Scrum.org Certification · 1 Day · Public + In-House
- 1-day instructor-led course
- PSPBMS certification included
- Two free PSPBMS assessment attempts
- In-person and virtual options available
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Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
Master the skills behind an effective Product Backlog
The Product Backlog is the heartbeat of every Scrum Team. When it is well-managed, refined, and transparent, teams deliver value with confidence. When it is a dumping ground of vague items and conflicting priorities, delivery stalls. PS-PBMS gives Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers the hands-on skills to turn a messy backlog into a clear, ordered, and actionable plan — aligned to real product goals.
MORNING
Backlog fundamentals
What makes a good Product Backlog Item, how to write them well, and how transparency in the backlog creates shared understanding across the team and stakeholders.
AFTERNOON
Refinement in practice
Ordering and sizing backlog items, decomposing large work, managing dependencies, and connecting the backlog to Product Goals and measurable outcomes.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone on a Scrum Team who touches the Product Backlog — whether you write it, refine it, or work from it. Product Owners will sharpen their core craft. Scrum Masters will learn to coach better backlog hygiene. Developers will understand how to engage in refinement as active participants, not passive recipients.
The Product Owner
Building the skills to manage, order, and communicate a backlog that actually drives value.
The Scrum Master
Learning to coach effective refinement and help the team maintain a healthy backlog.
The Developer
Engaging in refinement as an active contributor, not just a ticket taker.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After the day you'll be able to
- Apply effective Product Backlog refinement techniques in real team contexts
- Order and size backlog items to maximise value flow through the Sprint
- Make the Product Backlog transparent and useful to all stakeholders
- Decompose work and manage dependencies across the backlog
- Write clear, actionable Product Backlog Items that the team can deliver confidently
- Align the backlog with Product Goals and measurable business outcomes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PSPBMS is the Scrum.org backlog management credential
Issued by Scrum.org — founded by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber. The PSPBMS assessment tests your ability to apply backlog management skills in realistic scenarios. Two free attempts are included with your registration.
What's included
- One day of instructor-led training
- Scrum.org course materials
- Two free PSPBMS assessment attempts
- Scrum.org membership (lifetime)
Your backlog question won't be in the textbook.
Your trainer's answer shouldn't be either.
ZXM trainers have managed Product Backlogs at every level of scale — from single-team startups to enterprise programmes. They bring real refinement war stories, not theoretical frameworks.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt and Mia — are the only two trainers in Australia to hold both Scrum.org PST credentials and deep enterprise delivery experience. They teach what actually works under pressure.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Upcoming dates
CORPORATE TRAINING
In-house training for your team
The same Scrum.org-accredited curriculum with use cases and activities shaped to your organisation’s context. Typically delivered over one day, on-site or virtually. Contact us to discuss your team’s needs.
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Questions about this course
Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers who want to improve their ability to manage, refine, and communicate a Product Backlog effectively.
Participants who pass the assessment receive the PSPBMS (Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills) credential from Scrum.org.
No formal prerequisites. A working knowledge of Scrum and the Product Owner role is strongly recommended.
Two free assessment attempts are included. The pass mark follows Scrum.org’s standard assessment requirements.
PSPO I covers the full Product Owner accountability within Scrum. PS-PBMS goes deeper on one specific skill — managing and refining the Product Backlog — and is valuable for any Scrum Team member, not just Product Owners.
Matt Hodgson and Mia Horrigan — Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs) certified by Scrum.org.
