Bob Hartman was exceptional from start to finish. I found Bob’s approach to be both refreshing and profoundly insightful. His demeanor was engaging—confident yet approachable—and his deep knowledge of Agile principles inspired immediate trust and respect.
What stood out most was his ability to translate concepts into practical, real-world applications that resonated with both seasoned practitioners and those newer to the framework. Every session was purposeful, interactive, and aligned with the true spirit of Agile—continuous learning and improvement.
I left the course not only reinvigorated in my role as a Product Owner but equipped with actionable strategies to enhance team collaboration, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder engagement. Bob’s presence commands attention without pretense, creating an environment that encourages authentic discussion and professional growth.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone serious about mastering Agile product ownership.
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Agile Bob explained several concepts in clear, digestible, increments while using real-life examples. I'm excited to apply as much as I can to my day-to-day.
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Agile Bob is PHENOMENAL! Bob is very interactive, knowledgeable, respectful and continuously engaging. Thank you Bob for your wealth of knowledge, great use of technology and wonderful facilitations skills.
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Bob and the course were awesome!
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Agile Bob ran a master class! I have been doing Agile delivery for years and have taken other Agile courses and this was hands down the most valuable certification I've taken. Bob hit both theory and practice in a fun and engaging way. I will be taking a fresh approach back to my role and look forward to my next Certified Scrum cert in the near future!
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Bob is an incredible trainer. He has 30 years of experience and a master at engaging his audience. Best course I have ever taken by far!
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Awesome training by Bob! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
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This course was great! Bob was very engaging and exactly what I wanted in an instructor. I have experience working in product management following Agile practices, and I was taking this course to, essentially, be certified in the practices we were already doing. I found myself learning more and getting extremely useful tips and ideas to try with my dev teams. The experience Bob has and was able to share stories from was very valuable, I'm happy I chose his course!
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Bob is an amazing trainer! I left with several next steps to increase the communication and productivity of my team.
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Certified Scrum Product Owner®
Taught by: Bob Hartman
Agile Bob has trained over 60,000 people and coached several hundred teams over the past twenty years. If you attend this workshop, you will be able to take advantage of his experience. Come and learn not just the basics but also the skills required for real-world success as a Product Owner.
First things first. Let Agile Bob tell you why this course will be the one you want to take.
Why take this CSPO course?
Because, when it comes to Agile, a Product Owner who understands both the Agile mindset AND the skills of being a Product Owner is invaluable!
And that means you want a world-class training environment and a top-quality experience from an exceptional instructor. One that helps you get into the Agile frame of mind so you can stop working harder and start working more effectively to deal with the challenging issues you face every day. After all, processes and tools can get you only so far.
Now’s the time to ask yourself the tough questions:
Am I satisfied to make Product Owner be a job I do without understanding why the role is important?
>Am I ready to truly understand Agile—to put "whys before hows," and learn the underlying principles and values that drive success before getting into successful practices—or am I satisfied to just do Agile?
Am I ready to hold real conversations with my managers, executives, stakeholders, and users, or am I satisfied to stick with superficial interactions?
Am I ready to start measuring value delivered and stop measuring work output?
Am I ready to increase my Product Ownership skills with best practices, or am I satisfied to just go forward with what we've been doing so far?
Am I ready for a one-of-a-kind training experience that instills the confidence to engage successfully in Agile practices as soon as I get back to my team or am I satisfied to stick with the typical Agile training session?
Come prepared to participate! In a Bob Hartman training session, death by PowerPoint doesn’t cut it, so you definitely won’t be bored. Agile For All’s wholly immersive, brain-friendly training style means you’ll dig deep into , learn by exploring, have fun, practice new skills, and remember more of the course content. During your online learning experience, you will use the latest collaboration tools including Zoom and Miro to experience breakout exercises, live collaborative experience on a Miro board, and a lot of interaction challenging you to think deeply about the content.
You’ll find out how to understand real-world complexity and change and use your understanding as an advantage for you your team, and your organization. You’ll see how to build learning and continuous improvement into your daily activities. And you’ll uncover new ways to communicate effectively with your team and stakeholders to constantly create high-value deliverables – regardless of your industry.
When you choose CSPO training from Agile For All, you also create an unbreakable relationship that encourages ongoing interaction with our experts and gives you access to our extensive Agile resources for as long as you’re involved with Scrum.
The best Product Owners know they need the kind of training that provides actionable knowledge and skills. And you’ll join their ranks when you choose Agile For All’s two-day Certified Scrum Product Owner® workshop. Those who successfully complete this course will become a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Product Owner®.
This live, instructor-led, online workshop is designed to help you understand the Agile mindset so you can be a better Product Owner within a real-world team using the Scrum framework!
SIGN UP FOR THIS CERTIFIED SCRUM PRODUCT OWNER® (CSPO) CLASS
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Project management professionals can get 16 PDUs for this CSPO course.
