The Product Backlog is the Product Owner's most important tool for maximizing value. In this class, we will practice creating personas to understand the customer and from there, creating a Product Backlog and using techniques like user stories, GHERKIN and more to craft your Product Backlog. We will look at a few methods for getting feedback from your stakeholders on the order of the Product Backlog and talk about ways to make better use of your stakeholder engagement strategy.
Sign Up for an Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills class (PSPBM) Course
No prior Scrum knowledge is required. This course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, offering valuable insights for everyone.
Yes! After completing the course, you'll receive a free attempt at the Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills Certification, backed by Scrum.org.
The exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. You’ll have 30 minutes to complete it, and you need to score 85% or higher to pass.
There are no prerequisites! However, reading the Scrum Guide beforehand could be helpful. You can find it at [ScrumGuides.org](https://www.scrumguides.org).
If you take the exam within 14 days of completing the course and don’t pass, you’ll get a second attempt at no extra cost. Additional retakes can be purchased if necessary.
The course is usually a one-day session, but can be split into shorter days if taken virtually. We offer both remote and in-person formats. Check our schedule for upcoming classes.
The course is available both in-person and online, providing flexibility to suit your needs. We also offer private courses for organizations, no matter the size. Our current public class schedule includes only remote classes.
No ongoing requirements. Once you earn the certification, it's yours for life.
The Scrum Guide doesn't provide a complete list of the skills required for any of the accountabilities on a Scrum Team. For example, it doesn't specify that Developers must use Java or C# code. The Scrum Guide simply states that Developers need all of the skills to deliver a Done increment of product each Sprint. We intuitively know that the skills required depend on the product. The same is true for the Product Owner accountability. But, for some reason, many are surprised t
