Master Product Value Delivery with the ABC Scrum Product Owner Certification
The ABC Scrum Product Owner course equips you with the skills and knowledge to maximise the value of products developed using the Scrum framework. Based on the latest edition of The Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, this APMG-accredited qualification prepares you to confidently own the product vision, manage the Product Backlog, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders & development teams.
Whether you’re transitioning into a Product Owner role or looking to formalise your existing Scrum experience, this course provides a solid foundation in Agile principles, empirical product development, and the strategic responsibilities that set great Product Owners apart from the rest.
What You’ll Learn
- The Scrum framework – Agile fundamentals, Scrum theory, values, and the three pillars of empiricism
- The Product Owner role – accountabilities, authority, and how it relates to the Scrum Master and Developers
- Product Backlog management – creating, ordering, and refining backlog items to maximise value
- Setting and communicating a clear Product Goal and building a compelling Product Roadmap
- Stakeholder collaboration – techniques for engaging stakeholders and translating business needs into actionable backlog items
- Forecasting & release planning – using velocity, burn-down charts, and empirical data to plan ahead
- Facilitating Scrum events – Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and how the Product Owner contributes to each
- Scaling product ownership – strategies for working across multiple teams and complex product environments
Entry Requirements
- There are no formal prerequisites for this course
- Prior experience working on Agile projects is recommended but not required
- Candidates who have completed the AgilePM Foundation or Practitioner qualification will find the transition especially smooth
Course Details
- Duration: 2 days (classroom or virtual)
- Certification: APMG International – ABC Scrum Product Owner
- Exam: 50 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes (closed book); pass mark is 30/50 (60%)
- Exam timing: Held on the afternoon of Day 2
- Based on: The Scrum Guide (2020 edition) by Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland
Who Should Enrol?
- Product Owners & Product Managers: Professionals responsible for defining product vision, managing backlogs, and maximising return on investment
- Business Analysts: Those who translate stakeholder requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria within Scrum teams
- Project & Programme Managers: Leaders transitioning from traditional project management to Agile delivery and looking to understand product-centric ways of working
- Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches: Practitioners who want a deeper understanding of the Product Owner role to better support their teams
- Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders: Anyone building products iteratively who needs a structured approach to prioritisation, stakeholder management, and value delivery