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Certified Scrum Product Owner®
Taught by: Valerio Zanini
Product Management training with a blend of lectures, hands-on practical exercises, and Generative AI practice for discovery, planning, and prototyping. Free download of "AI for Product Managers" book.
You want to grow your expertise in Product Management and Scrum.
You are a Product Owner/Product Manager and want to learn how to use GenAI tools to accelerate, expand, and simplify your job.
You are thinking about how to move from traditional project management to Scrum/Agile product management.
You want to learn from an industry expert who has planned, built, and delivered digital products in market.
You have tried to run some Sprints, prioritize your backlog, create a roadmap, or measure outcomes, but something is not working and you know there must be a better way of doing things.
And, you want to earn the CSPO certification to grow in your career.
With my CSPO class you get all of this, plus
This class is online with simulations and hands-on activities.
You learn actionable techniques to plan, drive, and execute work with your Scrum team.
You can start improving from day 1: you get resources and class materials as soon as you register.
You practice product management frameworks and AI tools.
You get your certification right after class.
Product ownership goes beyond Scrum: My class is 1/3 Scrum theory + 2/3 Product Management expertise.
Max class size: Limited to 16 students for focused attention with the instructor and more air-time for questions and discussions.
Course length: 3 half days (5.5 hours each day).
You also get
BONUS:Templates and frameworks that you can use after class in your real job.
BONUS:1-on-1 coaching to support you in your adoption of Scrum, check your practices, and improve how you deliver results. All in the first month after class.
BONUS:Free copy of my "AI for Product Managers" book and downloadable AI prompts.
This is not for you if
This class is not for you if you are just seeking a quick and cheap way to get the CSPO certification: I focus on real learning and effective practices, beyond the certification.
This class is also not for you if you expect to sit back, relax, and fall asleep while listening to an endless Powerpoint presentation: My class is about learning by doing, not passive assimilation of concepts.
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What the Heck is a Product Owner? - Product Bytes #18 with Valerio Zanini
Ready to learn Scrum + Product Management?
As soon as you register, you receive access to class materials and a list of resources to get you started right away.
Follow the "Register" links on this page and register for my class
And, I can't wait to see you in class and start talking about Product Ownership :-)
Let me introduce myself
My name is Valerio Zanini, and I am a Certified Scrum Trainer, an agile consultant, and a product management trainer. In my professional career, I have led several product teams and launched multi-million dollar digital products. I am the author of Deliver Great Products that Customers Love and AI for Product Managers.
I have spent my career in product development working with product and agile teams at various companies, before becoming a trainer. In my classes I bring real-life experience working with Scrum teams, building products, and helping teams improve the way they work. I have been a Product Owner, a Product Manager, and a Product Leader, and I have helped entire organizations adopt Scrum and product practices more effectively. I share the successes and the failures, the challenges and the wins. I have used the techniques we learn in class, and adapted some when needed.
Hear some former students share their thoughts on their experience in my classes:
"This course is beneficial to those wanting to gain an understanding of Scrum methods (what, why, and how), confront the challenges of a Product Owner and leave with knowledge of how to tackle those situations. Upon completing this course, you will be equipped to return to your organization with the insight to immediately apply the techniques to achieve success."
"Great course to learn about the PO role as well as strategies and tools that PO could use in daily job"
"Really enjoyed each hour of the class. Very well distributed across different topics. Specially covering not only Agile but also modern product development and management concepts like design thinking and human centered development"
"As a foundational course, this was amazing! Lots of valuable insights in just a couple of days :)"
"There are tremendous benefits to Agile Product Management in bringing successful products to life"
"Miro and Socrative, Zoom breakout rooms made it interactive; lots of visual aids too!"
More about my Product Owner class
This Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO certification) class teaches how to become an effective Product Owner and apply product management techniques to any project. The class is approved by the Scrum Alliance and covers all the learning objectives for the CSPO certification. Participants also learn in-depth practices and frameworks that Product Owners use to effectively build great products with a Scrum team. I have extended the traditional CSPO curriculum with AI fundamentals and exercises for Product Managers.
All my classes have a mix of theory and practice. I want you to leave the class with both the knowledge and the experience needed to be an effective Product Owner. That's why in each module you spend a bit of time learning the key concepts and theory, and then you apply what you learned to a real-life product idea. We use a product simulation throughout the class to practice acting as a Product Owner and making decisions on your product. While you do that, you also receive coaching on how to use the frameworks, and how to improve.
