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Certified Scrum Product Owner®

Taught by: Jim Schiel
Master real-world Product Ownership. Our CSPO isn’t just theory—it’s a hands-on, high-impact experience that builds confidence, clarity, and influence. Walk away ready to lead, not just follow. If you’re serious about delivering value, this is your next step.
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15 - 16 September, 2025 |
  9:00 AM EDT |
 8 hrs/day
$895
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This isn’t just another CSPO. This is the turning point.

If you’ve ever sat through a training that felt like checking a box, you’re not alone. Most CSPO classes regurgitate the Scrum Guide and call it a day. But that’s not what you need. You’re here because you want to lead. You want to build products that matter, guide teams with clarity, and earn the trust of stakeholders who see you as essential—not just involved.

We get it. We’ve been there too.

You’ve felt the pressure: unclear priorities, competing demands, and a backlog that somehow grows faster than you can groom it. You’ve wondered how to say no to stakeholders without burning bridges, how to focus the team without micromanaging, how to drive value instead of just pushing tickets through.

That’s why we built this course—to give you tools that actually work in the real world. You’ll learn a repeatable system for mastering Product Ownership: how to shape strategy, engage stakeholders, lead delivery, and use data to make smart decisions. No fluff. No filler. Just what moves the needle.

What makes this course different?

  • Real-life scenarios and hands-on challenges that reflect the messy, beautiful reality of product work.

  • Practical playbooks you’ll use immediately—because we teach the job, not just the theory.

  • A community-driven experience where you’ll learn from other smart, experienced professionals—and not just from slides.

  • Coaching, not lecturing. We meet you where you are and challenge you to grow.

Here’s what students are saying:

“This course changed how I show up as a Product Owner. I finally feel confident in leading the team and managing stakeholders. Best training I’ve ever taken.” – Senior PO, FinTech
“I didn’t expect to be so challenged—in the best way. I walked out with tools I started using Monday morning.” – Product Manager, SaaS
“More than a certification—this gave me clarity, focus, and real momentum in my career.” – Startup Founder

If you’re ready to stop playing the backlog babysitter and start leading with purpose, this is the course you’ve been looking for.

Let’s get to work!

🔥 What Makes This CSPO Different

  • We don’t just train Product Owners. We launch them.

    This course gives you a clear roadmap to lead with confidence, even in the face of chaos, competing demands, and unclear goals.

  • Coaching, not lecturing.

    You’ll be challenged, supported, and seen. This isn’t passive learning—it’s an interactive experience led by an expert who’s coached thousands of Product Owners worldwide.

  • A practical system for mastery.

    You’ll leave with a proven structure—the Product Owner Mastery System (POMS)—to grow well beyond certification.

  • Real-world simulations, not recycled slides.

    You’ll practice decision-making, backlog refinement, sprint planning, and stakeholder engagement in live scenarios that feel like your actual job.

💬 Student Feedback

“The best professional training I’ve ever taken—hands down.”
“This course made me rethink what it means to lead. I finally feel equipped.”
“I wish I’d taken this years ago. Game changer.”

💡 Built for Real Impact

  • You’ll leave this course with a backlog you can actually use. A goal you believe in. A plan that works.

  • No fluff, no filler—just battle-tested tools and strategies you can apply Monday morning.

🛠 Included With Your Course

  • 1:1 feedback on your Product Goal

  • Printable tools and templates to use with your team

  • Post-course resources to help you stay on track

  • Free access to optional follow-up Q&A session

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Course

This Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) class is designed to move beyond theory and give you real, practical tools to succeed as a Product Owner. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a system for leading product success—whether you’re new to the role or ready to level up.

