Agile Scrum Product Owner

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Course Objective

Agile Method – is an approach to software development under which requirements and solutions evolve through the collaborative effort of self-organizing and cross functional teams and their end users/customers. The Agile method ensures that value is optimized throughout the development process. Agile methodologies are popular approaches in software development and are increasingly being used in other areas.  The most widely used Agile methodologies are:

  • Agile Scrum,
  • Lean and Kanban,
  • Extreme Programming (XP)
  • Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM), and
  • Feature Driven Development (FDD)

What is EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner?

  • Agile Scrum is a lightweight, iterative and incremental framework for managing product development. It defines as a flexible, holistic approach in product development strategy where a development team works as a unit to reach a common goal
  • Agile Scrum Product Owner focuses on bringing value to the customer and value for the business, through Agile project management techniques. An Agile Scrum Product Owner certificate ensures that a candidate can successfully lead Agile Scrum projects in the context of an overall Service and Product Lifecycle, in a way that adds the most value possible for the customer
  • EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner tests a candidate’s skills and knowledge of the Agile framework and Scrum methodology specifically with the role of Product Owner in mind. This certification focuses on adopting Agile or Scrum in the workplace and taking on the role of Product Owner.
  • EXIN is the global independent certification institute for ICT-professionals. With more than 30 years of experience in certifying the competences of over 2 million ICT-professionals, EXIN is the leading and trusted authority in the IT-market

Prerequisite: 

  • Knowledge of Scrum terminology, for instance through the EXIN Agile Scrum Foundation exam, is strongly recommended
  • Successful completion of an EXIN Accredited EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner Training including Practical Assignments.

Course Content

EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner provides direction, makes final decisions, and ensures that the Team is aimed at the right goals. The Product Owner is actively engaged with, communicates well with, and listens carefully to arguments from the Team. Within the context of the organization’s larger business objectives, the Product Owner provides the vision, but also the boundaries within which this vision must be realized

EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner course covers the following:

1. Agile Way of Thinking
  • Agile Principles
  • Describe Agile Manifesto
  • How Agility brings predictability and flexibility
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Other Agile frameworks and methodologies: Crystal, Extreme Programming (XP), DSDM, LeSS, SAVe and Kanban.
2. Product Owner Role
  • Responsibilities of Product Owner Role
  • Role of Product Owner in the different Scrum events
  • Scrum Events
  • Roles within the Scrum framework
3. Managing the Product Backlog
  • How to create the Product vision
  • How to create Product Road Map
  • Explain good definition of Done
  • How to write good user stories for services
  • Identify Epic Stories
  • Analyze and manage non-functional requirements
  • Creating Sprint Backlog
  • Tracking and communicating
  • Identify impediments, deviations, road blocks and other obstacles
  • Staying in control and delivering
4. Complex Projects
  • How to use the Product Backlog in a Scaled environment
  • How to manage Scrum-of-Scrums
  • How to scale the Product Owner functions
  • Managing complex product or service backlogs
5. Adopting Agile
  • Adding business value to the project
  • Acting as the voice of the customer
  • Analyze the most business value added features
  • How to work with customers, users and other stakeholders

Target Audience

  • Agile Scrum Product Owner certification is especially useful for those leading or participating in projects. The Product Owner is actively engaged with, communicates well with, and listens carefully to arguments from the Team. Within the context of the organization’s larger business objectives, the Product Owner provides the vision, but also the boundaries within which this vision must be realized. This is achieved by creating, maintaining and prioritizing the business value-driven Product Backlog. It is the Product Owner’s responsibility to make sure the project earns a good Return on Investment 
  • This certification is suitable for professionals working in an Agile context and who have the ambition to facilitate a Scrum team by assuming the role of a Scrum Product Owner
  • Certified professionals such as Project Management Professional (PMP)®/ Program Management Professional (PgMP)® / Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)® / PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® can make use of this course hours towards submitting PDUs to the Project Management Institute (PMI)® to renew their certification.

Benefits

  1. Upon Completion of this course, ProXalt® will provide a course completion certificate.
  2. PDUs earned from this course can be submitted to the PMI® towards renewing your professional certification(s).
  3. Apart from getting the course completion certificate, the student will gain knowledge in:
    • What is Agile Methodology
    • What is Scrum Framework
    • Agile way of thinking
    • Product Owner Role
    • Managing the Product Backlog
    • Complex Projects
    • Adding Value


Exam Format

The official EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner Exam consists of:

  • Multiple choice examination questions
  • Number of questions – 40
  • Pass mark – 65%
  • 90 minutes’ duration
  • Closed book. 
  • Note: Please note that if you purchase the exam voucher as part of this course, you will be able to save money on the exam fees as opposed to buying them later.


PMI® Requirements & PDUs

For all PMI® certifications except Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM)®, you’ll need to follow the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program and earn professional development units (PDUs). The goal is to ensure that your certified competencies stay relevant and up-to-date.

