Ultimate Product Owner is an interactive, activity-based course that helps participants understand how effective Product Ownership contributes to the success of a product.
Through a combination of discussion, practical exercises and team-based activities, participants explore how to connect business strategy with product delivery, maximise value and apply an Agile product management mindset.
The course includes an attempt at TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum I (US I) assessment. Participants who successfully pass the assessment earn the Ultimate Scrum I certification.
Course Overview
During this two-day course*, participants develop a strong understanding of Scrum and the accountability of the Product Owner. They explore how Product Ownership extends well beyond managing the Product Backlog or writing User Stories and how the Product Owner connects business strategy, customer needs and the work of the Scrum Team.
The course helps participants move from a project mindset towards a product mindset. Rather than focusing primarily on delivering predefined scope, participants learn to establish clear goals, test assumptions, gather evidence and adapt their approach to improve outcomes and maximise value.
Participants practise techniques for developing and communicating product vision, setting Product Goals, managing the Product Backlog and making effective decisions about value. They also explore how to collaborate with users, customers, stakeholders, Developers and Scrum Masters while maintaining clear Product Owner accountability.
Our experienced trainers use practical examples, team-based exercises and realistic product challenges throughout the course. Participants leave with techniques they can apply immediately to improve organisational learning, align people around shared goals and support successful product delivery.
* When delivered in person, this course is generally run over two consecutive days. Live Virtual courses may be delivered across a greater number of shorter sessions.
Course Learning Objectives
- Understand how Product Ownership combines Product Management with an Agile mindset
- Recognise the benefits of adopting a product mindset rather than a project mindset
- Understand the theory, principles and empiricism that underpin Scrum
- Explain the accountability of the Product Owner within the Scrum Team
- Connect business strategy with product development decisions
- Develop and communicate an effective product vision
- Use Product Goals and Sprint Goals to align people around clear outcomes
- Focus product decisions on value and measurable outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with users, customers, stakeholders and the Scrum Team
- Use evidence and feedback to validate assumptions and increase organisational learning
- Identify useful measures for tracking value creation and product success
- Manage and order the Product Backlog effectively
- Apply techniques for release planning, forecasting and managing uncertainty
- Understand how quality and the Definition of Done support long-term product viability
- Improve business agility through evidence-informed and empirical decision-making
Course Topics
- Agile Product Management
- The product mindset and the project mindset
- Scrum theory, principles and empiricism
- The Scrum framework
- The accountability of the Product Owner
- Business strategy and product delivery
- Product vision and Product Goals
- Value-driven product development
- Understanding users and customers
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Product Backlog management
- Ordering work to maximise value
- Release management and forecasting
- Evidence-informed decision-making
- Measuring value and product outcomes
- Quality and the Definition of Done
- Working effectively with the Scrum Team
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for people working in any industry where teams are developing products or solving complex problems. It is particularly relevant for:
- New or aspiring Product Owners
- Existing Product Owners who want to strengthen their understanding and effectiveness
- Product Managers who want to improve their Agile product management skills
- Business Analysts moving towards a Product Owner or Product Management role
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders responsible for product direction
- Scrum Masters who want to improve how they support and coach Product Owners
- Anyone responsible for maximising the value created by a product or Scrum Team
No previous Product Owner experience is required. However, participants will benefit from having some basic awareness of Scrum before attending.
Ultimate Scrum I Assessment and Certification
All participants receive an attempt at TheScrumMaster.co.uk’s Ultimate Scrum I (US I) assessment. Participants who achieve the required passing score earn the Ultimate Scrum I certification. The assessment and certification are included in the course fee.
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Private Course Pricing
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