Certification preparation
Professional Scrum Product Owner Advanced Preparation
This 4-day course builds advanced product ownership skills through practical analysis, stakeholder techniques, metrics, and exam practice.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
The Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) certification validates advanced product ownership capability within Scrum and is awarded by Scrum.org. Across four days (09:00–17:30), the course explores vision and value, stakeholder collaboration, discovery and validation, backlog and forecasting, and evidence-based measurement. You will analyse realistic cases, design experiments, connect portfolio decisions to outcomes, and practise advanced product decisions with peer review and structured feedback. The PSPO II assessment is a 60-minute online assessment with 40 questions and a passing score of 85%, taken directly on Scrum.org and not proctored. Certificates from Scrum.org do not expire. Guidance is provided on obtaining an assessment password and booking. Scrum.org owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain advanced Product Owner accountabilities and how empiricism drives product decisions
- Formulate a compelling product vision and Product Goal linked to measurable value
- Engage stakeholders effectively and validate assumptions through discovery and experiments
- Prioritise the Product Backlog using product economics, risk, and outcome hypotheses
- Forecast releases with empirical data and communicate options and trade‑offs
- Design and interpret Evidence‑Based Management measures to guide outcomes
- Coordinate product ownership in multi‑team contexts while keeping a single product focus
- Prepare confidently for the PSPO II assessment with targeted practice and a study plan
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
4-day course agenda
4 instructor-led days (32 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 4 recommended days
- Practical work
- 4 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Vision, value, and empiricismScrum framework; Product vision & Product Goal; Value & EBM
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–10:30 · Course orientation and advanced Product Owner accountabilities
- 10:45–12:15 · Empiricism in product decisions; defining Product Goals
- 13:15–14:45 · Value vs outputs; framing outcome hypotheses
- 15:00–16:00 · Evidence‑Based Management: goals, signals, and measures
- 16:00–16:30 · Exam‑style practice questions (value and EBM)
- 16:30–17:30 · Debrief and personal learning objectives
Put it into practice
Analyse a product case to draft a Product Vision and Product Goal, then map outcomes and signals using EBM. Pairs present decisions and receive structured peer feedback.
You’ll take away
Draft product vision, Product Goal, and outcome map
Day 2Stakeholders, discovery, and validationStakeholders & customers; Discovery & validation; Backlog options
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 1 and Q&A
- 09:30–10:30 · Stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies
- 10:45–12:15 · Customer discovery techniques and interview practice
- 13:15–14:45 · Hypothesis‑driven experiments and validation patterns
- 15:00–16:00 · Prioritisation with product economics and risk
- 16:00–16:30 · Exam‑style practice questions (stakeholders and validation)
- 16:30–17:30 · Debrief and backlog of experiments
Put it into practice
Create a stakeholder map and discovery plan for a selected product scenario. Design one experiment with success and safety criteria.
You’ll take away
Stakeholder map and experiment design canvas
Day 3Forecasting, release planning, and backlog managementForecasting & release planning; Backlog management; Product economics
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 2 and Q&A
- 09:30–10:30 · Product economics: options, ROI, and cost of delay
- 10:45–12:15 · Empirical forecasting and release goal setting
- 13:15–14:45 · Backlog refinement at scale and slicing by value
- 15:00–16:00 · Metrics dashboards for outcomes and learning
- 16:00–16:30 · Exam‑style practice questions (forecasting and backlog)
- 16:30–17:30 · Debrief and stakeholder communication plan
Put it into practice
Using historical data from a case, build a simple release forecast and translate it into outcome‑oriented backlog items. Review risks and trade‑offs with peers.
You’ll take away
Release forecast and outcome‑oriented backlog slice
Day 4Strategy, measurement, and exam preparationBusiness strategy; EBM metrics; Scrum review; Exam readiness
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 3 and study checkpoints
- 09:30–10:30 · Strategy alignment and portfolio considerations
- 10:45–12:15 · Product ownership with multiple teams and complex contexts
- 13:15–14:00 · Tough scenarios clinic: trade‑offs and stakeholder challenges
- 14:00–15:00 · High‑value syllabus review and assessment tips
- 15:00–16:00 · Mock exam (timed, 40 questions)
- 16:00–16:30 · Mock exam review and targeted refresh
- 16:30–17:30 · Exam booking guidance and personal study plan
Put it into practice
Complete a timed mock assessment and reflect on results to identify gaps. Finalise a personalised study and booking plan with peer review.
You’ll take away
Personal exam readiness report and booking checklist
Bring it all together
Certification exam: Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II), awarded by Scrum.org. 40 questions, 60 minutes, online, unproctored. Pass mark: 85%. Validity: does not expire. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 32 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 4 days, 32 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II): issued by Scrum.org when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
Scrum.org owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Scrum.org.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- Scrum.org sets no formal prerequisite for PSPO II. Recommended: solid knowledge of the Scrum Guide and at least one year in a Product Owner or product role. Please bring a laptop for exercises, online practice, and note‑taking.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Local timezone
- Asia/Dubai
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Vienna, Austria
- Local timezone
- Europe/Vienna
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- Sydney, Australia
- Local timezone
- Australia/Sydney
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- Brussels, Belgium
- Local timezone
- Europe/Brussels
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- Training location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Local timezone
- Asia/Bahrain
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- Training location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Local timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
4 days, 32 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II): 40 questions, 60 minutes, online, unproctored. Pass mark: 85%. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
Scrum.org sets no formal prerequisite for PSPO II. Recommended: solid knowledge of the Scrum Guide and at least one year in a Product Owner or product role. Please bring a laptop for exercises, online practice, and note‑taking.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 32 contact hours to every attendee. Scrum.org issues the Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements. does not expire.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of Scrum.org. The PSPO II assessment is administered by Scrum.org on its website.
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