Certified Scrum Professional - PO
Reality Based, Certified Agile Workshop
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Thu Oct 19 to Fri Oct 20
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) |
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Live, virtual, instructor led, interactive workshop. 100% live with no pre-recorded content. |
| Fees |
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| Trainer | Arlen Bankston Agile Coach & Trainer |
| Includes |
Free virtual retake within 120 days*, class preparation material and
everything you need to get your certification
is included, there are no hidden fees. * For as long as Grow-Lean offers this session. |
Ready to take your PO skill-set to the next level? Want a 100% live course with nothing pre-recorded? Elevate your career by earning the CSP®-PO with Grow-Lean.
The Grow-Lean Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO) builds on the A-CSPO to complete the Scrum Alliance Product Owner Path to CSP. Following this course you will be able to pursue Guide level certifications like the Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified Team Coach (CTC) and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC).
Our CSP-PO is 100% live, completely interactive and slide-free. It is delivered online using the tools Mural and Mentimeter. You will learn from the industry’s most experienced CSP-PO Trainer, Arlen Bankston (more than 20 years agile experience, is Scrum Alliance Member 41, was one of the first agile trainers), as well as other advanced attendees.
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Discounts
Wide selection of discounts
There are discounts for registering early, alumni, groups, unemployed, students and veterans. Alumni Discounts
combine with everything. For unemployed / hardship a current state unemployment statement or separation letter is required.
Refund Policies
What happens if you can't attend
We try to avoid cancellations and expect you to be similarly respectful; so there are fees associated with cancellations to cover a portion of costs we incur, including credit card processing.
Grow-Lean has established policies around situations where you as an attendee, or Grow-Lean as a host, must cancel or reschedule. Grow-Lean's policies are significantly more consumer-friendly than most other training providers. We do this because we realize that unforeseen things happen, but we ask that you be thoughtful about canceling late so we can continue to put our customers first.
By registering yourself or others for the session, or by being a registrant, you agree to the policies below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Cancellations
Cancellation requests received at least sixteen (16) days prior to the event will receive a 100% refund minus a 5% credit card processing fee.
Cancellation requests received fifteen (15) to eight (8) days prior to the event will receive a 100% refund minus a 5% credit card processing fee and a $125 late cancellation fee.
Cancellation requests received seven (7) or less days prior to the event will receive a credit equal to 50% of the amount paid that can be applied to any future event that the registrant will take in the next twelve months.
Reschedule Requests
Reschedule requests received at least sixteen (16) days prior to the event will have no fees for the first request. Additional reschedule requests will be subject to a $125 transfer fee.
Reschedule requests received less than sixteen (16) days prior to the event will be subject to a $125 transfer fee.
Grow-Lean Reschedule Events
We try to avoid rescheduling. If Grow-Lean needs to reschedule, all registrants will promptly receive a 100% refund. Registrants may decide to be transferred into the rescheduled event, or another upcoming event, instead of the refund if they desire.
Arlen Bankston
CST | CSP-SM | CSP-PO | CAL | A-CSM | CSM | A-CSPO | CSPO | LSS MB | SAFe SPC5
Arlen Bankston, a pioneering figure in the agile movement, was one of the first to integrate lean systems thinking and user experience practices with agile software development methodologies. His innovative approach has left a lasting impact on the field.
Currently, Arlen is a sought-after coach and trainer, specializing in advanced courses such as the Advanced CSPO, Certified Scrum Professional PO, Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster, Certified Agile Leadership Essentials and Team, as well as custom sessions including the Grow-Lean Remote and Hybrid Work. His expertise extends beyond the realm of software, exploring Lean, Six Sigma, BPM and other process management and systems thinking approaches to provide organizations with a comprehensive perspective.
Arlen's journey in the agile world began with his early involvement in the Scrum Alliance (member number 41) and as one of the first Certified Scrum Trainers . He further expanded his knowledge by becoming a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt during his six-year tenure leading a Lean-Agile practice. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found the consultancy LitheSpeed, which he successfully led for fifteen years before joining Grow-Lean.
