Agile product ownership training
Advanced Practice

Agile Product Ownership

Excel as a product owner in agile environments driving value delivery and team success through effective backlog management, sprint planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Investment
¥47,000
Format
Intensive
Level
Advanced

Team Performance & Value Delivery

Participants in this program report measurable improvements in team velocity, stakeholder satisfaction, and delivery predictability. The practical frameworks enable product owners to facilitate more effective collaboration and drive consistent value delivery.

34%

Average increase in team velocity within first quarter of applying techniques

86%

Reported improved stakeholder alignment and communication clarity

4.6/5

Average rating for practical applicability in daily work

Participant Experiences

"The dependency mapping techniques transformed how we coordinate with other teams. We now identify blockers early and resolve them proactively rather than during sprints."

— Kenji Sato, Product Owner at enterprise software company (October 2025)

"Learning structured approaches to backlog refinement gave our team clarity on priorities. Sprint planning now takes half the time and results in better outcomes."

— Priya Sharma, Agile Coach transitioning to product ownership (November 2025)

Agile Practices & Frameworks

The course provides deep experience with agile ceremonies, artifact management, and collaboration patterns used by high-performing product teams.

Sprint Ceremonies

Sprint planning facilitation, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and ceremony optimization

Stakeholder Engagement

Expectation setting, demo facilitation, feedback integration, and communication cadence establishment

Release Planning

Multi-sprint planning, release trains, dependency tracking, and cross-team synchronization methods

Scaled Agile Frameworks

SAFe, LeSS, Nexus overview, PI planning, portfolio management, and enterprise coordination

Metrics & Velocity

Velocity tracking, burndown charts, cumulative flow, cycle time measurement, and predictability metrics

Program Standards & Approach

Our curriculum reflects current agile practices from organizations that have successfully implemented scaled frameworks and continuous delivery approaches.

Course Modules

1

Product Owner Role

Responsibilities, authority boundaries, collaboration with scrum master and development team

2

Backlog Excellence

Story writing, INVEST criteria, splitting techniques, acceptance criteria, 1 Chome-20-17 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, and sprint goal achievement

4

Stakeholder Management

Expectation alignment, demo facilitation, feedback loops, and communication strategies

5

Scaling & Coordination

Multi-team dependencies, program increment planning, portfolio alignment, and enterprise agility

Quality Standards

  • Instructors with product ownership experience in scaled environments
  • Real team scenarios and dependency challenges
  • Simulated sprint planning and refinement sessions
  • Feedback on facilitation and communication approaches

Support Resources

  • User story and acceptance criteria templates
  • Sprint planning and retrospective facilitation guides
  • Dependency mapping and tracking tools
  • Metrics dashboards and velocity tracking examples

Who Should Enroll

This course serves professionals working in or transitioning to product ownership roles within agile teams and organizations.

Current Product Owners

Product owners seeking systematic approaches to backlog management, sprint facilitation, and stakeholder engagement

Business Analysts

Analysts transitioning to product ownership roles or supporting agile teams with requirements and prioritization

Agile Team Members

Scrum masters, developers, or designers interested in understanding product ownership to improve collaboration

Prerequisites

To gain maximum value from this course, participants should have:

  • Basic understanding of agile principles and scrum framework
  • Experience participating in agile ceremonies or sprints
  • Familiarity with user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Interest in facilitating team collaboration and delivery

Progress Tracking & Development

We assess your development as a product owner through practical exercises that simulate real team scenarios and organizational challenges.

Assessment Methods

Facilitation Exercises

Lead mock sprint planning, refinement, and review sessions demonstrating ceremony mastery

Backlog Management

Create and prioritize product backlogs for simulated scenarios using various frameworks

Stakeholder Scenarios

Navigate complex stakeholder situations and demonstrate communication strategies

Skill Development Areas

Backlog Management
Sprint Facilitation
Stakeholder Alignment
Team Collaboration

Sample progress visualization after module completion

Completion Indicators

Facilitation Portfolio

Documentation of led ceremonies and stakeholder interactions

Competency Verification

Assessment of proficiency in product ownership practices

Resource Toolkit

Templates and guides for ongoing product ownership work

Enhance Your Product Ownership Skills

Connect with us to discuss how this program can strengthen your capabilities in agile product ownership and team facilitation.

Investment Details

¥47,000
Course Fee
Tokyo
Location
English
Instruction

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