Becoming Agile Product Owner | Role, Craft, Skills and Tools
Product Owner Academy I - An introductory course for all new Product Owners and Product Managers
Description
Welcome to the Product Owner Academy! If you're considering a career as a Product Owner or Product Manager, or already stepping into this role, this course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel.
With demand for Product Owners increasing rapidly and a median salary of $107,368 in the US, the potential for career growth is unlimited. This course will cover all the basics of customer research, product planning, working with a team, and stakeholders. You'll develop a good understanding of the role and the craft, as well as the key skills and tools you need to master to be successful.
Most of the lessons in this course are followed by practical exercises, which will allow you to immediately apply your new knowledge and skills, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and gradually become a good Product Owner.
Upon completion of this course, you'll develop an in-depth understanding of the profession, key skills, and tools. You'll know what your strengths are, which will help you excel in the Product Owner role, and you'll understand in which areas you need to gain additional knowledge or practice. You'll also develop fluency in Product Owner lingo and have enough theoretical knowledge to start interviewing for Product Owner roles.
Your instructor is an experienced enterprise Agile Coach with a background in both Indeed and McKinsey, who has trained thousands of people, hundreds of teams, and dozens of organizations throughout her career. She has developed and conducted multiple training and bootcamp programs for Product Owners and Product Managers, coaching both those who are new to the role as well as senior POs and PMs looking to acquire new skills. Her focus is on practical aspects, providing actionable tools and helping you make your new skills stick.
This course is the first step towards your new career. With unlimited potential for growth and the opportunity to become a skilled and motivated Product Owner, why wait? Sign up today and let's start the journey together!
What You Will Learn!
- Understand the role of a Product Owner and key skills needed
- Develop fluency in Product Owner lingo & navigate development processes
- Master customer research, product planning, and stakeholder management
- Understand the key principles of Agile product development
- Gain knowledge and skills to excel in the Product Owner role
- Identify your strengths and areas for improvement to become a good Product Owner
- Learn practical tools to apply new knowledge immediately
- Drive the product development process and stakeholders communication
- Get theoretical knowledge to start interviewing for Product Owner roles
- Understand the difference between outcomes, outputs and team's health
- Practice asking the right questions to ensure best product outcomes
- Explore the overlap between Product Owner and Product Manager roles
- Adjust to highly volatile and complex environment
- Give actionable feedback that supports personal growth and is not faced with hostility
- Receive feedback without hard feelings and achieve continuous personal growth
- Facilitate meetings and events, ensuring the best outcomes
Who Should Attend!
- Junior Product Owners and Product Managers
- Aspiring Product Owners and Product Managers
- Anyone who is curious about the role and wants to understand whether it could be a right fit for them
- Agile coaches who need tools to coach and train Product Owners
- Small business owners and startup owners who want to learn how to build great products efficiently