Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC)

Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC) is designed for professionals who want a practical, working understanding of Scrum from a Product Owner’s perspective. The course focuses on managing business requirements, engaging stakeholders, and maximizing product value within a Scrum environment.

The Product Owner represents the voice of the customer and business stakeholders within the Scrum Team. This role is responsible for defining and prioritizing requirements, setting acceptance and done criteria, and ensuring that delivered outcomes provide maximum business value.

Courseware and exam preparation tools are provided online through SCRUMstudy. The certification exam is conducted online and is proctored. Classroom, virtual, and e-learning options are available through SCRUMstudy Approved Authorized Training Partners. The course fee includes the certification exam, and successful participants are awarded the Scrum Product Owner Certified credential.

Course Objectives
The course aims to:

• Build a deep understanding of Scrum philosophies, principles, and framework

• Provide practical knowledge of the Product Owner role, including responsibilities, meetings, and artifacts

• Prepare participants to confidently take on the Product Owner role in real organizational settings

• Equip participants to manage common Product Owner challenges and stakeholder expectations

• Prepare participants to successfully take and pass the SPOC certification exam

Audience Profile

This certification is highly recommended for professionals working on Scrum projects who interface with business stakeholders, as well as individuals performing or aspiring to perform the Product Owner role. It is also valuable for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how Scrum is applied effectively in practice.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification. However, professionals who have completed Scrum Developer Certified or Scrum Master Certified will find it easier to grasp the concepts covered. Attendance at a two-day SPOC classroom training delivered by a SCRUMstudy Approved Authorized Training Partner is strongly encouraged.

What Is Included

• High-quality video lessons, study guides, chapter tests, and a case study

• Hands-on training using role-plays and real-world scenarios

• Certification exam included in the course fee

• Complimentary copy of the SBOK Guide

Examination Format

• Multiple-choice questions

• 140 questions per exam

• No negative marking

• 180-minute duration

• Online and proctored

• Current pass rate of 93 percent

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Scrum concepts, advantages, and challenges from a Product Owner perspective

• Effectively manage business aspects and stakeholder engagement within Scrum projects

• Perform the Product Owner role with confidence and clarity

• Collaborate effectively with Scrum Masters, Scrum Teams, and business stakeholders

• Anticipate and address challenges related to practical Scrum implementation

Course Methodology

The course follows a highly engaging and interactive learning approach. Participants actively work through concepts and apply their learning through a structured case study that simulates product development using the Scrum framework.

Course Outline

Agile and Scrum Overview

Key Topics

• What is Agile

• Why use Agile

• Agile Manifesto and principles

• Agile methods

• Scrum overview and summary

Scrum Roles

Key Topics

• Core roles

• Non-core roles

• Product Owner

• Scrum Master

• Scrum Team

• Advantages of cross-functional teams

Planning in Scrum

Key Topics

• Scrum flow

• Requirements in Scrum

• Prioritizing the product backlog

• Adaptive project management

• Continuous value justification

• Scrum planning

• User stories and personas

• Acceptance criteria and done criteria

• Definition of ready

• Estimation and value-based decision-making

• Risk burndown charts

• Scrumboard

Sprint Planning

Key Topics

• Sprint from the Product Owner’s perspective

• Sprint planning meeting

• Planning game

• Task estimation

• Sprint backlog

Implementation of Scrum

Key Topics

• Daily stand-up meeting

• Sprint review meeting

• Retrospective sprint meeting

• Product backlog refining

Scrum for Large Projects

Key Topics

• Scrum for large projects

• Chief Product Owner role

• Distributed teams

• Transition to Scrum

• Mapping traditional roles to Scrum

• Maintaining business stakeholder involvement

About SCRUMstudy

Who We Are

SCRUMstudy is the global accreditation body for Scrum and Agile certifications and the author of the SBOK Guide. It delivers training and certifications through a global network of Authorized Training Partners.

Key SCRUMstudy Certifications

• Scrum Fundamentals Certified

• Scrum Developer Certified

• Scrum Master Certified

• Scrum Product Owner Certified

• Scaled Scrum and Expert Scrum certifications

SCRUMstudy Certification Hierarchy

SCRUMstudy-certified professionals help organizations improve project delivery and return on investment by applying Scrum effectively. While most certifications have no mandatory prerequisites, following the recommended certification hierarchy supports structured career progression in Agile and Scrum practices.