Product Owner Fundamentals - Foundations of Product Ownership from Pluralsight

Did you know that one of the most common reasons Scrum Teams fail is the lack of a skilled Product Owner? If you've suddenly found yourself in this role, this course will teach you how you can use the role to help your team deliver a great product.

Are you a Product Manager who has suddenly found themselves in the Product Owner role but you aren't sure where to start? If so, Product Owner Fundamentals - Foundations of Product Ownership, is the perfect course for you because you will learn why the Product Owner role is so critical to a Scrum Team's success and why most teams will fail without a skilled Product Owner. First, you will learn the theories and values underlying the Scrum Framework and how you can use these theories to create competitive products for your market. Next, you will learn how the Product Owner can work more effectively with the other roles of the Scrum Team so that the entire team is collaborating to produce great work. Finally, you'll learn how to create a compelling vision for your product that can be communicated to your team in a clear and concise way and that will motivate them to put forth their best efforts to deliver a great product. When you're finished with this course, you'll not only understand why the Product Owner role is so critical to the success of a team using the Scrum Framework, but you'll also have learned specific strategies that you can use in the role to help your team deliver great software.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Shifting to a Scrum Mindset

Understanding the Role of the Product Owner

Creating a Compelling Product Vision

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Delves into the core principles and practices of the Scrum Framework

Emphasizes the critical role of the Product Owner in Scrum Team success

Provides practical strategies for effective collaboration between Product Owners and other Scrum Team roles

Guides learners through the process of creating a compelling product vision that motivates the team

Taught by industry expert Jeremy Jarrell with extensive experience in Scrum and Product Ownership

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Product Owner Fundamentals - Foundations of Product Ownership with these activities:

Review Scrum Framework Concepts

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Review the core principles and concepts of the Scrum Framework to ensure a strong understanding for this course.

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Read Scrum Guide (https://scrumguides.org/)

Product Owner Responsibilities Quiz

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Practice recognizing and understanding the responsibilities of a Product Owner in a Scrum Team.

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Take the Product Owner Responsibilities Quiz (https://www.scrum.org/resources/product-owner-responsibilities-quiz)

Scrum Resource Library

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Gather and organize valuable Scrum resources, tools, and templates to support your learning and development.

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Search for Scrum resources online
Bookmark or save relevant articles, videos, and websites
Create a spreadsheet or document to organize your resources

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Product Vision Creation Guide

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Follow a structured guide to create a compelling and effective product vision for your team.

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Review the Product Vision Framework (https://www.productplan.com/product-vision/)
Craft a sample product vision statement

Scrum Software Exploration

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Experience Scrum principles in action by exploring and experimenting with open-source Scrum software tools.

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Research open-source Scrum software tools
Select a tool and create a test project
Configure and customize the tool for your team

Project: Agile Case Study

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Develop an in-depth understanding of Agile methodologies by analyzing and presenting a real-world Scrum case study.

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Select a Scrum case study
Analyze the case study
Present the case study to the class

Agile Hackathon

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Put your knowledge to the test by participating in a hackathon that challenges you to implement Scrum principles and deliver a working product.

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Form a team
Identify a problem
Design and develop a Scrum-based solution
Present your solution

Career center

Learners who complete Product Owner Fundamentals - Foundations of Product Ownership will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Product Owner

A Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of a product by working with the development team to create and refine the product backlog. They are the voice of the customer and are responsible for ensuring that the product meets the needs of the users. This course provides a solid foundation for those who want to become a successful Product Owner. It covers the basics of Scrum, the role of the Product Owner, and how to create a compelling product vision.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the overall success of a product, from its inception to its launch and beyond. They work with stakeholders to define the product vision, roadmap, and marketing strategy. This course provides a foundation for those who want to become a Product Manager by teaching them the basics of Scrum and the role of the Product Owner.

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Scrum Master

Scrum Masters are responsible for facilitating Scrum teams and helping them to work more effectively. They work with the Product Owner and development team to ensure that the team is following the Scrum process and that the product is being delivered on time and within budget. This course provides a foundation for those who want to become a Scrum Master by teaching them the basics of Scrum and the role of the Product Owner.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements. They work with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements that can be used by the development team. This course can help Business Analysts build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to work more effectively with Product Owners.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They work with stakeholders to define the project scope, timeline, and budget. This course may help Project Managers who are working on software development projects to learn about Scrum and the role of the Product Owner.

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Software Developer

Software Developers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to understand the requirements of the software and to deliver a high-quality product. This course may help Software Developers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing software applications to ensure that they meet the requirements of the stakeholders. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to identify and fix defects in the software. This course may help Quality Assurance Analysts who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers are responsible for designing the user interface and user experience of software applications. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to understand the needs of the users and to create a user-friendly and intuitive interface. This course may help User Experience Designers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for writing documentation for software applications. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to understand the requirements of the documentation and to create clear and concise documentation that can be used by users. This course may help Technical Writers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help businesses make better decisions. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to understand the business needs and to provide insights that can help the business to achieve its goals. This course may help Data Analysts who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers are responsible for generating new business opportunities for a company. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to identify potential customers and to develop marketing strategies to reach them. This course may help Business Development Managers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers are responsible for leading and managing a sales team. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to develop sales strategies and to achieve sales goals. This course may help Sales Managers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers are responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to develop marketing strategies and to achieve marketing goals. This course may help Marketing Managers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Customer Success Manager

Customer Success Managers are responsible for ensuring that customers are satisfied with their products or services. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to identify customer needs and to develop strategies to meet those needs. This course may help Customer Success Managers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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Account Manager

Account Managers are responsible for managing relationships with key customers. They work with Product Owners and other stakeholders to identify customer needs and to develop strategies to meet those needs. This course may help Account Managers who are working on Scrum teams to learn about the role of the Product Owner and how to work more effectively with them.

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