Module 1: The Real Job of a Product Owner

  • Understand what Product Owners actually do

  • Get clear on Scrum roles and what it means to “own” value

  • Define your product and product goal

  • Set your personal learning goals

🛠 Hands-on: Craft a real Product Goal and explore your product landscape

Module 2: Vision, Stakeholders, and Influence

  • Connect product vision to goals and decisions

  • Map stakeholders and uncover hidden influencers

  • Learn how to align people without constant conflict

  • Build your own “Purpose-Driven Product Canvas”

🛠 Hands-on: Stakeholder influence mapping and alignment planning

Module 3: Building a Backlog That Delivers Outcomes

  • Go beyond task lists—structure your backlog around outcomes

  • Learn how to write clear, valuable user stories

  • Practice slicing features and sequencing work for impact

  • Clarify acceptance criteria and the Definition of Done

🛠 Hands-on: Backlog audit and story slicing workshop

Module 4: Collaborating Through Scrum Events

  • Make Sprint Planning useful and goal-driven

  • Know how to support developers without micromanaging

  • Get value from the Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective

  • Learn how to manage change, rework, and technical issues

🛠 Hands-on: Sprint simulation + real-time decision-making practice

Module 5: Measuring What Matters

  • Identify meaningful product metrics (not vanity stats)

  • Learn how to validate progress and outcomes

  • Use feedback loops to improve your product over time

  • Make smart decisions with imperfect data

🛠 Hands-on: Metrics makeover and assumption validation plan

Module 6: From Certification to Mastery

  • Reflect on what you’ve learned and where you’re headed

  • Build your personal roadmap for growth as a Product Owner

  • Make a commitment to apply what you’ve learned back on the job

🛠 Hands-on: Create your Product Owner Mastery plan


✅ You’ll walk away with:

  • A clear understanding of what makes a great Product Owner

  • Practical tools for working with teams, stakeholders, and goals

  • A stronger voice in product decisions

  • The confidence to lead with purpose and clarity

This course is designed for people who are ready to take real ownership—not just of the product backlog, but of outcomes, strategy, and team momentum.

You’ll benefit most if you are:

  • A current or aspiring Product Owner who wants more than just a title—you want to be effective, influential, and trusted.

  • A Product Manager working in or around Agile teams who wants to bring clarity, structure, and strategic alignment to the way you work.

  • A Business Analyst, Scrum Master, or Team Lead ready to transition into product ownership and understand what it truly takes to succeed in the role.

  • A Startup Founder or Entrepreneur who’s juggling vision, delivery, and team dynamics—and needs a practical system to turn ideas into value.

  • A Product Leader building your bench—this course gives your team members the tools and mindset to take the next step in their growth.

This course is especially impactful if:

  • You’re frustrated with being stuck in the middle—between stakeholders who want everything and developers who need clarity.

  • You’ve struggled to define a real product vision or align your team around priorities that actually deliver value.

  • You’ve felt overwhelmed managing the backlog and unsure how to connect it to the bigger picture.

  • You’re done with theoretical training that doesn’t help in practice.

If you want to build confidence, lead with purpose, and become the kind of Product Owner who drives results—this is where your transformation begins.

What We Expect From You

To get the most from this course, we ask that you:

  • Attend the full course.

    Certification requires full participation—and each session is packed with insights and activities you won’t want to miss.

  • Be fully present and engaged.

    This is not a lecture. Expect to work through real challenges, collaborate with peers, and test your thinking in a safe environment.

  • Participate in group activities.

    You’ll learn by doing—through simulations, exercises, and feedback that mirrors real-life Product Ownership.

  • Reflect honestly.

    Bring your wins, your struggles, and your questions. The more real you are, the more value you’ll take away.

  • Complete light pre-work (if assigned).

    Occasionally we’ll ask you to review an article, video, or prompt—just enough to prime your thinking.

🤝 What You Can Expect From Us

We’re committed to delivering a high-impact learning experience:

  • Relevance.

    Everything we teach is grounded in real-world product work—not theory for theory’s sake.

  • Respect.

    Your time, experience, and goals matter. We meet you where you are and support your growth from there.

  • Rigor.

    We challenge you to think critically, lead confidently, and walk away with tools you’ll actually use.

  • Support.

    You’ll get clear instruction, helpful feedback, and a space to ask questions without judgment.

  • Post-course value.

    You’ll leave with a clear plan for what’s next, plus resources to keep the momentum going after class ends.

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