Jenny Cote
Our Workshop is Different
Learn by Doing
Simulations and exercises will give you hands-on experience with Scrum.
Engaging & Fun
This is not a boring slideshow as you flip through a binder - you'll be fully engaged and active.
Great for First-Timers
You don't need any background in Scrum to dive in and learn. You'll be supplied with preparation information.
Small Class Size
Receive individual attention and ample opportunities to ask your questions.
Stimulating Discussion
Work through real-life scenarios and challenges to develop a plan going forward.
Ongoing Support
Exclusive post-course learning and community forum. Our long-term support will help you stay motivated, improve, and succeed.
Don't Put This Off
All the project problems you have in your role now will still be there later, and even worse, if you delay training.
See the difference Scrum can make. Grab your spot now.
While other trainers may offer an agenda, that isn’t our style. We believe in Scrum, so we run each workshop using Scrum principles to give you immediate hands-on experience. Instead of an agenda, we use a Product Backlog of all the topics needed to meet all certification requirements, plus so very much more. Then just like in real Scrum, attendees work as a team with Mark to make choices about what gets added, reordered, etc.
The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) course centers on Product Ownership in Scrum and the role of the Product Owner. There is a real focus on how to make Product Ownership a collaborative effort with your development team.
The CSPO gets people who want to understand how to build, manage, and maintain an effective product backlog and/or work with the Product Owner to do so (e.g. ScrumMasters, Business Analysts), and professionals looking for better ways to foster collaboration.
Some things include: how to create an effective vision and strategy, why the PO shouldn't be the one to write User Stories, how to help the team split large User Stories into manageable- sized chunks, how to help the team focus on delivering a useable product every sprint.
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4.80 out of 5.0 stars
(42 ratings)
I really learn a lot, and the straigh forward way to teach from Mark is awesome. Very recommendable.
Mark's CSPO certification program was a deeply engaging and insightful experience, blending practical exercises with theoretical knowledge over two days. His expertise in Agile methodologies and commitment to student understanding shone through, as he fostered an environment of collaboration and open dialogue. Through real-world applications and interactive learning, Mark gave us a profound understanding of the product owner role in Scrum, making him an exceptional teacher and mentor in the Agile domain.
I really enjoyed the Certified Scrum Master course! Mark covered a lot of material in a relatively short amount of time and made me want to keep learning when the course ended!
An informative course, Mark is incredibly knowledgeable and it's clear how much work has gone into making this course accessible while ensuring that all the requirements are met to get the certification.
Mark is very knowledgeable and the mural sessions he leads you through are productive.
Mark is a very knowledgeable coach and dives into the intricacies of being a great product owner. He knows how to explain complex concepts well and makes you feel empowered by explaining how to use the framework properly. Thank you, Mark!
As someone completely new to Scrum I felt like I learned all the basics required to carryon with our project/product.
Very useful
This course offered me a comprehensive understanding of both Scrum Master and Product Owner. The content is a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application through interactive exercises and real-world simulations. Mark, the instructor fostered a collaborative and enjoyable learning environment.
The course was very relatable with a lot of grey takeaways!
