IBM
The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum
IBM

The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum

Skill-Up EdTech Team
Mark Bentcover

Instructors: Skill-Up EdTech Team

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • A valuable understanding of the Product Owner role, career path, salary outlook, and growth opportunities within the Agile environment

  • How to apply Agile principles to manage and prioritize the product backlog

  • How to communicate a product vision aligned with stakeholders' expectations

  • In-demand management skills for Scrum teams, stakeholders, and customers

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Taught in English
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December 2024

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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, you’ll learn the core responsibilities of Agile Product Owners. You’ll explore how they align business strategy with development, lead key agile meetings, and prioritize tasks for value delivery. Additionally, you’ll cover essential skills like Agile principles, project management, effective use of tools, and the interpersonal skills needed to collaborate with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

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5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

In this module, you will examine all aspects of the Product Owner role within the Agile framework. You will review the current expectations for the essential skills required and the roles that a Product Owner should perform to succeed in their career. You will also learn how to develop the skill set of a Product Owner. This module also helps you discover employment opportunities for a Product Owner, including the salary outlook through expert opinions. You will explore the career paths of a Product Owner.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments2 plugins

This module includes a final project for the participants to practice the role of Product Owner, where you will apply your end-to-end Product Owner capabilities on a real-life scenario. You will learn to define a product goal and then demonstrate how you would communicate with the various players in the Agile process, including other Scrum team roles, business stakeholders, and product users. Guided by experts, you will discover what it takes to work as a Product Owner through their experiences and tips. This module will help you assess your knowledge through the final quiz.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments1 plugin

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Skill-Up EdTech Team
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