Known for his thought leadership and dynamic, entertaining, and practical training style, Arlen has trained and mentored thousands of ScrumMasters, Product Owners, team members and executives. He designed the Agile Leadership Academy to address the leadership and structural challenges that many successful companies still face.
Arlen's client list spans across every industry and includes notable names such as RBC, Monster, Marriott, NBC Universal, CNBC, NGA, Capital One, T. Rowe Price, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and the Armed Forces Benefits Association. His book “HR and the Agile Organization” provides valuable insights on how human resources departments can adapt to support organizations striving for adaptability while enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Arlen Bankston's Testimonials
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Brandi Hatley
This comprehensive training program exceeded my expectations in terms of content, delivery, and value. The course content was well-structured and covered a wide range of topics essential for an advanced Scrum Product Owner role. One aspect that truly stood out was the quality of the instructor, Arlen Bankston. Not only does he possess extensive practical experience as a Product Owner, but he was able to present complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner. He encouraged active participation, fostered discussions, and shared valuable real-life examples that enriched the learning experience. Grow-Lean's online training for the Scrum Alliance Advanced Scrum Product Owner Certification (A-CSPO) exceeded my expectations in terms of content quality, expert instructors, interactive learning materials, and overall value. I highly recommend this company and training program to anyone seeking to enhance their skills as a Scrum Product Owner and achieve advanced certification.
L M
David Bulkin and Arlen (Grow-Lean) are great instructors! I've already taken part on three certifications provided by them, and am every time grateful that I took the time to do it. They have a lot of experience and thrive on teaching us how to use Scrum on an real-life Agile Environment! Would recommend to anyone!
James W Walls
The instructor was very knowledgeable and the curriculum was current and relevant. Great course. Would recommend to anyone.
Ruben E. Rodriguez
Mr. Arlen Bankston was an outstanding instructor. He is very knowledgeable of the topic and speaks from his own experience and not from a slide. The class was very interactive and fun. I enjoyed the Mural presentation because they were a lot of fun and easy to understand. I also liked the assignments that required us to get in teams. Sometimes articles aside from the reading book gave me a better idea and understanding of the subject for the course. I never expected to learn so much from an online class; I now see Scrum in a whole new way. I will reach out to him for future classes or some advice.
Ankita Upadhyay
Arlen Bankston took my A-CSPO course and this was the first Scrum course that I recommended to other people because I absolutely loved it. The way he conducted the exercises helped me understand concepts. We also had a small exercise with David Bulkin which was also worth it.
Paul Kolmodin
The training offered by Grow-Lean for the Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster was a master class on advanced scrum methodologies and theory. The material compiled and presented by Arlen Bankston was high quality and it was clear that we were in great and experienced hand for the subject matter. I highly recommend this course for all who have chosen Scrum mastery as their career choice.
Discounts
Options for your circumstances
Request your Grow-Lean discount on the class you want. If more than one discount applies explain in your comments.
For Grow-Lean Alumni, log in or use your account email when registering, and receive an automatic discount. If you also qualify for another discount, request it, and as long as your email matches we know you are an alumni.
You can pay in up to 12 installments by choosing Splitit at checkout.
After entering your request you may email us at Grow-Lean-Training@Grow-Lean.Com or call us +1.609.975.9294 for questions.
If you have a Visa or Mastercard credit card you can pay in up to 12 monthly installments. There are no fees or interest if you pay on time! Your available credit must be enough to cover the full cost and there is a hold on your credit card for the amount that you have not paid.
For example, if your final fee is $1,000 and you chose 10 installments:
- You would pay $100 today and have a $900 hold placed on your credit card.
- The following month your credit card would be charged another $100 and the hold would be reduced to $800.
- Each month you pay $100 and each month the hold is reduced by $100.
If you are not familiar with the term "hold" this is similar to what hotels do when you check in, to cover extra expenses you may incur including the mini bar.
The benefit to you is that you do not pay any interest or fees if all payments are on time.
Able to register now?