The class is divided in 2 sprints, so you also practice running a sprint and doing the various activities for Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospective. We use Burn-up charts to track the progress of the work toward completing the class. And we use velocity and estimation in story points to plan each sprint.
Why choose this class?
Choose this class if you want to learn Product Management and AI practices to be effective as a Product Owner at delivering a solution to your customers while working with a Scrum team.
The class is in-person and is based on interactive exercises, simulations, and practice. The format of this course is not the traditional college-based lecture with 400 slides where you fall asleep. Instead, it is based on modern adult instructional methods to facilitate learning, create a fun and productive environment, and maturate a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Max class size: Limited number of 16 students for focused attention with the instructor and more air-time for questions and discussions.
Also, with my coaching sessions (one included in the registration) I can help you implement what you learn, become an effective Product Owner, and grow in your career.
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As soon as you register, you receive access to class materials and a list of resources to get you started right away.
Follow the "Register" links on this page and register for my class
This class is led by Valerio Zanini, CST, CSPO, and CPIT. Formerly a Director of Product Development at Capital One where he led several Scrum product teams and launched new multi-million dollar digital products. Now a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Scrum Alliance and a Certified Product Innovation Trainer (CPIT) with Spark Engine, he is the author of AI for Product Managers, Deliver Great Products That Customers Love and co-author of Sprint Your Way to Scrum.
Valerio has more than 20 years of professional experience spanning product development, agile transformation, design thinking, and training. He helps organizations worldwide adopt Scrum, improve product development practices, and launch great products. He provides consulting and training to organizations of any size, helping them become more innovative with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Product Management, and Design Thinking practices.
When he was a Capital One where he led digital product development initiatives for retail bank and transformed how customers interact with bankers. One of his projects was presented at Dreamforce 2017 as the largest Salesforce implementation in the Financial Services industry to-date. Together with his team, Valerio launched the MVP in market in just 4.5 months by adopting Scrum practices and focusing on key priorities.
He is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), a SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), and a Kanban Management Professional (KMP II). As a Certified Product Innovation Trainer (CPIT), he also teaches the master-level class Certified Product Innovation Professional (CPIP) with Spark Engine.
Valerio lives in Washington DC, and delivers training in public and private settings around the world.
I have covered the role of Product Owner, I have led product teams at companies large and small, and I have trained hundreds of professionals at Fortune 500 companies including Capital One, Fannie Mae, Walgreens, eBay, McKesson, Wesco, Konica Minolta, and HP.
I bring real life experience from having built and launched digital products in a variety of industries, and having coached Product Management and Scrum teams at different stages of their development journey. I share the real-life experiences with my students for a more effective and realistic learning experience.
I have extended the CSPO curriculum with AI topics that help product managers understand how to use AI tools for discovery, planning, and prototyping. We do hands-on practice of these tools in class.
I am a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Scrum Alliance and a Certified Product Innovation Trainer (CPIT) with Spark Engine. I have also completed advance training programs for instructors and coaches, including CCTA Level 1 Coach with the Coach Certification Training Academy, Training from the Back of the Room (TBR), and Landmark Self-Expression and Leadership Program (SELP). As a result, my classes are highly interactive, based on on simulations and real-life discussions, rather than boring Powerpoint lectures.
My classes are taught over multiple days to minimize the impact on your work schedule, and also give you more time to absorb concepts. And, I strive to support my students both during the class and after it with follow-up coaching and additional resources to keep learning about Scrum and Product Management practices.
And, I can't wait to see you in class and start talking about Scrum :-)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation requests submitted at least 7 business days or more prior to the start of the course are entitled to a full refund (minus eventual Eventbrite fees). Students submitting cancellation requests less than 7 business days prior to the start of the course will be offered a credit toward a future course of equivalent value within one year, or a refund of 50% the amount paid for registration. No shows on either day of the class receive no refund. Should the organizer cancel the course for any reason, each registered student will be issued a full refund.
Format: Online with live instructor USA-based. Learn by doing with practical exercises and simulations. Workbook provided.
Max class size: Limited number of students for focused attention with the instructor and more air-time for questions and discussions.
Certification: This class includes the Certified Scrum Product Owner certification.
What you will learn
This class teaches the Scrum foundations and the Product Management techniques that can be applied to any project, with a focus on digital products. You will learn in-depth practices and frameworks to become an effective Product Owner/PM and effectively adopt AI tools to accelerate, expand, and simplify your job.
