Certified Scrum Product Owner®

About your trainer

Learn from an experienced Product Management practitioner and highly rated Certified Scrum Trainer.

Gino N. Shahidi is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Founder, Product Management consultant, and experienced Agile coach who brings extensive real-world experience from working with Product Owners, teams, and organizations.

Gino is one of ten people in the world serving on Scrum Alliance Trainer Approval Community, assessing and approving new trainers.

Known for his energetic, engaging, and hands-on teaching style, Gino combines practical experience with interactive exercises, real-world challenges, and learning through experimentation.

What participants say

★★★★★ 4.94/5 on Scrum Alliance (17 ratings, October 2026)

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Training language, location and facilities

Training language: This course is delivered entirely in English.

Enjoy a premium, in-person learning experience at Xebia Academy in Amsterdam.

The training takes place in an inspiring, professional learning environment designed to encourage collaboration, interaction, and hands-on learning.

What's included

• Small groups: Maximum 12 participants, ensuring personal attention and meaningful interaction.
• Comfortable training facilities: An inspiring setting for interactive workshops, exercises, and discussions.
• Lunch and refreshments: Delightful lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided throughout both days.
• Training materials: All necessary course materials and learning resources are included.
• Official certification: Scrum Alliance CSPO® certification and a two-year membership are included upon successful completion.

Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

• Scrum & Agile background: Understand Scrum principles and the Agile mindset.
• Scrum Team: Learn about roles and responsibilities within a Scrum Team.
• Vision and Product Goals: How to define a Vision statement and Product Goals.
• Story Mapping and User Stories: Collaborate with stakeholders to define backlog items.
• Product Backlog refinement: Preparing the work for future sprints.
• Estimating and Planning: How to do long-term planning and meet deadlines.
• Prioritizing: Ordering the Product Backlog based on Product Goals.
• Design Thinking: Applying Design Thinking as a Product Owner.

This training is designed for professionals who want to become more effective at Product Ownership, whether they are starting their journey or looking to strengthen their existing skills.

Ideal participants include:

• Aspiring Product Owners who want to build a strong foundation and confidently step into the role.
• Experienced Product Owners who want to sharpen their skills, challenge their assumptions, and improve how they deliver value.
• Product Managers who want to deepen their understanding of Scrum and value-driven Product Ownership.
• Business Analysts and Project Managers transitioning toward product-oriented ways of working.
• Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who want to better understand the Product Owner accountability and support effective collaboration.
• Entrepreneurs, Developers, and other professionals involved in developing products and delivering customer value.

No previous Scrum certification or Product Owner experience is required. The course is equally valuable for experienced professionals looking to exchange perspectives, learn new techniques, and reflect on their current practices.