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Product ownership grounded in the original approach
The Registered Product Owner credential was developed by Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Scrum Inc., the organisation co-founded by the inventor of Scrum. The RPO formally recognises individuals who understand lean principles, Product Owner techniques, the patterns of high-performing teams, and how the Product Owner role scales within an organisation.
The course includes industry-specific case studies that highlight effective product ownership in different contexts, combined with highly interactive exercises to make learning stick. Attendees leave with a clear understanding of how to assess business value, build a ready Product Backlog, and consistently deliver the right product in the right order.
Delivered by Tim Robinson, an Agility and AI Professional and Registered Scrum Trainer, the course combines theory with practical application to help attendees understand how effective product ownership works in their own context.
What your people will learn
- How the Scrum Framework helps deliver products and services faster and with higher quality while cutting cost and improving employee satisfaction
- How to assess business value and prioritise features, projects, and portfolios
- How to consistently deliver a successful product to the marketplace
- How to create and maintain a compelling product vision
- How to build a ready Product Backlog and ensure delivery of the right product in the right order
- How to embrace the Product Owner role by being knowledgeable, available, decisive, and accountable
Why organisations choose RPO
The RPO credential offers an alternative pathway for Product Owners rooted in the original Scrum Inc. tradition. Organisations that value the Scrum@Scale approach, or that want to develop Product Owners who understand lean thinking and the patterns behind genuinely high-performing teams, often choose the RPO over other credentials.
It is also a strong choice for professionals who want a product ownership credential that is directly endorsed by the co-creator of Scrum and clearly differentiates them in the market.
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Scrum and the PO Role
- The Scrum Framework and the Product Owner role
- Delivering value faster with higher quality
- Lean and agile thinking
Business Value and Backlog
- Assessing and maximising business value
- Prioritising features, projects, and portfolios
- Building and maintaining a ready Product Backlog
Product Vision and Delivery
- Creating a compelling product vision
- Delivering the right product in the right order
- Continuous improvement and feedback loops
High-Performance Teams
- Patterns of high-performing Scrum teams
- The accountable and decisive Product Owner
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
Who this course is for
- Professionals in any industry wanting to become Product Owners
- Job seekers wishing to work for an agile organisation
- Professionals interested in being agile
- Traditional Project Managers looking to transform their careers
- Product Managers, PMPs, and PMI-ACP holders wishing to become Product Owners
- Team Leaders and business analysts moving into a product ownership role
- Managers and leaders wanting to understand what effective Scrum product ownership looks like
Certification and exam
Attendees who complete at least 14 hours of live instruction with a Registered Scrum Trainer and pass the RPO exam earn the Registered Product Owner credential from Scrum Inc.
- Registered Product Owner (RPO) credential from Scrum Inc.
- Online RPO exam required to earn the credential
- Eligibility to be featured in The International Registry of Agile Professionals
- Authorisation to use the RPO badge
What attendees get after the course
- Two days of instruction from a Registered Scrum Trainer
- Course materials and access to reference documentation
- Eligibility to sit the RPO exam and earn the Registered Product Owner credential
- Eligibility to be featured in The International Registry of Agile Professionals
- Authorisation to use the RPO badge on passing
Prerequisites
All are welcome to attend the course regardless of experience. However, the following are highly recommended: 12 months or more of experience in product ownership or product delivery, or 12 months or more of experience in business analysis or project management.
Delivery options
We offer this course as a private cohort for organisations, or as a public course where individuals can book a place alongside practitioners from other organisations. Both formats are available remotely or in person across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
Private delivery keeps the discussion grounded in your team's actual context. Public delivery is ideal where individuals want to train alongside peers from outside their organisation.
About Scrum Inc.
Scrum Inc. was co-founded by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, the co-creator of Scrum. The Registered Product Owner credential is grounded in the original Scrum Inc. approach to delivering twice the value at half the cost, with a particular focus on how Product Owners drive real business outcomes through the Scrum framework.
Lead trainer
Tim Robinson
Agility & AI Professional, Registered Scrum Trainer
Tim is an experienced Registered Scrum Trainer with a background in agile delivery and organisational transformation across a range of industries.