Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner®

The Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO®) is a comprehensive certification program designed for Product Owners, Agile practitioners, and business leaders seeking to advance their skills in product strategy, backlog management, customer engagement, and Agile leadership. This course, accredited by Scrum Alliance, builds on foundational Scrum principles, focusing on real-world application, advanced decision-making, and stakeholder collaboration to maximize product value. The A-CSPO® Training is an engaging, hands-on program that incorporates interactive learning, team exercises, and practical case studies. 

Meet Your Trainer- MADHAVI LEDALLA

Author| ICF Certified Agile Coach | Certified Scrum Trainer- Madhavi Ledalla is a seasoned Agile practitioner , product strategist, and an expert coach with over 20 years of experience in technology, Agile methodologies, and organizational change. She specializes in engaging diverse audiences, crafting compelling learning experiences, and driving impactful change through her expert training and coaching.

Why Learn from Madhavi?

🔹 Seasoned Agile Coach & Trainer with expertise in Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, and Kanban
🔹 Author of Retrospectives for Everyone – a guide on using metaphors for Agile retrospectives
🔹 Speaker and volunteer at global Agile conferences
🔹 Trainer and mentor for Agile professionals, helping teams and leaders thrive
🔹 Trusted consultant for organizations across industries in their Agile transformation journey

By completing this training, Participants will gain practical expertise in product visioning, goal setting, strategic planning, backlog refinement, and assumption validation—equipping them to drive business outcomes and lead high-performing Scrum teams. The A-CSPO® course follows the “Path to CSP” framework, helping professionals strengthen their Scrum and Agile knowledge while preparing them for Certified Scrum Professional - Product Owner (CSP-PO) certification.

Key Learning Areas & Outcomes:

1. Advanced Product Owner Core Competencies

• Understanding the evolving role of the Product Owner in Agile organizations
• Enhancing stakeholder collaboration and decision-making techniques
• Applying active listening, facilitation, and conflict resolution for successful interactions

2. Advanced Goal Setting and Planning

• Developing long-term product strategies and roadmaps
• Creating actionable product plans and forecasts with stakeholders
• Utilizing visualization techniques to communicate product vision effectively

3. Empathizing with Customers and Users

• Strengthening customer and user connections through direct interactions
• Leveraging product discovery techniques to gain deep customer insights
• Using empathy-based frameworks to ensure customer-centric product development

4. Validating Product Assumptions

• Recognizing cognitive biases that impact product decision-making
• Utilizing hypothesis-driven development and experimentation
• Running effective Sprint Reviews to inspect, adapt, and align with business goals

5. Advanced Product Backlog Management

• Applying prioritization techniques to maximize product value
• Refining Product Backlog items to ensure readiness for development
• Integrating multi-source feedback to enhance backlog refinement and iteration planning

Key Benefits & Certification Path:

• Earn the Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO®) certification
• Gain practical, real-world experience through hands-on learning and case studies
• Develop advanced backlog management, goal-setting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advance towards Certified Scrum Professional - Product Owner (CSP-PO) certification

This interactive and engaging course equips participants with essential tools and frameworks to lead successful Agile product development, enhance team collaboration, and drive continuous innovation.