101 · Foundation · PSPO I
Scrum for Product Owners 101
From user needs to product goals and Product Backlog decisions.
Preparation for PSPO I

- Suggested duration
- 2 days · 12 hours
- Delivery
- In person or live online
- Method
- Practical workshop
What will you take away?
- A product goal and stakeholder map
- An ordered sample Product Backlog
- A PSPO I study plan
Course programme
Durations are learning time; breaks are planned separately. The suggested programme can be adapted to your team's needs.
1. Day 6 hours
Product Owner accountabilities90 min
Scrum foundations, team self-management and the Product Owner's accountability for value.
Needs, value and goals150 min
A workshop connecting user needs to product vision, strategy and goals.
Working with stakeholders120 min
Understand expectations and gather feedback. Prepare a sample stakeholder map.
2. Day 6 hours
Product Backlog decisions150 min
Create and refine a backlog and order work according to value and risk.
Release planning and feedback90 min
Forecasting, release and feedback planning around a goal. Update the plan as new learning emerges.
Preparation and review120 min
Original PSPO I-oriented questions, answer reasoning and a personal study plan.
How do we assess learning?
Participants justify backlog ordering in terms of user needs, value and risk, and identify development areas through a knowledge check.
Plan training for your team
Share your team's needs, participant profile and preferred timing. We can agree on the scope and delivery format together.