Delivering Value with Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA) from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to apply business analysis skills to product ownership, helping you to deliver more value to the customers. This course helps prepare you for the IIBA-CPOA certification.

Maximizing value delivered to customers has become imperative in today's businesses. In this course, Delivering Value with Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA), you'll learn how a customer-centric, agile mindset combined with a set of practices and techniques enables effective delivery and value maximization. First, you'll explore how to develop a plan for value delivery and how value delivery plans may be put into action and continuously improved by using product ownership analysis techniques. Next, you'll discover how product ownership analysis techniques help product owners make valuable performance measurements and assess delivered work. Finally, you'll learn how to plan and enhance value delivery through assessment, optimization, and adoption of technological improvements. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to improve on the value that your product team can offer to customers.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Developing Plan for Value Delivery

Putting Delivery Plans into Action

Making Valuable Measurements of Performance

Assessing Delivered Work

Develop Plan for Product Evolution

Enhancing Value Delivery

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Taught by Milena Pajic, who are recognized for their work with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) and related topics

Provides a foundation for the IIBA-CPOA certification

Examines product ownership analysis techniques, which are in-demand in many industries

Develops valuable skills in delivering maximum value to customers

This course assumes knowledge of agile and product management

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 Delivering Value with Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA) with these activities:

Connect with Experienced Product Owners

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Connecting with experienced product owners will provide access to valuable guidance, support, and industry insights.

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Attend industry events and conferences.
Reach out to product owners in your network.
Ask for introductions to potential mentors.

Review Agile Principles and Practices

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Reviewing Agile principles and practices will provide a foundation for understanding the methodologies used in product ownership.

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Review the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
Learn about different Agile frameworks, such as Scrum and Kanban.
Understand the roles and responsibilities in Agile teams.

Review Principles of Product Development Flow

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Reviewing this foundational book on product development will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and tools used to deliver high-quality software products continuously.

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Read through the book's chapters on product development flow and value delivery.
Take notes on key concepts, tools, and practices discussed in the book.
Identify areas where your current product development practices can be improved.

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Explore Product Ownership Tools and Resources

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Familiarizing yourself with industry-standard product ownership tools will enhance your productivity and collaboration as a product owner.

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Research different product ownership tools available.
Explore the features and benefits of each tool.
Choose a tool that aligns with your team's needs and preferences.

Participate in Product Ownership Discussion Forums

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Engaging in discussions with other product owners will provide valuable insights, perspectives, and networking opportunities.

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Join online product ownership forums or communities.
Participate in discussions by asking questions, sharing experiences, and providing feedback.
Connect with other product owners and learn from their expertise.

Practice Value Estimation Techniques

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Practicing value estimation techniques will enhance your ability to accurately estimate the value of product features, prioritize them, and make informed decisions.

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Learn different value estimation techniques, such as story point estimation and Kano analysis.
Practice estimating the value of user stories or product features using these techniques.
Compare your estimates with those of other team members to improve accuracy.

Develop a Value Delivery Plan

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Creating a value delivery plan will help you define the specific actions and milestones necessary to deliver value to your customers effectively.

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Identify the key value drivers and stakeholders for your product.
Define the goals and objectives of your value delivery plan.
Outline the key activities, timelines, and resources required to achieve your goals.
Review your plan with stakeholders to get feedback and buy-in.

Career center

Learners who complete Delivering Value with Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Product Owner

Product Owners are responsible for managing the backlog of a product and working with the development team to ensure that the product is built according to the customer's needs. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively prioritize features, manage the product backlog, and work with the development team to deliver a successful product. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 100.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for understanding the needs of a business and translating those needs into technical requirements. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively gather and analyze business requirements, develop solution proposals, and manage the implementation of new systems. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 85 or higher.

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Agile Coach

Agile Coaches help organizations to adopt and implement agile methodologies. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively coach agile teams, assess the organization's agility, and develop and implement an agile transformation plan. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 80 or higher.

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Scrum Master

Scrum Masters are responsible for facilitating the Scrum process and ensuring that the team is following the Scrum framework. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively facilitate Scrum meetings, track the team's progress, and remove any obstacles that may prevent the team from delivering a successful product. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 80 or higher.

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Product Manager

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining the vision and roadmap for a product, as well as working with engineers and designers to bring that vision to life. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively gather and analyze customer feedback, prioritize features, and manage the product development process. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 75 or higher.

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Program Manager

Program Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing programs. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively define program scope, develop program plans, and manage program resources. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 75 or higher.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively define project scope, develop project plans, and manage project resources. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 75 or higher.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to help organizations make better decisions. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively gather and analyze data, develop data visualizations, and communicate your findings to stakeholders. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 75 or higher.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants help organizations to improve their IT systems and processes. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively assess an organization's IT needs, develop IT solutions, and implement and manage IT projects. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively develop and execute marketing strategies, manage marketing budgets, and track marketing performance. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers are responsible for leading and managing sales teams. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively develop and execute sales strategies, manage sales teams, and track sales performance. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively gather and analyze requirements, develop software designs, and implement and test software applications. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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Management Consultant

Management Consultants help organizations to improve their performance. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively assess an organization's needs, develop management solutions, and implement and manage change initiatives. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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Business Development Manager

Business Development Managers are responsible for developing and executing business development strategies. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively identify and qualify sales leads, develop business proposals, and negotiate contracts. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing software applications to ensure that they meet the customer's requirements. This course will teach you the skills you need to effectively develop and execute test plans, analyze test results, and report defects to the development team. Graduates of this course can expect a fit score of 70 or higher.

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