{"id":8874,"date":"2018-03-14T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.watermarklearning.com\/blog\/?p=8874"},"modified":"2021-10-21T11:53:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T16:53:34","slug":"become-certified-scrum-product-owner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watermarklearning.com\/blog\/become-certified-scrum-product-owner\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Certified Scrum Product Owner"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>From a business standpoint, one of the most vital roles on any Scrum team is the Product Owner (PO). It is a challenging role, one that requires the PO to take accountability for making business decisions about the product–decisions such as which features to include and the priority of those features. However, these decisions cannot be made in a vacuum. Because the PO must get input from other business stakeholders, they need skills such as facilitation, conflict management, creative thinking, and the ability to influence the team and other stakeholders. If such a role appeals to you, then you are ready to become a Certified Scrum Product Owner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although Product Owner is often considered the most difficult role in Scrum, becoming a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) is relatively easy. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

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What is a Certified Scrum Product Owner?<\/h2>\n

As a CSPO, you will be prepared to take on the role of Product Owner on a Scrum team. The Product Owner is a key stakeholder who is responsible for ensuring that each product feature provides maximum value in a timely manner. How the Product Owner accomplishes this can vary widely depending on many factors, including the team, the business stakeholders, and the development processes of the organization. A Product Owner\u2019s typical responsibilities include:<\/p>\n