Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner®

Technical Requirements

To fully participate in this interactive online course, you’ll need:

• A stable internet connection

• A webcam and microphone

• The ability to use common tools like Zoom

• Comfort with online whiteboards such as Miro or Mural

More detailed setup information will be sent before class starts.

PDUs and SEUs

This course qualifies for Professional Development Units (PDUs) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), typically 14-16 PDUs for a 2-day class. It also counts for Scrum Education Units (SEUs) toward renewing your Scrum Alliance certifications.

A-CSPO Certification Details

No exam is required to earn the Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO) certification. To qualify for certification through Scrum Alliance, you must:

• Hold an active Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) certification

• Fully attend and actively participate in this A-CSPO course

• Log at least 12 months of Product Owner experience (within the last 5 years) on your Scrum Alliance profile

Once you’ve completed the course and logged the required experience, Brian will recommend you for certification. Scrum Alliance will then email you to accept your A-CSPO license agreement. Your Scrum Alliance membership will be extended by two years from the date your A-CSPO is earned.

Have Questions?

If you’re unsure whether this course is a fit - or just have a logistics question - don’t hesitate to reach out through our website:

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Cancellation & Transfer Policy

We understand that life happens. If an emergency arises, we’ll do our best to help you transfer to another class date. However, we do not offer cancellations or refunds.

Key Learning Areas:

This Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO) course builds on your CSPO foundation with practical techniques and strategic insights to help you lead product efforts with confidence - even in complex, high-stakes environments. Key areas we explore include:

Agile & Product Thinking Revisited: Reconnecting with the principles that drive agility - not just speed, but adaptability, value focus, and continuous learning. Learn to think beyond features and drive toward outcomes.

Advanced Stakeholder Engagement: Techniques to align competing interests, facilitate better decisions, and navigate tricky political waters - without losing your mind or your mission.

Product Discovery & Validation: Modern tools for finding the right thing to build - including assumption testing, dual-track Agile, and AI-powered research - so you waste less time and deliver more value.

Working with Teams & Backlogs: Collaborate more effectively with developers, refine your backlog with clarity, and make the Definition of Done your best friend (not your nemesis). Includes backlog hygiene, slicing techniques, and story mapping.

Forecasting, Prioritization & Strategy: Move beyond gut instinct with forecasting methods, prioritization frameworks, and tools to align delivery with customer needs and business goals.

The Evolving Product Owner & AI: Explore how AI can boost your decision-making, research, and communication - while understanding its limits. This is not about replacing the PO. It's about becoming a more strategic one.

Learning happens through peer interaction, hands-on exercises, simulations, and expert-led discussions focused on real challenges you bring to class.

Breaks & Q&A: Our sessions are built for focus, not fatigue. You’ll get a one-hour lunch break and two 15-minute breaks each day. Brian typically sticks around after class for optional Q&A and discussion.

The Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO) course is designed for Certified Scrum Product Owners (CSPOs) with at least one year of hands-on experience in the Product Owner role who are ready to level up their skills and strategic impact.

This course goes far beyond the basics taught in CSPO. You'll sharpen your ability to manage stakeholders, define value, discover the right product, and guide your team with clarity - even in uncertainty. It’s built for real-world agility, not just theory.

Scrum Alliance Prerequisites for A-CSPO Certification:

• Hold an active Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification with Scrum Alliance.

• Successfully complete this A-CSPO educational offering (including active participation).

• Document at least 12 months of work experience specific to the Product Owner role (within the last 5 years) on your Scrum Alliance profile.

Note: You may attend the course before completing your 12 months of experience, but Scrum Alliance will only issue your A-CSPO certification once all requirements are met.

This course is especially valuable for:

• Experienced Product Owners ready to lead with more influence and insight

• Product Managers and Business Analysts who work in Agile environments

• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches supporting product-focused teams

• Anyone on the journey toward Certified Scrum Professional® - Product Owner (CSP-PO)