Combines With: Alumni, Group, Hardship, Out of Pocket, Student, Veterans
If you qualify for another discount, like out of pocket, request it to get combined savings. If not, just register.
Won't be reimbursed?
Combines With: Alumni, Early Bird
Request an out of pocket (self-pay) discount. If you're a Grow-Lean Alumni, mention that in your description.
Multiple participants?
Combines With: Early Bird
The larger the group the larger the discount. Once you receive the discount link you can register all attendees or share the link with them.
Grow-Lean student?
Combines With: Early Bird, Hardship, Out of Pocket, Student, Veterans
Get 5% off for each public session you took with us (with a cost of over $500), up to 25% off. Automatically combines with Early Bird just register.
Suffering a hardship?
Combines With: Early Bird, Alumni
Provide an unemployment notice or separation agreement. If you're a Grow-Lean Alumni, mention that in your description.
Full-time student or educator?
Combines With: Early Bird, Alumni
Use your .edu email address to take advantage of a student / educator discount.
Active military or veteran?
Combines With: Early Bird, Alumni
Request a veteran discount and specify if you are paying on your own.
Preparation for Session
Maximize learning by preparing your technology for the session
We use common tools for our virtual sessions. Please read on to confirm what you need for the Certified Scrum Professional - PO session.
- Internet connected Computer / Tablet: Many students use a single device for the session, others use two devices, perhaps their work laptop for the webcam and a separate device for sharing.
- Working Webcam: Virtually all laptop have integrated webcams. If you don't have that, we will assist you in setting up your phone as a webcam.
- Working headset or speaker plus microphone: Depending on your laptop, the built-in microphone and speaker may be sufficient. Many use earphones.
- Access to Zoom: If you haven't used Zoom, test it at: https://zoom.us/test. Click "Join", and follow the prompts. If you have problems, check the Zoom article at: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-Zoom-test-meeting
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A location from which to participate: .
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Ideally this location will:
- Have good lighting
- Be relatively quiet
- Ensure that you have minimal interruptions
- But, no worries if you don't have a perfect spot. It is expected that kids, dogs, cats, spouses, siblings, roommates, parents, or someone else makes some noise, or appears on camera.
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Ideally this location will:
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Practice with Mural: Mural is a virtual white board.
- Prior to the class you will benefit by going to https://learn.mural.co/.
- After the class we provide you an electronic copy of the completed Mural Board which captures your classroom experience.
- Access to Google Drive: The sign-in is a Google Sheet. If you are using a work computer you may be able to enter, but not modify the Google Sheet. If this is the case you can use another device to enter your information. If you can't, no worries, the Google Sheet is not a key to the class.
- Getting into the Session: The Zoom information will be provided no later than 48 hours prior to the session. You will be able to join the session up to 30 minutes early to check your technology.
Arlen Bankston
CST | CSP-SM | CSP-PO | CAL | A-CSM | CSM | A-CSPO | CSPO | LSS MB | SAFe SPC5
Arlen Bankston, a pioneering figure in the agile movement, was one of the first to integrate lean systems thinking and user experience practices with agile software development methodologies. His innovative approach has left a lasting impact on the field.
Currently, Arlen is a sought-after coach and trainer, specializing in advanced courses such as the Advanced CSPO, Certified Scrum Professional PO, Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster, Certified Agile Leadership Essentials and Team, as well as custom sessions including the Grow-Lean Remote and Hybrid Work. His expertise extends beyond the realm of software, exploring Lean, Six Sigma, BPM and other process management and systems thinking approaches to provide organizations with a comprehensive perspective.
Arlen's journey in the agile world began with his early involvement in the Scrum Alliance (member number 41) and as one of the first Certified Scrum Trainers . He further expanded his knowledge by becoming a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt during his six-year tenure leading a Lean-Agile practice. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found the consultancy LitheSpeed, which he successfully led for fifteen years before joining Grow-Lean.
Known for his thought leadership and dynamic, entertaining, and practical training style, Arlen has trained and mentored thousands of ScrumMasters, Product Owners, team members and executives. He designed the Agile Leadership Academy to address the leadership and structural challenges that many successful companies still face.
Arlen's client list spans across every industry and includes notable names such as RBC, Monster, Marriott, NBC Universal, CNBC, NGA, Capital One, T. Rowe Price, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and the Armed Forces Benefits Association. His book “HR and the Agile Organization” provides valuable insights on how human resources departments can adapt to support organizations striving for adaptability while enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Certified Scrum Professional - PO
Complete the Path to Certified Scrum Professional and Improve Product Development Effectiveness
The Grow-Lean Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO) builds on the A-CSPO to complete the Scrum Alliance Product Owner Path to CSP. Following this course you will be able to pursue Guide level certifications like the CST, CTC or CEC.
Our CSP-PO is 100% live, completely interactive and slide-free. It is delivered online using the tools Mural and Mentimeter. You will learn from the industry’s most experienced CSP-PO Trainer, Arlen Bankston, as well as other advanced attendees.
Arlen Bankston is Scrum Alliance Member 41 and was one of the first to deliver the CSPO course. His experience leading two consultancies for over 20 years, funding and building his own products, leading UX/UI work within agile teams and coaching large-scale organizational transformations means that you’ll get practical advice based on work across the public and private sectors. His extensive graphic and instructional design background also results in a uniquely entertaining and practical workshop experience. Arlen goes to great lengths to help students share with one another, a benefit unique to these most advanced classes.
Key Details
Benefit from Deep Agile Experience of Your Trainer
This class includes a variety of custom-built tools and templates that you will find nowhere else, developed based on years of experience in product design, management, agile coaching and executive leadership.
- You will experience a wide variety of techniques to discover and analyze market and competitive landscapes, customer needs and strategic goals.
- You’ll learn how to craft and iterate upon business models, roadmaps and product backlogs, using analytics to guide your decisions.
- You’ll see how tools like the ones used in class can also be used to collaborate and communicate more fluidly with both your teams and your stakeholders.
- You’ll learn advanced stakeholder management techniques, forecasting methods, estimation strategies, team interaction patterns, scaling models and more.
- Finally, whatever questions you raise in class will be answered as directly as possible, as we favor practical application over theory.
What You Learn
Session Agenda.
The Role of the Product Owner in its many forms:
The theory of the role doesn't always match the reality of your authority and constraints. Learn how to make the most of your position based upon the type of
business you’re in, the products or services that you helm, the life-cycle in which those products exist,
your organization’s maturity and more.
Advanced stakeholder and customer engagement:
Product Owners hear a lot about “saying no” an appropriate thought given
that much of their job boils down to scope management with perspective, but this is
much easier said than done. Work through a variety of real-world situations that veer
from the ideal and learn how you can work most effectively with stakeholders and customers in you unique context.
Launching new Scrum teams and projects:
Learn how to rapidly but thoughtfully kick off a new team or new engagement, considering how to properly align roles, create a basis for appropriate collaboration between the team and stakeholders, and communicate a compelling vision along with practical means to measure progress against it.
Scaling to larger projects:
Explore how and when to apply multiple teams against a common goal with a coherent backlog, intelligent
dependency management and proper synchronization… without falling into a host of common traps.
Designing and communicating product strategy:
Practice crafting and comparing business models, creating targeted experiments, and
prioritizing opportunities by value, time and economic impact.
Advanced backlog and release management:
Delve into a variety of techniques for prioritizing the backlog in tricky situations, creating long-term
road-maps without sacrificing adaptability, optimizing
release strategies and demonstrating return on investment for agile efforts.
Don't let your voice get drowned-out in a large 50 person class.
Choose Grow-Lean
for a small class, personal experience, where you voice is heard?
Choose Grow-Lean for a small class, personal experience, where you voice is heard?
Address Myths that Hold You Back
Unicorns are beautiful, but not real. Don't be fooled by seemingly believable agile myths.
We address common PO misconceptions, including:
Myth: "As a, I want to, So that" is the only format for PBIs.
Facts:
- There are many equally valid formats for writing stories.
