Course Overview

Join veteran Scrum Trainer Rod Claar, CST, for this transformative course that bridges decades of agile expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. With over 50 years in technology and 20+ years teaching Scrum and Agile methodologies, Rod brings unique insights into how AI can revolutionize product ownership and management.

This course empowers Product Owners, Product Managers, and Agile practitioners to leverage GenAI and AI-integrated tools as powerful co-pilots in their daily work. Learn to streamline strategic planning, enhance decision-making, refine user stories, and gain deeper audience insights through practical AI applications.

What You'll Learn

Everyday AI Tools for Product Owners

• Explore practical AI applications for streamlining scrum events
• Identify tools for generating meeting notes and ordering backlog items
• Master techniques for evaluating and editing AI-generated outputs
• Learn time-saving workflows for product management

Prompt Engineering - The Key to Effective AI Interactions

• Master the principles of effective prompt engineering
• Design clear, specific AI prompts to achieve work goals
• Develop techniques for refining prompts to yield optimal outputs
• Practice evaluating and improving AI responses

Customizing AI for Your Team

• Tailor AI tools to fit your team's unique needs
• Enhance AI effectiveness across various agile frameworks
• Align AI capabilities with your existing scrum processes
• Build team-specific AI workflows

AI for Product Requirements and Strategy

• Leverage AI for strategic product planning
• Enhance requirement gathering and analysis
• Improve market research and competitive analysis
• Develop AI-assisted product roadmaps

AI for User Story Creation and Refinement

• Generate comprehensive user stories with AI assistance
• Refine acceptance criteria using AI insights
• Improve story estimation and sizing
• Enhance story mapping sessions

AI for Agile Teams and Processes

• Optimize sprint planning with AI tools
• Enhance retrospectives with AI-powered insights
• Improve team collaboration and communication
• Streamline agile ceremonies

AI-Powered Predictions and Insights

• Utilize AI for risk prediction and management
• Generate data-driven insights for decision-making
• Improve timeline and resource forecasting
• Identify metrics for team improvement

Ethical AI in Scrum Practice

• Understand ethical considerations in AI usage
• Implement responsible AI practices
• Address bias and fairness in AI applications
• Ensure transparency and accountability

Learning Lab - Prompt Engineering for Product Owners

• Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios
• Create your personal prompt library
• Collaborative exercises with fellow participants
• Build an action plan for AI implementation

Your Instructor

Rod Claar, CST (Certified Scrum Trainer)

Rod brings a unique blend of practical experience and teaching excellence to this course:

• 50+ years in technology, from retail systems to enterprise software
• 20+ years teaching Scrum, Agile, TDD, ATDD, and Software Design Patterns
• Pioneer in implementing Scrum at enterprise level
• Founder of software training and consulting company
• Expert in AI integration for software development and agile practices
• Real-world experience from startup to Fortune 500 companies

Rod's journey from lumber yards to leading-edge AI makes him uniquely qualified to help you understand not just the "what" but the "why" and "how" of AI in Product Ownership.

Course Deliverables

Participants will receive:

• Scrum Alliance Microcredential in AI for Product Owners
• 4 SEUs applicable toward certification renewal
• Comprehensive course materials including prompt templates
• Personal AI toolkit customized for your context
• Access to Rod's curated AI resources and tool recommendations
• Post-course support via dedicated Slack channel (30 days)
• Certificate of completion from Effective Agile Development

Learning Methodology

Rod's teaching approach combines:

• Interactive demonstrations of AI tools in action
• Hands-on exercises with immediate application
• Real-world case studies from Rod's extensive consulting experience
• Collaborative learning through breakout sessions
• Practical frameworks you can implement immediately
• Test-driven learning principles applied to AI adoption

Technical Requirements

• Laptop or desktop computer with internet connection
• Access to ChatGPT or similar AI tool (free tier acceptable)
• Webcam and microphone for virtual sessions
• No prior AI experience required

Group Training: Custom sessions available for teams of 5 or more

 Why Learn from Rod Claar?

"After 50+ years in technology, I've seen many transformations, but AI represents the most significant shift in how we work since the personal computer. My goal is to help you navigate this change practically and ethically, leveraging AI to amplify your effectiveness as a Product Owner while maintaining the human-centered values at the heart of Agile."