Accredited Agile Roles - Product Owner

Name: Accredited Agile Roles - Product Owner
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Product Owner

Created byStone River eLearning

Last updated 4/2023

English

What you'll learn

Understand the Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles
Understand the Scrum Framework and key roles
Learn how Agile and Scrum support continuous delivery and improvement
Understand the Product Owner's responsibilities and key competencies
Learn how to define and communicate product vision and goals
Learn how to create and manage the product backlog
Learn how to prioritize and refine product backlog items
Understand the structure and content of user stories
Learn how to create effective user stories and acceptance criteria
Learn how to refine user stories and acceptance criteria with the development team
Learn how to facilitate effective sprint planning and review meetings
Understand the role of the Product Owner in sprint planning and review
Learn how to communicate with stakeholders during sprint planning and review
Understand key competencies required for success as a Product Owner
Learn how to collaborate with stakeholders and the development team
Learn how to communicate effectively and manage expectations

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 4h 41m total length

Introduction27:52
Explore the product owner role within agile by reviewing the manifesto values, defining responsibilities, and outlining backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and team collaboration.
The Role of the Product Owner32:12
Define the product vision, own the backlog, and prioritize user stories to guide agile delivery, collaborating with stakeholders, the scrum master, and a cross-functional team.
User Personas and Stories27:07
Define user personas and collaborative user stories within a planning hierarchy to guide features, epics, and acceptance criteria for value-driven product delivery.
User Personas and Stories Part 225:45
Explore how user personas and stories guide agile product development, with upfront planning, sizing, and prioritization by the product owner to avoid duplicates and adapt to change.
5 Levels of Planning: Vision and Roadmap28:36
Explore five levels of agile planning—vision, roadmap, release, sprint, and daily planning—showing how elevator pitches, MoSCoW and Kano prioritization guide stakeholder alignment and iterative delivery.
5 Levels of Planning: Release26:05
Master release planning in agile product ownership by prioritizing features, estimating with velocity and story points, and aligning iterations and backlog management for a sustainable release cadence.
5 Levels of Planning: Iteration31:32
Learn how agile product owners plan iterations, balance development and testing, and synchronize releases using daily stand-ups, velocity, and persona insights for Mary and Cherokee.
5 Levels of Planning: Iteration Part 232:05
Learn how to plan iterations in agile product ownership, size work with velocity and story points, set a definition of done, and run daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and time-boxed reviews.
Agile Metrics24:06
Explore agile metrics like burndown and burn up charts to track iteration progress, delivered value, and ROI while emphasizing actionable reporting over unnecessary documentation.
Leadership Behaviours26:19
Explore agile leadership through servant leadership, product owner roles, translating business needs into it language, and empowering teams to embrace change and overcome resistance.

Requirements

The Product Owner is a critical role in Agile, responsible for driving the success of the product. It requires a mix of skills, experience, and knowledge, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with the development team and stakeholders.

Description

The Agile Roles - Product Owner course provides a comprehensive look at the essential role of a Product Owner in an Agile environment. As the primary link between stakeholders and the development team, the Product Owner is responsible for defining product features and ensuring the team stays aligned with customer needs and business objectives. This course offers a detailed exploration of the Product Owner role, equipping participants with the skills needed to effectively manage product backlogs, create user stories, and prioritize iterations.

The journey begins with an introduction to the Product Owner’s responsibilities, followed by a deep dive into creating user personas and writing effective user stories—two critical elements for successful product development. Participants will also explore the five levels of planning, starting with the high-level vision and roadmap, and moving through release and iteration planning to ensure alignment with project goals. Each level of planning is broken down, providing practical advice on managing priorities and staying focused on delivering value.

Additionally, the course covers important aspects such as Agile metrics and leadership behaviors, helping Product Owners track progress, drive improvements, and lead teams effectively. By the end of the course, learners will have a thorough understanding of the Product Owner role and be prepared to contribute to the success of Agile projects.

Who this course is for:

Product Owners or aspiring Product Owners who want to gain a deeper understanding of Agile and Scrum concepts and how to effectively manage and prioritize the product backlog.
Business analysts, project managers, or team leaders who work in Agile teams and want to learn how to work effectively with Product Owners and the development team.
Developers, testers, or designers who want to gain a better understanding of the Product Owner's role and how to collaborate effectively with them.
Managers or executives who want to gain a better understanding of Agile and Scrum concepts and how they can be applied to their organizations.