Two days. Scrum.org PSPO I certification. Trained by the people who advise the organisations you will apply it in.
- Globally recognised PSPO I certification included
- Two free assessment attempts
- Delivered by Scrum.org PSTs with government and enterprise experience
- In-person and virtual options available
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Contact ZXMCOURSE OVERVIEW
The Product Owner who drives value, not just the backlog
DAY 1
Product Ownership fundamentals
Day 1 focuses on the Product Owner’s accountability in Scrum — the shift from project to product mindset, what it means to maximise value, and how to connect business strategy to the Product Goal and Sprint Goal. Includes product vision, stakeholder collaboration, and backlog fundamentals.
DAY 2
Agile product management in practice
Day 2 moves from theory to application — empiricism as a decision-making tool, forecasting and release planning, ROI and value measurement, and how to engage stakeholders effectively. You leave with practices you can use on Monday.
AUDIENCE
Who this course is for
The new or existing Product Owner
Stepping into or growing in the role and needing a structured, credentialled understanding of what Product Ownership actually requires.
The product or business analyst
Working alongside Scrum Teams and needing a clearer understanding of the Product Owner accountability and how it connects to delivery.
The manager or executive sponsor
Whose team is running Scrum and who needs to understand the product ownership model to support it effectively.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After the two days you'll be able to
- Bridge business strategy and product execution — connecting the Product Goal to what the Scrum Team actually builds
- Apply an outcomes-focused approach to Product Ownership — maximising value, not just managing work
- Create and communicate a product vision that aligns the Scrum Team and stakeholders around clear goals
- Manage the Product Backlog as a strategic tool — ordering by value, refining with the team, and planning releases empirically
- Engage stakeholders and customers with discipline — gathering feedback, validating direction, and adjusting the Product Goal
- Use empiricism — transparency, inspection, adaptation — to make product decisions with evidence, not assumption
WHAT'S INCLUDED
PSPO I is the Scrum.org foundation certification for Product Owners
Issued by Scrum.org — founded by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber. Assessment covers the Product Owner’s accountabilities and the application of Scrum to maximise product value. 85% pass mark.
Lifetime certification. No renewal fee. Free second attempt within 14 days if the first falls short.
What's included
- Two days of activity-based training
- Free PSPO I assessment attempt
- Free second attempt if needed
- 40% discount on PSPO II assessment
- Course materials and references
- 14 PMI PDUs on request
- Scrum.org community membership
Your question won't be in the textbook. Your trainer's answer shouldn't be either.
The Product Owner role sits at the intersection of business strategy, customer insight, and delivery reality. ZXM trainers have worked with Product Owners in federal government, financial services, and large enterprise — in organisations where accountability for value was genuinely contested and the backlog was a political document as much as a product one. Every case in the classroom is drawn from that experience.
ZXM’s lead trainers — Matt and Mia — are the only two trainers in Australia to hold both Scrum.org PST and SAFe SPC6 credentials.
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 context. Highly effective for organisations developing internal product ownership capability. Typical delivery: 10 to 20 participants, in person at your location or virtual face-to-face.
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What participants say
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FAQS
Questions about this course
No. The course has no formal prerequisites. It is designed for new and existing Product Owners, product managers, and business analysts. Reading the Scrum Guide before attending is recommended.
Both are foundation Product Owner certifications from different bodies. PSPO I is from Scrum.org, requires 85% to pass, and does not expire. CSPO is from Scrum Alliance, awarded after attendance, and renews every two years. PSPO I is assessment-based — you have to demonstrate knowledge to earn it.
Yes. ZXM can provide a tax invoice addressed to your organisation. Many participants expense the PSPO I course as professional development. Contact us if you need a quote for approval.
Yes. PSPO I is globally recognised and held by practitioners in over 100 countries. It is the most widely respected Product Owner credential and is commonly listed in APS and corporate job advertisements.
You receive 2x free PSPO I assessment attempts. The passing score is 85%.
If you attempt the assessment within 14 days of class registration and don’t pass, Scrum.org will provide a second attempt as part of your participation in ZXM’s class.
Refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event. Transfers to another date are available at any time at no charge. Contact ZXM if your circumstances change.
No. PSPO I is a lifetime credential. There are no renewal fees, no continuing education requirements, and no expiry date.
Yes — and we adapt the course material for public sector context. The Product Owner accountability translates directly into APS roles: EL1/EL2 product leads, business owners, and digital delivery managers. ZXM has worked with Product Owners across the ATO, ABS, AUSTRAC, and other Commonwealth agencies.
When you register you will be sent pre-reading by email. We recommend reading the Scrum Guide before attending.
No. You can sit the exam at any time after the course, online, from home. Your assessment password does not expire.
