Introduction Agile & Scrum for Product Owners

This UNOFFICIAL course and practice exams are neither endorsed by, nor in partnership, nor affiliated with Scrum .org.

Many students use this UNOFFICIAL course will help prepare for the Scrum .org PSPO™ I exam. But you use this UNOFFICIAL course to prepare for any exam that requires you to know the Agile principles and to understand the Scrum Guide.

The price of the PSPO™ I exam or any other certifications is NOT included in the price of this UNOFFICIAL course and needs to be paid separately.

The terms Scrum Open, Professional Scrum™, Professional Scrum Master™, Professional Scrum Product Owner™, PSM™ I, PSPO™ I, PSPO™ 1, etc. represent the protected brand of Scrum .org.

== Frequent questions ==

Is this UNOFFICIAL course up to date for the 2023 exam?

Yes. This course is constantly being updated and improved. It is valid for the 2023 version of the exam.

On which version of the Scrum Guide is this UNOFFICIAL course based?

This UNOFFICIAL course is compliant with the 2020 version of the Scrum Guide.

Does this UNOFFICIAL course include everything I need to pass the exam?

Yes, all the information you need and the materials you can use are included in the UNOFFICIAL course. You don't need to worry about searching for other resources or courses.

Can I earn PMI PDUs (Professional Development Units) by taking this course?

By attending this UNOFFICIAL course, previous students have successfully claimed PDUs. I cannot make any guarantees that your claim will be approved.

Can I claim PMI PDUs (Professional Development Units) by taking the exam?

Unfortunately not. PMI PDUs are obtained for attending a course but not for passing an exam.

Which Product Owner certification to take?

For aspiring or existing Product Owners, the most popular certification is PSPO™ I from Scrum. org. The good part is that there is no expiration date after passing the exam for your PSPO™ I exam.

Scrum .org is a certification and training organization that has focused on teaching Scrum as it was intended to be used. At Scrum .org you can take many Scrum certifications at a relatively affordable price.

An alternative is the CSPO certification from Scrum Alliance.

What is the difference between PSPO and CSPO?

Both exams are based on the Agile principles and the Scrum Guide.

The CSPO certification requires you to take a course from Scrum Alliance. The certification status expires and needs to be renewed.

The PSPO I exam does not require you to take a course from Scrum .org. You could do that, but it is not mandatory. Once you have obtained the certification, you don't need to renew it.

What is the difference between PSM™ I and PSPO™ I?

The PSPO™ I certification is relatively similar to another popular certification called PSM™ I. Even if you have passed the PSM™ I exam, it does not mean that the PSPO™ I exam will be the same.

While the focus on the PSM™ I exam has focused on general Scrum rules and the role of the Scrum Master in different situations, the PSPO™ I exam is more focused on the role of the Product Owner in different circumstances and how the Product Owner can maximize value.

== Is this UNOFFICIAL Product Owner course for you? ==

This UNOFFICIAL course is for those who are interested in working within an Agile team, especially from the position of the Product Owner.

You might be:

- an aspiring Business Analyst who wants to improve their knowledge with more Product-related skills.

- an experienced Project Manager who wants to transition to Agile projects

- an existing Product Owner who wants the recognition of their skills

- a Scrum Master who wants to enhance their mastery in Scrum

- an experienced developer who knows the development process inside-out and wants to take their career to another level.

== How does this UNOFFICIAL course help me? ==

The UNOFFICIAL course explains the Scrum Guide in an easy-to-understand way. It also tests your understanding of the Scrum framework with quizzes and assignments.

What you should expect:

- High-quality video lectures

- Quizzes and assignments

- Q&A section for support anytime you have questions

- Practical examples of how Scrum is applied in organizations

== Final notes ==

The terms "The Guide", "the Scrum Guide", "Guide" refer to the official The Scrum Guide™ available online at scrumguides .org.

Anywhere in this UNOFFICIAL course there the Scrum Guide is cited or mentioned, it is referring to The Scrum Guide™.

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