Professional Scrum Product Owner Certification Training in South Africa

Yes. At Invensis Learning, you can opt to take up this PSPO course in live-online delivery mode in South Africa.

If you are interested in taking up the business side of the project in South Africa, interested in enhancing your skills and credibility to lead product development initiatives, and would like to be a part of Agile transformation, then the Professional Scrum Product Owner certification is for you.

Firstly there are two different roles. Which is best for you depends on what you are interested in and the skill you possess. As a Scrum Master, Scrum values and principles and learn how to help your Scrum team perform at the optimum level. You will protect your team from external and internal impediments and guide them to successfully adopt the Scrum Framework. Whereas, as a Product Owner, you will develop a product vision, strategy, product backlog, and help the development team to successfully deliver a high-quality product at the right time.

• The PSPO I certification cost is approximately around 200 USD, which is included in the course fee
• The PSPO II certification cost is approximately around 250 USD, which is included in the course fee
• The PSPO III certification cost is approximately around 500 USD, which is included in the course fee

Yes. Scrum is quickly becoming a framework of choice for companies and organizations interested in achieving Agile transformation. There is a huge demand for highly skilled Product Owners across the world. After completing PSPO training in South Africa, you will be eligible for the Professional Scrum Product Owner exam from Scrum.org.

Firstly, you will get a certification, which is recognized globally, thus expanding the scope of job opportunities. Secondly, it is highly beneficial if you are aiming to apply in an organization that is practicing agile. Because Scrum certifications from Scrum.org give more importance to application of Scrum to solve real world complex problems. It gives you an edge over other non-certified counterparts. Also, according to PayScale, the average salary of a professional scrum product owner in the United States can go up to $147 USD.

PSPO III is an expert level certification exam that demonstrates deep understanding of Scrum framework, principles and values, and the ability to apply Scrum in a variety of complex and organizational situations regarding product ownership and delivering valuable products. As mentioned in the Scrum.org website, PSPO II assessment is incredibly difficult and consists of combinations of 35 multiple choice questions and case study questions, and essays, which you need to complete in 120 minutes. Passing score is 85% for the PSPO exam in South Africa.

PSPO 2 is an advanced level Product Owner certification where you need to demonstrate your advanced knowledge of Professional Scrum Product Ownership and ability to deliver valuable products. As mentioned in the Scrum.org website, PSPO II assessment is very difficult and consists of 40 questions that you need to complete in 60 minutes. Passing score is 85% for the PSPO exam in South Africa.

You can follow the steps listed below to successfully clear the PSPO I certification exam:

• Read the Scrum Guide multiple times and understand the empirical theory underpinning the Scrum framework, & the roles and responsibilities
• Attempt the Scrum Open Assessments multiple times
• Enroll for a Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification training course from accredited training providers such as Invensis Learning in South Africa
• Familiarize yourself with the subject areas listed for PSPO I assessment
• Read lot of related articles and join Scrum forum discussions
• Attempt the PSPO exam with confidence and make sure to keep track time

In today's ever-changing and complex market, building a quality product is not an easy task. And for many companies that are transitioning to Agile, a Product Owner is a critical role. A product owner's main responsibility is to deliver quality products that captivate its target audience and address customer needs while creating real value that differentiates from competitors. Within a Scrum team, a product owner is in charge of creating a concept for product features depending on marketplace data and customer feedback.

Professional Scrum Product Owner^TM (PSPO) is one of the popular Agile Project Management certifications in the market from Scrum.org that validates an individual's in-depth knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application in creating next-gen products/features. There is a considerable demand for Scrum Product Owners globally across various industry sectors in both SMBs and Large MNCs. PSPO is one such certification that demonstrates potential employers that you have sufficient knowledge of the Scrum framework in an organizational setup that delivers real value, thus making a Professional Scrum Product Owner a truly global professional.

The procedure to take up PSPO I certification exam is as follows

• Attend PSPO training provided by accredited training providers such as Invensis Learning (Optional)
• Register on Scrum.org
• Pay relevant PSPO exam costs directly on Scrum.org for attempting the exam (This is if you do not need training. If you have enrolled for PSPO course training, the exam fee will be included in the training fee)
• On successful payment, you will receive a password for PSPO exam access in the stipulated time
• Attempt the PSPO exam
• Upon successfully clearing the exam, you will receive the industry-recognized "PSPO I/ PSPO II/ PSPO III" certification, along with a PSPO I/ PSPO II/ PSPO III logo that you can use to identify your achievement.
• Your PSPO certification will be valid for a lifetime

Invensis Learning is accredited by Scrum.org to provide PSPO Certification training globally. You will be taught by globally renowned Professional Scrum Trainers to earn a Product Owner certification that prepares you to face the emerging new normal. You will also get lifetime access to a learning management system containing course resources like class recordings, live class schedule etc. Moreover, 98.6% of people who have enrolled for our training have successfully cleared their PSPO exam in their first attempt in South Africa.

There is no need to maintain PSPO credential, as the certification is valid for life. Once you pass the PSPO exam, you will retain that certification lifelong, you will be listed on the Scrum.org website and remain there forever with no additional future costs.

PSPO I certification exam

• Exam Type: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and True/False
• Number of Questions: 80
• Exam Duration: 60 Mins
• Passing Score: 85%
• Difficulty: Intermediate

PSPO II certification exam

• Exam Type: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer
• Number of Questions: 40
• Exam Duration: 60 Mins
• Passing Score: 85%
• Difficulty: Advanced

PSPO III certification exam

• Exam Type: Combination of Multiple Choice and Essay
• Number of Questions: 35
• Exam Duration: 120 Mins
• Passing Score: 85%
• Difficulty: Expert

Job roles that can benefit from PSPO training in South Africa include, but are not limited to

• Members of Scrum Teams including developers and product owners
• Scrum Team Managers
• Teams transitioning to Scrum
• Leadership Team
• Product Managers
• Business Analysts
• Anyone who wants to learn Scrum and embark on a Product Owner career

• There are no prerequisites to attend the PSPO I or PSPO II training or to take up certification exams. But, it is recommended to have some basic understanding of Scrum values, principles, and working knowledge of the overall Scrum process (Scrum Guide)
• PSPO III assessment is available to anyone who has passed the PSPO I and PSPO II assessments

In this PSPO training, you will:

• Acquire knowledge of Scrum terminologies, team roles, events, and artifacts
• Master how to effectively perform the role of a Product Owner and understand the responsibilities it entails
• Learn the role of Product Owner’s in setting up a high-level product vision and a product strategy
• Learn about various tools and techniques to effectively develop, prioritize, manage, and refine the product backlog
• Get to know how to test and validate the product assumptions
• Learn various ways and techniques to improve the business value and Return of Investment (ROI)
• Acquire knowledge to come up with the various methods to prevent risks through predictive pre-planning
• Learn how to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders to understand their requirements, feedback, and develop positive relationships with them

Currently, at Invensis Learning, we provide Professional Scrum Product Owner training in South Africa in instructor-led live online mode.