Recently, I achieved the Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I) certification from Scrum.org, adding another valuable credential to my portfolio alongside my PMP and PMI-ACP (PMI), CSM (Scrum Alliance), and PSM I (Scrum.org) certifications. Beyond just collecting acronyms, each certification has been an opportunity to deepen my knowledge, align with market demands, and validate my practical expertise in various agile and traditional frameworks.
I believe in sharing my certification journey with the community to help others navigate their paths and set realistic expectations about each certification's challenges. I've written this article to outline my preparation for the PSPO I and offer insights for those interested in this certification.
The PSPO I exam can be taken online from any suitable location, provided you meet a few basic technical requirements. It consists of 80 multiple-choice questions, with a time limit of 60 minutes, and requires an 85% passing score. No renewal is required for this certification, and the current fee is $200 per attempt. For more details, you can refer to Scrum.org.
I achieved a 93.8% score, answering 75 out of 80 questions correctly. My preparation included a strategic blend of courses, reading, and practice exams, which I detail below.
Study Materials and Approach
For PSPO I, I invested both time and the exam fee. My study began with the free course offered by Canal Valor on Nutror by Marcelo Neves, where I completed the PSPO-specific track (20 classes) and the Scrum Framework Fundamentals (32 classes). While the content is also available on YouTube, completing it on Nutror provides a certificate of completion. The course refreshed and reinforced my foundational Scrum knowledge, which is essential for success.
Additionally, I revisited my notes from previous training, including the CSM preparatory course by Massimus (completed in 2023) and Angela Wick's Agile Product Owner Role: Techniques on LinkedIn Learning. These resources were instrumental in reviewing agile concepts from different perspectives.
Recommended Reading
Reading the Scrum Guide 2020 is a must. I recommend reviewing it three times: at the beginning, after completing a primary course, and before taking practice exams. You'll likely catch details that could impact your understanding and performance with each read.
For broader agile concepts, I also reviewed the PMI-ACP Exam Prep by Mike Griffiths and the Agile Practice Guide, which are comprehensive resources I used when preparing for the PMI-ACP. Combined with Jeff Sutherland's Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time, these materials provide a well-rounded agile foundation.
Practice Exams
Practice exams are crucial for any certification preparation. Here's the list of free resources I used:
While I also generated a set of practice questions through ChatGPT, I decided not to pursue it further since I had already completed sufficient practice exams. Still, this could be an exciting method for additional study.
Exam Experience and Key Takeaways
During the exam, I paced myself, marking any questions I was unsure about for review. The PSPO I exam questions are generally straightforward compared to the more complex situational questions in PMP and PMI-ACP exams. With my outlined preparation, I believe anyone can achieve solid exam results and significantly enhance their agile knowledge base.
If you're considering this certification, I hope these insights help you succeed in passing the exam and enriching your understanding of agile methodologies, enabling you to drive more effective project outcomes.
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