After this course you can manage a Product Backlog so that the team understands what matters next and why. You write items, order them by value, deal with conflicting requests and keep sight of value on complex projects too. The course suits you if you already know the Scrum terminology and are starting out as a Product Owner, or have already taken on this work, whether from IT, project management or a business function.
What you’ll take away.
- Clarify the Product Owner’s responsibilities towards the team and stakeholders
- Build, order and continually refine a Product Backlog
- Justify priorities by the expected value
- Exercise product ownership on complex projects
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Professionals in project management, software development, IT service management and business functions who want to deliver value to customers and the business as a Product Owner.
- Prerequisites
- EXIN names no mandatory prior knowledge for the exam but strongly recommends knowing Scrum terminology, for example from EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation. The certificate also requires EXIN-accredited training.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 2 training days. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
The agile way of thinking from a product perspective
The Product Owner role
Managing the Product Backlog
Complex projects
Adding and measuring value
Exam practice with sample questions
You order an unsorted backlog for a sample product, write a Product Goal and explain to two stakeholders why their requests sit higher or lower.
Exams, licences & credentials
This course prepares you for the EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner exam. The exam and its fees are included only if your offer confirms this. The certificate comes from EXIN. This is not an official EXIN course unless the offer says so. For the certificate, EXIN also requires EXIN-accredited training that includes Practical Assignments. This course is not such training unless your offer explicitly confirms it.
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam like?
EXIN lists 40 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, closed book, with a 65% pass mark. It is offered in English, French and German.
Is the exam enough to get the certificate?
No. EXIN also requires accredited training with Practical Assignments. Check before booking whether your offer covers this.
Does EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner: managing the Product Backlog and adding value include a certificate?
This course prepares you for the EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner exam. The exam and its fees are included only if your offer confirms this. The certificate comes from EXIN. This is not an official EXIN course unless the offer says so. For the certificate, EXIN also requires EXIN-accredited training that includes Practical Assignments. This course is not such training unless your offer explicitly confirms it.