Agile Scrum: the Product Owner course

The Product Owner is the visionary behind the product. You know what the customer needs, set the priorities and make sure the team delivers value. That calls for vision, communication and the nerve to make choices. In this course you will learn how to fulfil that role within a Scrum team. You will work on a product vision, practise with the backlog and discover how to keep stakeholders involved. Practice is central, so that you can apply what you have learned straight away.

Description

Scrum is a method for making complex projects manageable. It is one of the Agile ways of working and has its roots in Toyota's Lean philosophy. The essence? Short cycles, quick feedback and clear communication between the team, the client and the organisation.

This course focuses on the role of the Product Owner. Alongside a solid introduction to Scrum, you will look in more depth at what is expected of you as a Product Owner. You will learn how to develop a product vision, how to draw up and maintain a backlog, and how to set priorities based on value for the customer.

You will be given practical tools for working effectively with the Scrum Master and the team without taking over their role. You will also learn how to identify stakeholders and keep them involved. By the end of the course you will know how to monitor the project and draw up a realistic release plan.

Topics

• What is Scrum and what is it used for?
• Roles and responsibilities within Scrum
• The role and tasks of the Product Owner
• Drawing up a product vision
• Creating and maintaining the product backlog
• Carrying out a stakeholder analysis
• Working with the customer
• Working with the Scrum Master
• Working together with the team
• Creating a release plan
• Project monitoring and tracking progress

Result

After this course you will know exactly what is expected of you as a Product Owner. You will be able to formulate a clear product vision, draw up a valuable backlog and set priorities from the customer's perspective. You will know how to work effectively with the Scrum Master and the team, and how to keep stakeholders involved. You will also be able to draw up a release plan and monitor the progress of your project. You will be ready to take on the role of Product Owner with confidence in your own organisation.

Target audience

This course is intended for anyone who fulfils the role of Scrum Product Owner within their organisation, or who will shortly be taking on that role. Think of team leaders, department heads, project managers and senior team members. And if you simply want to know more about what a Product Owner does and how this role contributes to the success of a Scrum team, you are equally welcome. Prior knowledge of Scrum is helpful, but not a strict requirement.

Teaching method

The course is classroom-based and taught by an experienced trainer. You do not just take in theory; you work with the material directly through a real Scrum project during the lessons. Much of what you learn you make your own through Scrum games. These games make abstract concepts tangible and ensure a varied and energetic course. Because the group is small, you can count on personal attention and the content is tailored to the wishes and background of the participants.

Prior knowledge

Some basic knowledge of Scrum is useful in order to follow the course properly. You do not need experience as a Product Owner, but it helps if you know what sprints, backlogs and stand-ups are. Do you not yet have any knowledge of Scrum? Then take an introductory Agile or Scrum course first, or read up on the basics. Not sure whether you have sufficient prior knowledge? Please feel free to contact us.

In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.