Product Owner Fundamentals - Product Ownership from the Trenches from Pluralsight

Did you know that your full engagement as a Product Owner in each piece of the Scrum Framework is one of the biggest predictors of success for your team? This course will teach you how to be effective in your role so you can help your team succeed.

Are you a Product Owner whose team has adopted the Scrum Framework but you’re struggling to understand where you fit in? In this course, Product Owner Fundamentals - Product Ownership from the Trenches, you’ll learn the Product Owner’s role throughout the Scrum Framework as well as tips for how you can participate in each piece of the Scrum Framework as effectively as possible. First, you’ll discover how to identify and define the individual pieces of work that will be necessary to realize your product vision so your team can understand what will be necessary to bring your product to market. Next, you’ll explore the Product Owner functions in each piece of the Scrum Framework and how you can use this role to help your team be as productive, as possible. Finally, you’ll learn how to define a strategy for releasing your product to market that ensures that each release makes the right impact. When you’re finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective in the Product Owner role so you can help your team deliver your product to market successfully.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Building the Product Backlog

Kicking Off the Sprint

Keeping the Sprint on Track

Looking Ahead to the Next Sprint

Validating You're on the Right Track

Investing in Your Team

Planning for the Long Term

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches learners how to successfully integrate into the Scrum Framework as a Product Owner

Can help bridge the gap between understanding Scrum and doing Scrum effectively

Has Jeremy Jarrell as an instructor, who is known for expertise in Scrum and Agile

Suitable for Product Owners who are new to Scrum or who want to enhance their skills

Can help Product Owners deliver products to market successfully

Provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the Product Owner's role in Scrum

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 - Product Ownership from the Trenches with these activities:

Review Sprint Planning

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Prepare for the course by reviewing the concept of Sprint Planning.

Browse courses on Sprint Planning

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Review the Scrum Guide's section on Sprint Planning.
Watch a video on Sprint Planning.

Read Agile Estimating and Planning

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Build a stronger foundation of Scrum principles by reading a book before the course begins.

View A Leader's Guide to Agile on Amazon

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Purchase the book.
Read the book.
Take notes.

Simulate Sprint Planning Meetings

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Improve your understanding of Sprint Planning by simulating meetings.

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Gather a group of colleagues or friends.
Assign roles to each participant.
Run a simulated Sprint Planning meeting.

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Watch a Tutorial on Product Backlog Refinement

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Expand your knowledge of Product Backlog Refinement by watching a tutorial.

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Search for a tutorial on Product Backlog Refinement.
Watch the tutorial.

Create a Sprint Plan

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Solidify your knowledge of Sprint Planning by creating a plan of your own.

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Gather requirements from your team.
Identify the tasks that need to be completed.
Create a timeline for the sprint.

Join a Scrum Study Group

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Enhance your learning by joining a study group.

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Find a local Scrum study group.
Attend the study group meetings.
Engage with the other members.

Volunteer as a Scrum Master

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Gain hands-on experience by volunteering as a Scrum Master.

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Find a local organization that uses Scrum.
Contact the organization and offer your services.
Attend Scrum meetings.

Career center

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

Product Owner

If you are looking to become a Product Owner or are already one and want to advance your career, this course is an excellent foundation. Product Owners are responsible for working with the development team to define and prioritize the product backlog. Also, you are responsible for keeping the sprint on track and ensuring that the team has everything they need to be successful. This course will teach you how to use Scrum effectively in your role as a Product Owner so that you can help your team deliver successful products.

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Scrum Master

This course can be helpful for Scrum Masters who want to learn more about the Product Owner role and how to support Product Owners effectively. As a Scrum Master, you are responsible for facilitating the Scrum process and removing any impediments that the team may face. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better support them and the team as a whole.

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Product Manager

This course may be useful for Product Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to develop products. Product Managers are responsible for defining the product vision and roadmap and working with the team to ensure that the product meets the needs of the market. This course will teach you how to use Scrum effectively in your role as a Product Manager so that you can help your team deliver successful products.

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Agile Coach

This course may be useful for Agile Coaches who want to learn more about the Product Owner role and how to support Product Owners effectively. As an Agile Coach, you are responsible for helping teams to adopt and use Agile practices. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better support them and the team as a whole.

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Business Analyst

This course may be useful for Business Analysts who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to gather and analyze requirements. Business Analysts are responsible for working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translating those needs into requirements that the team can use to develop the product. This course will teach you how to use Scrum effectively in your role as a Business Analyst so that you can help your team deliver successful products.

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Software Developer

This course may be useful for Software Developers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to work with Product Owners effectively. Software Developers are responsible for developing the product. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

This course may be useful for Quality Assurance Analysts who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to test and validate products. Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for ensuring that the product meets the requirements and is of high quality. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Project Manager

This course may be useful for Project Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to manage projects. Project Managers are responsible for planning and executing projects. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the project requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Business Development Manager

This course may be useful for Business Development Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to develop and manage products. Business Development Managers are responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Sales Manager

This course may be useful for Sales Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to sell products. Sales Managers are responsible for selling products to customers. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Marketing Manager

This course may be useful for Marketing Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to market products. Marketing Managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Account Manager

This course may be useful for Account Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to manage customer relationships. Account Managers are responsible for managing relationships with customers and ensuring that they are satisfied with the product. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Customer Success Manager

This course may be useful for Customer Success Managers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to ensure customer satisfaction. Customer Success Managers are responsible for ensuring that customers are successful with the product. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Technical Writer

This course may be useful for Technical Writers who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to document products. Technical Writers are responsible for writing documentation for products. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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Data Analyst

This course may be useful for Data Analysts who want to learn more about Scrum and how to use it to analyze data. Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Understanding the Product Owner's role will help you to better understand the product requirements and to work with the Product Owner to deliver successful products.

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