Professional Scrum Product Owner™ Level I (PSPO™) Training

The PSPO I course thoroughly prepares you to take on top jobs in Scrum where you are required to maximize product value by making it cost and quality efficient. You will be equipped with all the tools and techniques to:

• Own the product vision
• Maximize your team’s ROI
• Improve business value and ROI
• Motivate and lead Agile teams and team members.
• Facilitate transparent, smooth communication channels between the stakeholders and the Scrum team.
• Carry out sprint meetings effectively. 
• Create practical efficiency-oriented plans and schedules and work better.
• Manage risks through predictive pre-planning.
• Ensure maximum high velocity within time and budget frames.
• Achieve a higher likelihood of project success

Our PSPO I training aims to equip you with all the skills to be an effective Scrum Master. You will develop practical skills (not limited) to:

• Be a great facilitator
• Apply Scrum Principles and Empiricism
• Effectively deploy the Scrum Framework
• Manage Product Backlogs
• Manage releases
• Product build-up
• Set strategic product goals
• Plan with Scrum
• Estimate and prioritize requirements
• Forecast with Scrum
• Manage product development involving multiple teams

The PSPO I certification helps you:

• Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality.
• Demonstrate your proficiency in Scrum
• Grow your career in Scrum with confidence 
• Get noticed at interviews or for promotions at your current job
• Command higher salaries than your non-certified peers
• Network with industry leaders and Agile professionals
• Begin your agile journey to Professional Scrum Product Owner II Certification (PSPO II)

Not necessarily. Each course has attendees from a variety of backgrounds, including from non-software fields. The instructor will cover product development of all sorts, so many examples are software related, but no software development experience is required.

The course is for anyone interested in learning a better and faster way to create awesome products, including: 

• Project Managers
• Developers
• Product Owners
• Managers-Software development
• Architects-Software development
• Product Managers
• Software developers
• Software testers
• Team leads/Team members interested in learning Scrum
• Leadership Team 

There are no prerequisites to take the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) training. However, basic knowledge of Scrum in a real-world context is helpful, though not mandatory. The one-day Agile and Scrum foundation training serves as a good primer. 

Once you have completed the PSPO I credential, you can further enhance your Scrum Master skills by pursuing the following credentials:

1. Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II)
2. Professional Scrum Master™ III (PSM™ III) 
3. Professional Agile Leadership™ (PAL I)
4. Professional Scrum with Kanban™ Level I (PSK™ I)

You can get 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs by participating in the PSPO I training program.

Our blog will help you learn more about how to earn a Scrum Education Unit® (SEU®) from Scrum Alliance®. Get all the information you need to take advantage of SEUs for your professional growth, namely:

• What are SEUs and why you need them
• How to earn SEUs
• What types of continuing education opportunities qualify for SEUs 
• How to calculate the value of an SEU® for Scrum Alliance certifications
• How to log SEUs for Scrum Alliance® certifications
• How recent SEUs need to be
• How to determine whether a previously accumulated SEU® can be used for Scrum Alliance® certifications
• List of SEU resources put together by Scrum Alliance 
• Where you can utilize SEUs you have accumulated

For further information about SEUs and PDUs, please reach us at support@knowledgehut.com.

The PSPO I certification is offered by the Scrum.org, a world-renowned body dedicated to helping professionals, leaders, and organizations embrace agile by understanding its principles, processes, and values.

Scrum.org requires you to clear the PSPO I assessment to get the PSPO I certification. While taking the PSPO I course is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. The objective of the course is far beyond just helping you clear the assessment. Our instructors impart learning from real-world experiences to help you excel in your role as a Product Owner.

• Step 1: Register for KnowledgeHut’s PSPO I course and attend the 2-day training.
• Step 2: You will receive the assessment key from Scrum.org by email soon after the course.
• Step 3: Take the PSPO Level I assessment. Score a minimum of 85% on the assessment during this one-hour open book assessment. 
• Step 4: Once you have successfully cleared the assessment, you can download the PSPO Level I certificate.

