Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO®) Certification Training

The objective of this course is to deepen your expertise as a Product Owner and equip you to lead with strategy, empathy, and validated decision-making while maximizing value delivery.

Total Duration of the training: 16 Hours (2 Days – Live Online Instructor-Led Sessions)

Gain hands-on experience through interactive exercises and real-world simulations. Learn advanced techniques in stakeholder management, assumption validation, and backlog optimization that will elevate your leadership and business impact.

Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Product Ownership

• A-CSPO® program overview
• Role evolution: From Product Owner → Product Leader
• Strategic mindset vs tactical backlog work
• PO competencies: Discovery, Validation, Delivery, Value Maximization
• Product leadership self-assessment



Activity:

• Product Leadership Maturity Radar



Module 2: Deep Dive into Product Strategy

• Aligning Product Strategy with Organizational Goals
• Product strategy models (OKRs, North Star Metric, Kano)
• Outcome-driven product planning
• Competitive landscape analysis
• Market segmentation & value proposition refinement
• Setting measurable product goals



Activities:

• Build a North Star Metric for a sample product
• Competitor landscape mapping



Module 3: Advanced Product Discovery & Customer Research

• Dual-Track Agile: Discovery vs Delivery
• Customer research techniques:
• Interviews
• Observations
• Surveys
• Experiments
• Hypothesis building & validation loops
• Assumption mapping (Riskiest Assumption Test)
• Customer problem discovery & prioritization



Activities:

• Writing testable hypotheses
• Assumption mapping workshop



Module 4: Working with Stakeholders at a Strategic Level

• Stakeholder mapping & influence analysis
• Driving alignment across business units
• Collaborative decision-making
• Facilitating difficult conversations
• Handling conflicting priorities
• Communicating product vision with clarity



Activities:

• Stakeholder alignment simulation
• Influence mapping exercise



Module 5: Advanced User Story Mapping & Backlog Structuring

• Multi-level backlog architecture (vision → roadmap → features → stories)
• Advanced story mapping techniques
• Effective slicing strategies (vertical slicing, JTBD slicing, workflow slicing)
• Definition of Done vs Definition of Ready (advanced level)
• Complex backlog refinement with distributed teams



Activities:

• End-to-end story mapping on sample product
• Splitting complex epics exercise



Module 6: Advanced Prioritization & Decision-Making

• Prioritizing outcomes vs features
• Frameworks for complex prioritization:
• WSJF (Scaled Agile)
• RICE (Intercom)
• Opportunity Scoring
• Cost of Delay
• Making trade-offs under uncertainty
• Managing risk, technical debt, and dependencies



Activities:

• Prioritization lab: Applying 3 frameworks to the same backlog
• Cost of Delay simulation



Module 7: Product Economics, Forecasting & Release Strategy

• Understanding product economics:
• Marginal value
• ROI
• NPV
• Build cost vs value delivered
• Forecasting using Monte Carlo, velocity ranges, & probabilistic methods
• Release planning based on value, not dates
• MVP, MMP, MLP, and release slicing
• Validated learning loops



Activities:

• Build a simple release forecast
• Economic prioritization exercise



Module 8: Measuring Value & Optimizing Outcomes

• Defining outcome-based metrics (vs output metrics)
• Measuring product success with KPIs
• Leading indicators vs lagging indicators
• Using data to improve backlog decisions
• Evidence-Based Management (EBM) metrics
• Designing product dashboards



Activities:

• Build a product outcome & metric tree
• KPI design workshop



Module 9: Certification Completion & Professional Growth

• Scrum Alliance requirements for A-CSPO® completion
• Path to CSP-PO® certification
• Developing your personal Product Leadership Growth Plan
• Open Q&A and course closure

• You must hold an active CSPO® (Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification.
• You must have at least 12 months of work experience in a Product Owner role within the last 5 years.
• You must complete an approved A-CSPO® training course taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®) or Certified Agile Coach (CAC) - Our training will help you with this.
• You must have a Scrum Alliance account to upload your work experience and activate the certification.
• A solid understanding of Scrum principles, product backlog management, and Agile product delivery is required.
• Experience working directly with stakeholders, development teams, and product visioning is recommended.
• Active participation in all course activities and exercises is required for certification eligibility.

• Certified Scrum Product Owners seeking to deepen their product ownership skills.
• Product Owners with at least 1 year of real-world experience.
• Product Managers and Product Directors working in Agile or Scrum environments.
• Business Analysts involved in complex product planning and stakeholder collaboration.
• Scrum Masters who want to enhance their understanding of advanced product ownership practices.
• Agile Coaches supporting Product Owners or product teams.
• UX/UI professionals involved in product discovery and customer experience development.
• Entrepreneurs and startup founders managing product strategy and delivery.
• Professionals responsible for maximizing product value and strategic outcomes.

• The A-CSPO® certification does not require an exam; certification is granted upon successful completion of an approved A-CSPO® course.
• Course must be taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®) or Certified Agile Coach (CAC) - Our course helps you with this.
• The course focuses on advanced product ownership skills, including stakeholder management, business strategy alignment, and delivering business value.
• Participants engage in interactive exercises, group discussions, and practical case studies during the training.
• After completing the course, certification must be activated through your Scrum Alliance account.
• Certification is valid for two years and requires renewal through Scrum Alliance.
• Renewal includes paying a fee (typically USD 100) and earning Scrum Education Units (SEUs).
• The A-CSPO® designation demonstrates advanced expertise in Scrum product ownership beyond the foundational CSPO® level.
• The course helps participants tackle complex product challenges and improve collaboration with Scrum teams.

The Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A‑CSPO) certification, offered by Scrum Alliance, is a globally recognised credential that builds on the foundational CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) certification. A‑CSPO equips you with advanced skills in product ownership, stakeholder collaboration, strategic backlog management, and value delivery — preparing you to lead product outcomes in Agile and scaled Agile organisations.

This certification is ideal for Product Owners, Agile Product Managers, Business Analysts, and professionals seeking to advance into more strategic product roles or progress toward the Certified Scrum Professional‑Product Owner (CSP‑PO) designation.

A‑CSPO certification offers strong career and salary benefits in the United States and globally. Earning this advanced credential signals your ability to handle higher‑impact product responsibilities and positions you for competitive roles across industries:

• 1. A‑CSPO certified professionals in the U.S. often earn between $120,000 and $150,000 per year, depending on experience, industry, and location.
• 2. Common product leadership roles — such as Senior Product Owner, Agile Product Manager, or Product Lead — frequently command salaries in the $125,000 to $140,000+ range, with higher pay for senior or specialised positions.
• 3. With additional experience and strategic responsibility, roles such as Agile Product Leader, Product Director, or Chief Product Officer may exceed $150,000 per year in many markets.

Beyond compensation, A‑CSPO certification enhances your professional credibility, highlights your leadership in product development, and demonstrates your ability to maximise product value in Agile environments. Certified professionals are highly sought after in tech, finance, healthcare, e‑commerce, and other Agile‑driven sectors.

By earning your Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner certification, you position yourself as a strategic product professional capable of influencing product outcomes, aligning stakeholder expectations, and driving organisational success — accelerating your career in today’s competitive Agile job market.

Certified Scrum Trainer (CST®) with over 20 years of experience in Agile coaching and product ownership, specializing in enterprise transformation and advanced Scrum leadership programs.

By the end of this 16-hour program, learners will be able to: