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Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner
Reality Based, Certified Agile Workshop
| Date |
Mon Sep 25 to Tue Sep 26
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT) |
| Delivery |
Live, virtual, instructor led, interactive workshop. 100% live with no pre-recorded content. |
| Fees | 1,295 USD until 25 Sep |
| 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. |
The Grow-Lean Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) builds on the CSPO. If you are an experienced
PO, the A-CSPO will help you grow your ability to establish an actionable vision,
validate and invalidate hypotheses, focus on outcomes over outputs, and deliver more value.
The session is interactive, experiential, disciplined, and does not use slides. Instead, we explore topics through interactive exercises that drive deep discussions and you leave ready to implement techniques the next day.
No question will be given vague treatment as your trainer uses 20 years of agile product experience to address your challenges and opportunities in a profound, but practical, way.
Sign-up today to move from managing output to improving outcomes.
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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.
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 Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner 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.
Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner
Build on the CSPO and Take it to the Next Level
The Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) builds on the CSPO and helps experienced practitioners grow their ability to establish and communicate an actionable vision, rapidly test hypotheses, work effectively with stakeholders, and manage the backlog using a host of advanced techniques.
Unlike most of the sessions offered by others, our A-CSPO is 100% live, completely interactive and slide-free. It is delivered online using the tools Mural and Mentimeter. We explore topics through exercises that drive deep discussion and you will learn from the industry’s most experienced CSP-PO Trainer, Arlen Bankston, as well as other advanced attendees. You leave ready to implement techniques the next day.
Your trainer, Arlen Bankston, was one of the first trainers to ever delivery the CSPO, and also one of the first to deliver the A-CSPO. Utilizing his extensive graphic and instructional design background he creates a uniquely entertaining and practical experience. The course uses tools like Mural and Mentimeter in unique ways that many students have commented is interesting in its own respect and keeps them fully engaged from beginning to end.
Arlen’s lengthy career as a founding executive in one of the earliest agile consultancies and the fact that he has filled multiple roles over his training and coaching career means that you’ll enjoy a consistently fresh and open-minded approach to agility that leans on real experience and anecdotes. Finally, Arlen goes to great lengths to help students share with one another, a benefit unique to these most advanced classes.
Key Details
A unique A-CSPO course taught by a highly engaging agile product management expert
Live and Interactive
This live online workshop is based on two and a half decades of lean and agile experience by a lauded entrepreneur and presenter with deep user experience and product management experience.
- You utilize a variety of custom-built tools and techniques while learning about the mechanisms behind each.
- You leave ready to use these tools in your own environment.
Engaging and Practical
- Explore real-world scenarios and case studies
- Participate in deep simulation and engaging games
- Hear stories from the instructor’s agile consulting and leadership experience
- See how tools like the ones used in class can also be used in product development to both create and communicate a vision and the details to get there
- Leave ready to advance your product development through pragmatic tips and stories from the instructor’s 25 years consulting experience, as well as learning from often equally experienced fellow students.
Deep and Customized
The result is like a private consulting experience, just more fun.
We assesses personal situations and dynamically reorient towards creating practical paths forward for each participant. As such, to get maximum benefit and to receive the certification you should have a minimum of one year’s experience in a product role.
Everything is Included
No nasty surprises
Be careful of the company you pick. With Grow-Lean everything is covered including the certification fees, practice exams a free class retake (within 120 days), and you receive additional discounts off of your next session, including the Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO).
There are no surprise costs when you register or accept your license and we have a user friendly transfer and cancellation policy.
What You Learn
Key learning areas in the Advanced-CSPO
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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?
Why Choose This Session?
Because you get deep, real learning in an interactive environment.
- Get Arlen Bankston one of the longest tenured agile trainers.
- Receive the best value in advanced Scrum Alliance training.
- Participate in deep discussions.
- Benefit from a 100% live session (beware of offline variants).
- Learn from case studies and real-life examples.
- Everything covered with no hidden cost.
- Receive meaningful answers to questions.
- Have fun and enjoy the session.
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.
What You Get
Everything you need to complete the Path to CSP-SM.
Earning Your Certification
The Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)
At present there is no examination required to achieve the Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO) Certification. Taking the session earns your A-CSPO if you meet the requirements outlined below.
- Attend at least 14 hours of class time.
- Have a Scrum Alliance® CSPO Certification.
- Can validate at least 12 months in the role of a Product Owner, or PO Coach over the last five years.
The advanced certification will differentiate you, but more importantly the deep learning will allow you to interview with confidence and apply advanced techniques in the work place.
The A-CSPO also allows you to pursue Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner (CSP-PO) certification, which completes the Path to CSP.
Upgrade and Expand Your Agile Toolbox
Go beyond basic and often misused agile tools.
The Product Owner role is both the most difficult and most poorly understood in the annals of agility, but there are plenty of tried-and-true ways to deal with the difficulties that you face. We have years of creative problem solving ready to bring to bear on your issues and guarantee that you will walk away with some fresh new tools and ideas.
This is a trick question. They’re all important, but for different reasons, and require different information to order properly. Making it even more difficult some items fit with, or depend on, others, making prioritization even more difficult. We’ll show you how to balance innovation, iteration and operation work at both a strategic road-map and tactical sprint level, prioritizing each using situationally specific tools.
How do you deal with unplanned mid-Sprint changes?
We’ll practice several techniques from the lean and product management communities for dealing fluidly and systematically with emergency and unplanned work. We’ll also help you prepare for fixed date deliveries, ensure the team has appropriate time to deal with technical debt and process improvements, and show how to avoid both over- and under-committing within the sprint.
Does your Sprint Review fail as a true product feedback loop and put participants to sleep?
It doesn’t have to be this way. Learn some unique tricks for bringing interactivity, life and practical worth to a session that often functions as little more than a status check to turn it into a session where we align and adjust future plans. You will also learn patterns for running large-scale reviews with many interdependent teams.
Practice Quizzes?
There is no exam, but the quizzes reinforce learnings
There is no exam for your certification, but you can still get significant benefit from our practice quizzes as they help ensure you know the basics so your classroom experience can focus on the big picture.
- The practice quizzes are active learning that increases retention.
- They apply what cognitive science calls retrieval practice.
- Retrieval practice makes learning challenging which helps you remember the material.
If you have time prior to the session use them as a refresher. Or perhaps, during the session you notice some weak spots and review the quizzes post class to fill in the knowledge gaps.
Session Schedule
Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)
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Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Thu, 5 Oct to Fri, 6 Oct 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CET) Amsterdam € 1675 EU until 5 Oct |
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Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Mon, 16 Oct to Tue, 17 Oct 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Online - 2 days Discounts |
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Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Mon, 23 Oct to Wed, 25 Oct 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (EDT) Online - 3 days Discounts |
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Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner Mon, 8 Jan to Wed, 10 Jan 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM (EDT) Online - 3 days Discounts |
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Thu, 5 Oct 9:00 AM (CET) |
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Fri, 6 Oct 5:00 PM (CET) |
Arlen Bankston
Amsterdam 2 days |
€ 1675 EU
until 5 Oct |
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Mon, 16 Oct 9:00 AM (EDT) |
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Tue, 17 Oct 5:00 PM (EDT) |
Arlen Bankston
Online : 2 days |
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Mon, 23 Oct 8:00 AM (EDT) |
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Wed, 25 Oct 1:00 PM (EDT) |
Arlen Bankston
Online : 3 days |
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Mon, 8 Jan 12:00 PM (EDT) |
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Wed, 10 Jan 5:30 PM (EDT) |
David Bulkin
Online : 3 days |
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