Scrum.org will send you the key post successful completion of the PSPO I course.

Yes, you will receive a course completion certificate on completing the course. 

You will have to attend two days or 16 hours of PSPO I training under a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) following which you will receive a key to the PSPO I Assessment. Once you pass the Assessment, you are declared PSPO I certified and can instantly download your certificate.

The PSPO I Assessment is an online assessment. The assessment covers topics from multiple Focus Areas as defined by the Professional Scrum Competencies.  The specific Focus Areas from which questions may be selected during the assessment are listed on the Suggested Reading page.  The assessment is exhaustive and rigorous.  Many questions ask you to think about or interpret the meaning from the Scrum Guide, apply content from the Product Owner Learning Path, and apply your own experience.  Find additional information to help you prepare for the PSPO Assessment and ways to learn about Scrum.

The format is:

• 80 multiple choice questions and True/False questions
• Duration: 1 hour
• Pass mark: 85%

PSPO I is an open-book exam and is easy to pass. Our intensive coaching and exam preparation activities are all geared towards helping you pass the exam at the first attempt.

After you complete your 2-day PSPO I course with KnowledgeHut, you will receive an email from Scrum.org with the exam link and key to attempt the exam. 

No, you will have a time limit of 60 minutes and will not be able to pause the test. If you accidentally close the window, then you’ll be able to reopen it immediately. In case your exam page freezes, you can refresh the web browser and you will be able to continue the exam from where you left it. Similarly, if your web browser has a problem, you can go to the start link available in your email and you should be taken back to the last question you were on.

If you lose the internet connection or lose access to the test for an extended time, then you may reach out to support@scrum.org to have a new test set up.

There is no re-evaluation for the PSPO I exam. However, if you fail you can re-attempt the exam at no cost within 14 days of receiving the key.

Yes. The Scrum.org allows you to retake the Professional Scrum Product Owner exam if you fail. Two attempts are permitted within 14 days after you receive your key, at no additional cost.

Yes. The Scrum.org allows you to retake the Professional Scrum Product Owner exam as many times as you’d like. However, there is a cost associated for each attempt beyond the first two attempts within 14 days.

You will get your results immediately after you attempt the exam. 

There are no limits to the number of times you can attempt the exam, as long as you pay for it. The Scrum.org allows you to take the PSPO I exam at no cost for the first 2 attempts within 14 days after you receive your key. Every attempt after that is charged.

The PSPO I workshop at KnowledgeHut is delivered through PRISM, our immersive learning experience platform, via live and interactive instructor-led training sessions.

Listen, learn, ask questions, and get all your doubts clarified from your instructor, who is an experienced practitioner.

The conventional in-person PSPO I training from Scrum.org was earlier delivered as a 16-hour, 2-day training course. The online PSPO I training being offered for a limited time is now 14 hours long. 

The online course is divided into several classes of shorter hours, unlike the in-person class that has 2 classes, each 7 to 8 hours long. The PST uses tools like a webcam for interacting with the participants and participants will also be able to virtually collaborate with one another. 

All of KnowledgeHut’s PSPO I certification training is delivered by Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs). The PSTs are:

• Professionals licensed by Scrum.org to teach the official Scrum.org curriculum
• Masters in Scrum who have immense experience in leading, applying, coaching, and teaching it
• Expert practitioners of Scrum across a wide range of industries

Our dedicated team of PSTs deliver high quality training at par with the standards of excellence set out by Scrum.org®. Every candidate receives the same standard of training and content, irrespective of the trainer and the location.

Our PSPO I course focuses on engaging interaction. Most class time is dedicated to fun exercises, lively discussions and team collaboration, all facilitated by an instructor who is a Professional Scrum Trainer and an experienced Scrum practitioner. The focus is on practical solutions to real-world, Product Owner challenges drawn from decades of experience as product managers, Agile coaches and Product Owners in Agile environments. 

