To participate in the online course, you'll need the following:

• A quiet, comfortable place to be for the duration of the class
  • Choose an area without distractions
  • Be mindful of managing potential interruptions (e.g. children, pets, etc).
• Computer (desktop, laptop, or tablet)
• Camera and microphone (we'll have virtual breakout rooms)
• Headset to filter out room noise
• Internet connectivity
• Ability to download the workbook

What to Expect...

• Breaks – The course will include frequent breaks to allow time away from the screen, time to stretch your legs, and check on friends/family.
• Video Required – You'll be working with others in video breakout rooms. It's a unique way to engage with your classmates and dive deeper into discussions.
• Tools – Our coaches have incorporated easy-to-use websites and online collaboration tools to support their lessons.

We ask that you participate like you would if you were in class.

• Punctual arrival
• Full attention and participation (video is required)
• Committed to full, 100% attendance and participation during class time

Attendees must fully participate in both two days of class. If you anticipate that you may need to miss class time, please contact us in advance to discuss your situation and determine if rescheduling the class is the best option.

This course provides 16 SEUs of the 70 needed for the Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) certification. This course also earns 16 PMI PDUs and 16 needed for the PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification and PMP certification.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions about the course?

Please email all questions to: [email protected] or visit our FAQ page.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes. Attendees are allowed one transfer, but it must be to the same class type and can only be transferred for the next upcoming class.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes! We are happy to accommodate large groups and encourage full teams to sign up. Email [email protected] for more information on discount pricing.

What is your cancellation policy?

A 90% refund will be issued for cancellations made in 14 days or more from the start date of the course. For cancellations made in less than 14 days, we will allow a one-time courtesy transfer into the next available course. Any additional transfer requests will result in a $100 transfer fee. All refund/transfer requests must be emailed to [email protected]. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may occur that interfere with your class attendance. Attendees must contact [email protected] within 48 hours of the class start time to reschedule if they are unable to attend. Registration will be considered forfeited if no notice is received within the 48 hour window. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have questions about these policies. We're looking forward to having you in class.

In the CSPO course, learning objectives cover the framework, principles, and values that make scrum work, plus key skills and tools you need to be effective. 

You will discover how to juggle multiple stakeholders' needs, get hands-on practice creating a product vision, and learn new ways to get to know your customers so that you can choose the right increment of value to bring to market next. The course centers on mastering agile principles, fostering collaborative teamwork, and managing the product backlog.

• Agile and Scrum overview
  • Agilie Values & Principles
• Roles and responsibilities
• The Product Backlog
• User stories
• Estimation and prioritization
• Acceptance criteria
• Working with teams
• Scaling
• Release planning and tracking
• External relationships
• Metrics and reporting
  • Planning a Release

Anyone who enjoys (or wants to become more familiar with) the business side of product or service development can benefit from taking the CSPO class. Product owners decide what the team will create next, ordering the work to ensure that the most valuable, impactful products reach customers at a regular cadence.

The CSPO course is a good fit for anyone who wants to build in-demand product skills, including:

• Product managers
• Business analysts
• Project managers
• Data analysts
• Scrum team members 

This certification course is designed to equip individuals from various professional backgrounds with the skills needed to excel in product development roles. It offers practical knowledge and strategies to navigate product management, making it relevant and beneficial across various careers.