The PMI® requires 60 PDUs to renew your PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP® and PMI-PBA® certifications. These 60 PDUs are divided into two (2) categories: 

Category 1: Education Requirement: 

  • Minimum 35 Hours of educational completion certificate is required from a Registered Educational Provider (R.E.P) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
  • Out of these 35 hours, you must earn:
    • Eight (8) hours from Technical area,
    • Eight (8) hours from Leadership area, and
    • Eight (8) hours from Business/Strategic area
PDUs Total
Technical Leadership Business
8 8 8 24
  Remaining 11 PDUs can be obtained from any of the above mentioned three (3) areas. 11
Total #of PDUs from Education Req. 35
  • Remaining 25 hours (60-35=25) can be earned either from category 2 (Giving Back) or from category 1 (Education).

Category 2: Giving Back (optional):

  • Working as professional – 8 hours
  • Volunteering & Creating knowledge – 17 hours 

PDUs for this class:

  • Upon completion of all modules, videos, case studies, study guides and final exam, you will receive 19 PDUs certificate (Technical 7 hours + Leadership 4 hours +Strategic 8 hours = Total 19) from ProXalt® for this course.

NOTE:

  • If you are looking to fulfill 60 PDUs requirement set forth by the PMI®, please visit our AGILE SUCCESS Package section.
  • This package will meet the PMI® requirements and save you substantial amount of time and money.

Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute Inc., 2017, Page 57 Fig 3-2



Pricing

EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner Online course (E-learning) ONLY
Regular course fee US $419 US $ 50 Savings
Special Promotional Discount US $50 Use Discount Code – US50EAGPO
Course ONLY SALE US $369
PDU Bundle – AGILE EXPERT(Scrum Foundation + Scrum Master + Product Owner Courses ONLY)
Regular course fee US $1,239 US $ 250 Savings
Special Promotional Discount US $250 Use Discount Code – US250BUN3
Registration 3 Courses Only US $989

NOTE:

  • Once you register for the course, within 24 hours you will receive Login instruction and the link to the online course to your email.
  • After completing the online course send an email to Contact@ProXalt.com for the course completion certificate.

System Requirements for E-Learning:

  • Laptop/Desktop (PC/MAC) with current version of the web browser software
  • Mobile users: App for Android and iPhone
  • Good quality headset
  • Strong Wi-Fi internet connection


FAQS


Are you a Project Management Institute (PMI®) Authorized Training Program Partner (ATP)?
Yes. ProXalt is an Authorized Training Program Partner (ATP) for the Project Management Institute (PMI®)
Will PMI® accepts your printed course completion certificate towards PDUs education requirement.
Yes. PMI® accepts our course completion certificate towards renewing your PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP® and PMI-PBA® certifications
When do I receive my course completion certificate?
Once you complete all the presentation modules, exams, and the final exam then you can print your course completion certificate from the student dashboard
What is the course fee?
Course fee is displayed on the registration button. For the up-to-date pricing please see the course registration button
Does the course fee include the Exam fee?
No, it does not.
Is there any other hidden fee?
No, it does not.
What is Re-registration fee?
If you exceed the set course time (duration) limit, you will need to re-register for the course, and pay the FULL course fee. Only then, you can continue the course from wherever you left off.
How is payment made?
You can pay by Credit Card (We accept all types)/Debit Card.
How do I receive my course material?
Course material is available in electronic form (E-book). It is available on-line 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Do I need any special equipment to take this online course?
No. You do not need any special equipment. All you need is good internet connection, your computer with Google Chrome, webcam and the headset. You are all set to go
Do you conduct corporate classes?
Yes, we do conduct corporate classes. Please contact us at www.ProXalt.com
What is your cancellation policy?
Please see “student terms & conditions” and “refund policy” in the registration section of our web site: www.ProXalt.com



Course Package Includes

  • EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner Online course (E-learning)
    • Coverage of Agile Methodology, Scrum Framework, Product Owner Role, Managing the Product Backlog, Complex Projects, and Adding Value.
    • EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner E-book consists of ten (10) Study Guides
    • A full glossary at your fingertips
    • Timed practice exams
    • EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner 150 exam questions
  • Brilliant HTML-based lessons
  • Audio supplements
  • 120 Days of access – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week
  • Course Completion Certificate
  • 19 PDUs Certificate

EXIN Agile Scrum Product Owner
120 Days Access – 19 PDUs

NOTE

  • Failure to complete any one module(s)/exam(s) in the course is considered as NOT COMPLETE and the course completion certificate will not be released.
  • If you exceed the set course time limit (120 days from the date of registration), you will need to re-register for the course, and pay the FULL course fee. Only then, you can continue the course from wherever you left off.
  • Absolutely no FREE course extension other than re-registration.