Software Requirements

• Internet browser
• MS Word or Notepad

System Requirements

• Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity

Yes, your PSPO I course material will be provided in advance. You will receive an email with a link to set your password a few days in advance of the scheduled course. Once you log in to PRISM, you will have access to the study plan and all the course material.

The PSPO I course material comprises of the course schedule or study plan, workbooks and all relevant assignments, assessments, or case studies.

The PSPO I sessions would be auto recorded on PRISM, subject to permission by Scrum.org® and the PST. Based on the permissions, you would have lifetime access to the video recordings of the sessions as well.

No, you will not yet be able to join the training through phone or tab. Please be prepared to join the training on your laptop or desktop.

If you get disconnected during the training, you will have the option to re-join within about half an hour subject to accreditation body guidelines and the instructor’s preference.

Our workshops are currently held online and anyone with a stable internet from anywhere across the world can benefit from this to get PSPO I certified. You can check out the schedules here.

You will receive a registration link for the PSPO I workshop via PRISM, our learning experience platform, to your e-mail id. You can set your password, log in to PRISM and start your immersive learning journey.

If you miss a PSPO I, you may access recordings of the sessions from PRISM, provided Scrum.org and the PST have permitted recordings. At the beginning of every session, there will also be a 10-12-minute recapitulation of the previous class.

This is a live instructor-led training where you will be coached by Professional Scrum Trainers, authorized by Scrum.org.

We currently use the Zoom platform for video conferencing on PRISM and will soon be adding more integrations with Webex and Microsoft Teams. However, all the sessions and the recordings will be available right from within our learning platform, subject to permission from Scrum.org® and the PST. 

Yes, there will be other participants who will actively participate in the class remotely. They can attend online training from office, home, or any other suitable place.

In case of any queries, our support team is available to you 24/7 via the Help and Support section on PRISM. You can also reach out to your workshop manager on your workshop group messenger.

Should you have any more questions, please email us on support@knowledgehut.com and we will be happy to get back to you.

With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy, you are assured of the highest standards of quality. At KnowledgeHut, we strive to ensure that your learning experience with us is beyond reproach. However, if for any reason your expectations are not met, we will refund the course fee in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee policy.

The certification fee for the PSPO I exam is not charged separately. Once you enrol for the PSPO certification training with KnowledgeHut, the exam fee is included in the course fee.

Yes, the PSPO I exam fee is included in KnowledgeHut’s PSPO I certification course fee.

No, the PSPO I exam fee is not refundable. Please speak with your course coordinator for more information.

Yes, you may switch your start date with prior notice of at least 24 hrs and subject to availability in the desired batch.

Yes, scholarships are available for students and veterans with grants that can vary up to 50% of the course fees.  

To avail scholarships, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team shall send across the forms and instructions to you. Based upon the responses and answers that we receive, our panel of experts take a decision on the Grant. The entire process could take about 7 to 15 days.

Yes, group discounts are available and apply to groups as small as three (3) participants. The more participants that attend a training course, the greater the discount. By registering in groups, you can typically save up 20% to 30% on the course fee. For more details, please check out upcoming schedules.

Yes, instalment options are available for payment of course fees. To avail the instalment option, please get in touch with us at support@knowledgehut.com. The team will explain how the instalments work and provide timelines for your case. Typically, the number of instalments varies from 2 to 3, but the full amount must be paid before you complete the course.

The Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) credential offered by Scrum.org and validates the holder’s knowledge of Agile and Scrum values and the responsibilities associated with a Product Owner’s role. This credential is a must-have for those aspiring to maximise product value and cement their position as successful Product Owners in their organizations.

Both PSPO and CSPO are credentials associated with the product owner role in agile organisations. PSPO is a credential offered by Scrum.org while CSPO is offered by Scrum Alliance. The eligibility requirements, exam fees and after exam formalities such as renewal of credential, etc may be different for both, but in terms of recognition and value, both are equally good and help certificate holders start off and accelerate their careers as product owners.