This class covers all the required learning objectives for CSPO and more, providing real guidance on mindset and tools to be an effective Product Owner in an organization, including:
Scrum foundations and Scrum values
Executing a Sprint with Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective
The role of the Product Owner at each of the Scrum events
Product Owner role and core competencies
AI tools for discovery, planning, and prototyping
The three areas of responsibility for a Product Owner
Describing Strategy, Vision, and different levels of planning
Defining the the Product Goal with the Product Goal Canvas
Difference between delivering outputs versus outcomes
Understanding customers and user needs with discovery activities
User Personas
Understanding the Problem Space and the Solution Space
Validating product assumptions
Various techniques to build prototypes and MVPs
Managing the Product Backlog and Backlog refinement activities
Capabilities, Epics, and Stories
Writing User Stories, Acceptance Criteria, and best practices
Prioritization techniques like Buy-a-Feature, MoSCoW, Impact-Effort mapping, and WSJF
Estimation based on level of effort using Story Points and calculation of timelines
Planning the Release and defining a Roadmap
Measuring value delivered, metrics, OKRs and Outcomes
Tracking the progress toward a deadline with Burn-Up Charts
Using the Sprint Review as an effective collaboration event with stakeholders and customers
The CSPO certification attests the ability to effectively manage a product from discovery activities with customers to delivery of value to end users.
Going beyond the CSPO requirements
In addition to learning the foundational elements of Scrum, I want for you to leave the class empowered with practical knowledge of Product Management techniques to ideate, plan, and deliver new products.
What's included in the registration
By participating in this course, in addition to a life-changing understanding of Agile Product Management, you get (included in the cost of registration):
3 half-days (5.5 hours/day) in-person instructor-led training
Course workbook with exercises and templates
GenAI prompts to use in your job
FREE download of "AI for Product Managers" book
Discounts for other books from Valerio
Certification as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) upon completion of the requisite training materials
2-year membership to Scrum Alliance
1 coaching session for support on becoming an effective Product Owner in your workplace for 6 months after class
16 Scrum Alliance SEUs/PDUs
Who Should Attend
While this class is open to anyone, I like to work with people that want to grow in their product management career (whether starting in a Product Owner role or growing to a more senior position). This class is also beneficial if you come from a traditional project management background and are seeking ways to adopt Scrum and Product Management practices in your own team. This class is for you if you are:
Product Owners/Product Managers
Aspiring Product Owners/Product Managers
Agile coaches and Scrum Masters who want to learn how to coach Product Owners.
Business Analysts
Project Managers/PMO
Leadership roles responsible for Product or Development teams
An entrepreneur who is building a new product
Prerequisites
There is no required prior certificate, educational background, or work experience needed to participate in this CSPO course and receive the certification. However, prior experience with building a product, launching a product in market, or managing a project is beneficial.
A few pre-class reading materials are provided before the class starts to get you acquainted to new concepts and applications of Agile and Scrum.
Full participation in the class is required for certification.
Special discounts
We understand that life situations differ and I'd like to support people in need by offering special discounts. If you recently lost your job and are seeking ways to grow your career with professional expertise on Scrum, then please contact me before registering and I'll provide a discount code to apply to your ticket purchase.
Group of 3 or more?
I offer discounted tickets for groups of 3 or more. Please contact me before registering and I'll provide a discount code to apply to your ticket purchase.
I acknowledge that investing in a Certified Scrum Product Owner class brings an expectation of personal and professional growth and of mastering Scrum.
I am passionate about helping people develop their skills, learn new practices, and grow in their career. My commitment to all students is to support them in their growth, in their learning of Agile Product Management, and in their career aspirations.
My commitment goes beyond the classroom, as I invite all students to stay connected, participate in the Truly Scrum community, and get coaching for personal and career growth. I organize ongoing coaching groups to help people find a job as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Agile Coach. And I regularly organize workshops to help participants learn more and practice advanced practices for Agile and Product Management.
Reviews
4.97out of 5.0 stars
(73 ratings)
The CSPO course was informative and engaging.
Excellent material, examples, exercises, articles to read. Overall, I learned a lot!
The course material was pertinent and well presented by Valerio Zanini
Excellent course! Valerio gave practical examples to reinforce the learning. I feel more informed about my role in my organization and also feel I have the tools necessary to make difference. Thank you!
Great Instructor
He was an excellent teacher.
Very good training.
Happy that I got a chance to know more about PO under Valerio
(73 ratings)
Mon Jan 26 - 29, 2026
2:00 PM UTC
Washington, DC, US