- Use what works in your context.
Myth: You should collect and clarify customer requirements, then hand-off details to the developers.
Facts:
- Getting stuck in the weeds and micro managing the developers means you have no time for strategy.
- Instead, help customers, users, SMEs and developers collaborate to refine the details.
Myth: Going live is risky so only do it rarely.
Facts:
- Infrequent releases means big releases and less learning.
- Frequent smaller releases mean less risk & more learning.
Everything You Need is Included
Avoid the nasty surprise costs.
Be careful of the company you pick. With Grow-Lean everything is covered including pre-reads, the class itself, the certification, and you receive additional discounts off of your next session, such as leadership training or session in the ScrumMaster pathway.
There are no surprise costs when you register or accept your license and we have a user friendly transfer and cancellation policy.
Benefits You Earn
Valuable post class benefits including membership, a free class retake, etc.
By taking the session you earn the chance to become a Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO) as long as already have the A-CSPO Certification and are able to validate at least 24 months in the role of Product Owner, or Product Owner coach, over the last five years.
You also earn the opportunity to pursue guide level certifications:
- Certified Scrum Trainers (CST): A CST is a trainer that has been vetted, and approved, to deliver Scrum Alliance Certifications, including the CSP-PO.
- Certified Team Coach (CTC): A CTC is coach that has been vetted and approved to coach at the team level on Scrum.
- Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC): A CEC is coach that has been vetted and approved to coach at the organizational level on Scrum.
At present there are few trainers or coaches who have significant product development experience; meaning, there is an opportunity for people like if you have that experience.
The CSP-PO will differentiate you, but more importantly the deep learning will allow you to interview with confidence and apply advanced techniques in your work place.
"We know the impact that a great workshop experience can have so all of our trainers have a minimum of 18 years of agile experience and 15 years of training experience."
The Grow-Lean Training Team
Why choose our training?
Live Online Workshop with an Agile Expert.
If you want to take a live online CSP-PO Workshop you have few options. One thing you can't get with the others is Arlen Bankston who:
- Has been actively applying agile since the late 1990's.
- Was Scrum Alliance member 41.
- Who delivers the most engaging training experience.
Because you will...
- Experience a blend of exercises, real-world case studies, engaging games, short videos and more.
- Oscillate between theory and application to illustrate the gap between what is possible most often done in business environments.
- Leave ready to take your product team to the next level through pragmatic tips and stories from the instructor’s decades of consulting experience, as well as learning from often equally experienced fellow students.
Because you get...
- Deep discussion and learning.
- A 100% live collaborative session.
- Meaningful answers to questions.
- Case studies and real-life examples.
Plus, you will laugh! We provide edutainment so that you have energy that drives retention.
Why Choose Grow-Lean?
Longest tenured trainers, smaller classes and higher quality.
- Small group of elite, experienced, practical agile trainers.
- The highest quality for a fair price.
- Caring customer support before and after training.
- Interactive class experience.
- Everything is included. No hidden fees!
- Trainers are actual practitioners. Don't trust talking heads!
- Unique training material, templates and approaches.
- Small class size so you get personal attention.
Earning Your Certification
The Certified Scrum Professional - Product Owner.
Taking the session earns your the coveted CSP-PO Certification if you meet the requirements outlined below.
- Have a Scrum Alliance® A-CSPO Certification.
- Can validate at least 24 months in the role of Product Owner or Product Owner Coach over the last five years.
Earning the CSP-PO allows you to pursue guide level certifications:
- Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
- Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC)
- Certified Team Coach (CTC)
Session Schedule
Certified Scrum Professional - PO (CSP-PO)
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Certified Scrum Professional - PO Thu, 19 Oct to Fri, 20 Oct 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Online - 2 days Discounts |
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Certified Scrum Professional - PO Thu, 9 Nov to Fri, 10 Nov 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT) Online - 2 days Discounts |
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Arlen Bankston
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Thu, 9 Nov 10:00 AM (EDT) |
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Fri, 10 Nov 6:00 PM (EDT) |
Arlen Bankston
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