Welcome to our Product Owner FAQs library, check out our frequently asked questions on Product Ownership to support you with your journey.
The Definitive Guide to Scrum Training
Why take Scrum training? Scrum may appear simple at first, but it is deceptively difficult to do wel…
Would you recommend the CSPO course for entrepreneurs?
Yes. If you are interested in building a new product or service, Scrum and the product owner courses…
How do I progress as a Product Owner?
The product owner role is a dynamic and collaborative role within a scrum environment. You will find…
Do companies invest in CSPO courses?
Very much so. We find a blend of private in-house training as well as individuals attending our publ…
Is the CSPO course theoretical or practical?
It’s a blend of both. We need to introduce aspiring product owners to Scrum theory and the scrum fra…
How long is the CSPO course and how is it configured?
The Scrum Alliance require a minimum of 16 hours of training to award the Certified Scrum Product Ow…
Are there different CSPO certifications and how do they differ?
There are multiple product owner courses you can attend but only one CSPO (Certified Scrum Product O…
What would be a good certification path for a product owner?
The Certified Scrum Product Owner course is a great place to start. It is the entry-level course tha…
Do I get textbooks and course materials as part of my CSPO course?
Yes, you do. On the in-person courses, you will receive an Agile Centre workbook that contains all t…
How well does the CSPO course prepare you to be a product owner?
It prepares you very well. It is a 2-day course so you won’t be in the sphere of mastery, but you wi…
What do you need to know before signing up for the CSPO course?
The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) course is an entry-level scrum course that doesn’t require …
How well recognised and respected is the CSPO course?
The Scrum Alliance CSPO course is one of the oldest and most widely recognised product owner courses…
What will you learn on a CSPO course?
You’ll learn about the fundamentals of Scrum. The roles. The events. The artefacts. You’ll learn how…
Will I be able to lead product development after a CSPO course?
It depends on what you mean by lead. You won’t be able to tell people how to do their jobs and you w…
What is a Certified Scrum Product Owner?
A Certified Scrum Product Owner is someone who has attended the Scrum Alliance CSPO course and achie…
Do entrepreneurs make great product owners?
It depends. A successful entrepreneur is an individual who has an idea for a product or service that…
How does a product owner integrate into a marketing team?
A product owner is the CEO of the product. They know the vision, mission and purpose of the product …
Do product owners interact and engage with project stakeholders?
Scrum speaks to product rather than project, but yes, a product owner would engage and interact with…
Do product owners attend daily scrums?
It isn’t a requirement as defined by the scrum guide but it is an awesome opportunity for product ow…
How will I know if the product owner role is a great fit for me?
The best way to find out is to immerse yourself in the role and give it a go. It is a unique role wi…
What are great traits of a product owner?
4 traits stand out for me as being super valuable for an effective product owner. Available This mig…
Can you create a product owner role in a company that doesn’t use Scrum?
Yes, you can. Agile purists will spend hours debating whether it is genuinely a product owner role o…
Do you need to be a developer to be a product owner for a software company?
No, you don’t. The Good It can be super helpful if you are a developer transitioning into a product …
What do product owners do?
A great product owner acts as the CEO of a product. They are also the glue that binds the scrum team…
What are career opportunities for product owners?
A product owner could be the glue that binds a small product development team together or they could…
Are there different levels of seniority for product owners?
The Scrum Guide makes provision for the role of a product owner. It doesn’t specify seniority, nor d…
Do project managers traditionally make great Product Owners?
Yes, they do. Although it can require a shift in perception and focus. The Pros Project Managers hav…
Is the product owner role a great fit for people in creative industries?
Yes, it is. The creative industries, from software development through to design and engineering, of…
How does a product owner integrate into a Scrum Team?
A scrum team consists of a Scrum Master, a Product Owner, and a team of developers. Outside of softw…
Do you need project management experience to be a product owner?
No, you do not need project management experience to become a product owner. A product owner is like…
Is a product owner a member of the development team?
They can be. In start-up environments, they often are. The CEO or founder has an idea and then sets …
How is a product owner different from a project manager?
They are vastly different roles. A project manager is primarily concerned with the delivery of produ…
How is a product owner different to a product manager?
Often, a product owner is a product manager. It is the role that differs rather than the title. A co…
Should I do the CSM or the CSPO course?
Ideally, you would do both. To summarise, if you have anything to do with product development or pro…
What is a Scrum Team?
A Scrum Team is a complex problem-solving unit comprised of three roles. Scrum Master Product Owner …
What is the Agile Manifesto?
In February 2001, seventeen (17) individuals – considered to be some of the brightest minds in…
What is the difference between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner?
The difference between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner really boils down to their focus. A produc…
Do Senior Users Make Good Product Owners?
Few people would disagree that the Product Owner is a critical role in agile teams. That means that …