Professional Scrum Product Owner Advanced (PSPO-A) | PSPO II

Deepen understanding of the many PO stances

A toolkit for essential and advanced Agile product management to maximize value of your product
Stances, tools and techniques to grow your skills and influence as a Professional Product Owner
Official scrum.org material and given by certified Scrum.org trainers
Preparation for the PSPO II assessment
Two attempts at PSPO II assessment
Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced logo PSM-A

Certification

PSPO II assessment included

Interactive

No PowerPoint! Live interaction and discussion to optimize learning

Two trainers

To maximize your learning experience

Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced Training (PSPO-A)

Take your product management skills to the next level with our Professional Scrum Product Owner - Advanced (PSPO-A) training. This two-day course is specifically designed for experienced Product Owners who want to move beyond the basics and master the art of maximizing value.

As an official Scrum.org class, this advanced training provides the practical tools, techniques, and mindsets needed to grow your mandate and influence within your organization.

Language

We are dedicated to delivering high-quality training experiences. By default, all our classes, whether in-person or virtual, are conducted in English to ensure a consistent and effective learning environment. If a specific class is offered in a language other than English, this will be mentioned in the course details.

We aim to accommodate diverse language preferences and create an inclusive learning atmosphere for everyone. If you have any questions regarding the language of instruction for a particular course or if you require language assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.

In-person or virtual

We recognize the importance of practical learning experiences, so we offer in-person classes for those who prefer face-to-face interaction. Our in-person classes provide a dynamic environment where participants can interact directly with instructors, ask questions in real-time, and collaborate with fellow learners.

Our virtual classes provide an exceptional solution for those seeking flexibility and the convenience of learning from any location. Designed to accommodate diverse schedules and geographical locations, our online classes offer a robust, interactive, engaging learning platform.

Why Choose Our PSPO-A Training?

Many Product Owners understand the mechanics of Scrum but struggle to take full ownership of their product’s value. This Advanced Product Owner course bridges that gap.

  • Interactive Learning: Forget boring lectures. We use a "No PowerPoint" approach with live interactions, discussions, and liberating structures to optimize your learning.
  • Two-Trainer Magic: To maximize your learning experience, we deliver this training with two expert trainers. This ensures diverse insights and sufficient personal attention during the workshop.
  • Global & Flexible: Whether you prefer the energy of our in-person classes or the flexibility of our virtual classrooms, we offer a consistent, high-quality English-language learning environment.

What You Will Learn: Mastering the Product Owner Stances

The core of this course focuses on the breadth of product management practices and the different "stances" a Professional Product Owner must adopt. You will learn how to pivot between these stances to handle complex stakeholder dynamics and scale your impact.

During this PSPO-A training, we dive deep into:
  • The Product Owner Stances: Learn when to act as The Visionary, The Influencer, The Experimenter, The Collaborator, The Decision Maker, and The Customer Representative.
  • Advanced Stakeholder Management: Strategies to navigate organizational design and improve your mandate.
  • Value Maximization: Techniques for forecasting, release planning, and defining clear product visions.

After this training

You will have explored, amongst other things:
  • Scaling
  • Different Leadership Styles
  • Forecasting and Release Planning
  • Product Vision & Product Value & Product Backlog Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Stakeholders and Customers
  • Organization Design and Structure
  • Portfolio Planning

Preparation

As this is an advanced class, we advise you do the following:
  • Participants should have at least one year of experience as a Product Owner or product manager
  • Attending the Professional Scrum Product Owner course and passing PSPO is preferred, however, it is not mandatory.
After the training, you will have access to the ‘classroom page’, which contains all relevant training materials. As a bonus, via this page, you will also have access to content which dives deeper into specific topics, related to your role and the challenges and environments you might encounter.
Additionally, you will receive an invite to the Scrum Facilitators Slack community. On this platform, you can connect with other professionals for help and receive discounts for products and other courses.

PSPO II Assessment & Certification

This course is the official preparation for the Scrum.org PSPO II Assessment.

Exam Included: The course fee includes a voucher for the Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) assessment.

Free Retake: If you attempt the assessment within two weeks of the training and score less than 85%, you will automatically receive a second attempt at no extra cost.

PSPO III Discount: Participants are also entitled to a discount on the expert-level PSPO III assessment.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Join our next class and connect with a community of professionals. After the training, you gain access to our digital classroom with advanced materials and an invitation to the Scrum Facilitators Slack community.

Upcoming classes