Can I earn the CSPO® certification without attending an in-person Certified Scrum Product Owner® course?

Those who aspire to earn a Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) certification are required to take an in-person, two-day (16 hour) CSPO course or a live-online 14-hour CSPO course with one of our certified trainers and/or receive 25 hours of private coaching from a Certified Agile Coach (CAC). Upon successfully completing the training, you will receive a certification account on our website where you will be able to access your newly earned CSPO certification.

Although we acknowledge that individuals may have prior experience with the Scrum framework or received training from a different Scrum-certifying body, we believe that hands-on, interactive learning with our experienced trainers and coaches is fundamental when learning about the role of the Product Owner. Those who earn a Certified Product Owner designation demonstrate a clear understanding of the CSPO Learning Objectives addressed in the in-person course.

Please note that all approved courses that lead to CSPO certification are found on our Course Search page; they must be taught by a Certified Scrum Trainer®, Certified Team Coach®, and/or Certified Enterprise Coach®. If you found a CSPO class through a third-party, please ensure it is listed on our Course Search page or contact support@scrumalliance.org to ensure its validity toward Scrum Alliance's CSPO certification.