All CSPO courses from Agile For All are taught by Certified Scrum Trainers. Successfully completing a CSPO course, and accepting the license agreement designates you as a Certified Scrum Product Owner®. That means you’ve been introduced to and understand the basic concepts needed to perform as a Product Owner on a Scrum team.
About the Course Facilitator
Bob Hartman
Founder of Agile For All, “Agile Bob” Hartman draws on his extensive experience in software development, training, and coaching to guide companies through the challenges and nuances needed to effectively embrace Agile and create one-of-a-kind transformation. He’s been in the trenches himself, and he’s worked with a diverse range of global organizations such as HP, Pearson Education, Starz Entertainment Network, Turner Broadcasting, Western Union, Weyerhaeuser, Siemens, and more. One of only a few professionals who’s both a Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Trainer and a Certified Enterprise Coach, Bob also served as vice chair of the Scrum Alliance board of directors and stays active in the Agile and Scrum community. His Denver, CO-based Agile For All business-to-business training and coaching group hosts the exciting annual Humanizing Work, an advanced training event exclusively for alumni of Agile for All sessions.
Onsite Courses & Training
Bring this training into your organization! Agile For All comes to you with private training workshops by some of the top Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coaches and Certified Scrum Trainers. For information about private workshops, group discounts, or questions, call 303.766.0917
What Participants Say
“I expected to get a ‘pre-recorded’ and ‘scripted’ class. Instead, I got a collaborative experience, which was worlds better than the typical trainings I’ve sat through.”
“Very practical and helpful information. It actually applies to more than just in the workforce. This class was very interactive, which helped our team significantly in learning and applying the material.”
“Learned agile by doing it—very cool!”
"Bob's way of teaching was fantastic. He was able to make things as simple as possible."
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Course Topics and Learning Objectives
Take advantage of Agile Bob's industry experience and immerse yourself in the major skillsets and practices you need to succeed as a Certified Product Owner. Throughout this CSPO course, you will be exposed to:
SCRUM HISTORY, PRINCIPLES, THEORY AND VALUES
Basic Scrum background as well as the principles and values which help ensure success when using Scrum.
SCRUM THEORY
The three legs of Scrum: transparency, inspection, and adaptation are examined in detail.
SCRUM FRAMEWORK BASICS
The events, artifacts, and roles that are the basic elements of the Scrum framework.
SCRUM PRACTICES
Estimation, planning, and other practices commonly used in Scrum. Grooming a product backlog. Creating effective stories.
PORTFOLIO, RELEASE AND SPRINT PLANNING
What is done for each and how to do it.
DEALING WITH STAKEHOLDERS
Coaching scenarios and techniques commonly used by Scrum Product Owners.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Going beyond the basics. Potential issues. Being great. Going forward.
You just found out you’ve been designated as a Product Owner for your organization and you need to learn how Scrum works
You are currently a Product Owner and want to grow your skills to help your team become more effective
You are a manager and want to better understand the Product Owner role so you can help identify appropriate people for the role
You are a ScrumMaster that wants to learn more about the Product Owner role so you can better help Product Owners be successful
The whole conversation about product backlogs, user stories, sprint backlogs, and story points confuses you and you need to understand all of that (and more!)
Reviews
4.99out of 5.0 stars
(99 ratings)
Bob Hartman was exceptional from start to finish. I found Bob’s approach to be both refreshing and profoundly insightful. His demeanor was engaging—confident yet approachable—and his deep knowledge of Agile principles inspired immediate trust and respect.
What stood out most was his ability to translate concepts into practical, real-world applications that resonated with both seasoned practitioners and those newer to the framework. Every session was purposeful, interactive, and aligned with the true spirit of Agile—continuous learning and improvement.
I left the course not only reinvigorated in my role as a Product Owner but equipped with actionable strategies to enhance team collaboration, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder engagement. Bob’s presence commands attention without pretense, creating an environment that encourages authentic discussion and professional growth.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone serious about mastering Agile product ownership.
Agile Bob explained several concepts in clear, digestible, increments while using real-life examples. I'm excited to apply as much as I can to my day-to-day.
Agile Bob is PHENOMENAL! Bob is very interactive, knowledgeable, respectful and continuously engaging. Thank you Bob for your wealth of knowledge, great use of technology and wonderful facilitations skills.
Bob and the course were awesome!
Agile Bob ran a master class! I have been doing Agile delivery for years and have taken other Agile courses and this was hands down the most valuable certification I've taken. Bob hit both theory and practice in a fun and engaging way. I will be taking a fresh approach back to my role and look forward to my next Certified Scrum cert in the near future!
Bob is an incredible trainer. He has 30 years of experience and a master at engaging his audience. Best course I have ever taken by far!
Awesome training by Bob! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
This course was great! Bob was very engaging and exactly what I wanted in an instructor. I have experience working in product management following Agile practices, and I was taking this course to, essentially, be certified in the practices we were already doing. I found myself learning more and getting extremely useful tips and ideas to try with my dev teams. The experience Bob has and was able to share stories from was very valuable, I'm happy I chose his course!
Bob is an amazing trainer! I left with several next steps to increase the communication and productivity of my team.