PSM and PSPO are both offered by Scrum.org and are classified as being in the same difficulty level by Scrum.org. The suggested order for taking the product owner suite of certifications is PSM first, followed by PSPO. This is because, PSPO covers everything that comes under PSM and also incorporates a few additional concepts. So, if you are planning on going for both the PSM and the PSPO, then it is advisable to first gain PSM and then attempt PSPO.

The PSPO I certification helps you:

• Validate your commitment to continued excellence and quality. 
• Demonstrate your proficiency in Scrum 
• Grow your career in Scrum with confidence  
• Get noticed at interviews or for promotions at your current job 
• Command higher salaries than your non-certified peers 
• Network with industry leaders and Agile professionals 
• Begin your agile journey to Professional Scrum Product Owner II Certification (PSPO II) 

The PSPO I certification is offered by Scrum.org, a world-renowned body dedicated to helping professionals, leaders, and organizations embrace agile by understanding its principles, processes, and values.

The PSPO has a lifetime validity and does not require renewal.

No, the PSPO has a lifetime validity and does not require renewal.

The PSPO I exam costs $200 USD.

There is no renewal cost associated with PSPO certificate as it has a lifetime validity.

This course is for:

•  Project Managers  
•  Developers  
•  Product Owners  
•  Managers-Software development  
•  Architects-Software development  
•  Product Managers  
•  Software developers  
•  Software testers  
•  Team leads/Team members interested in learning Scrum  
•  Leadership Team 

PSPO I is an open-book exam and is easy to pass. Our intensive coaching and exam preparation activities are all geared towards helping you pass the exam at the first attempt.

Yes. The PSPO can only be taken online. After you complete your 2-day PSPO I course or purchase the assessment, you will receive an email from Scrum.org with the exam link and key to attempt the exam.

Scrum.org suggests the following ways to prepare for the exam:

• Study: Familiarise yourself with the Scrum Guide, Scrum glossary, and other resources that will help you master subject areas. Taking a course will help you do all this and help you gain hands on expertise on Scrum values and processes.
• Practice: Practice makes perfect and the more practice tests and assessments you attempt, the better you will get at understanding the exam and role of the Product Owner.

The pass percentage for the PSPO exam in 85%

• Step 1: Register for KnowledgeHut’s PSPO I course and attend the 2-day training. 
• Step 2: You will receive the assessment key from Scrum.org by email soon after the course. 
• Step 3: Take the PSPO Level I assessment. Score a minimum of 85% on the assessment during this one-hour open book assessment.   
• Step 4: Once you have successfully cleared the assessment, you can download the PSPO Level I certificate. 

When you pass the PSPO, your name will be added to the Scrum.org public list of certified professionals, and a certificate and badge will be added to your member profile. You can download your certificate from Scrum.org.

On completion of the course you will receive 16 PDUs. You can claim PDUs under PMI's ‘Education courses provided by other third-party providers’ category. You can claim your PDUs online at https://ccrs.pmi.org.

Product Owner roles are the most sought after in Agile industries. Product Owners are the all-important link between business and development and ensure project success and happy customers, which in turn enhances business value. The PSPO credential focuses on all aspects of a Product Owner’s job responsibilities and helps maximise product value. The PSPO has demand across industries including defence, banking, logistics, manufacturing and more. It is among the Top 5 Most Promising Jobs according to LinkedIn with a 22% salary growth rate. With a PSPO certification in your resume, your job prospects are guaranteed to look brilliant.

These include:

• SAP
• Paylocity
• American Express
• Dell
• Capital One and more

Source: Glassdoor 

Certified Scrum Product Owners earn an average of $134,366 annually.

• The average salary for a Scrum Product Owner is ₹12,00,000 in India. 
• The average salary for a Scrum Product Owner is $160,292 in the USA.