Product Leadership Certification

Certified Pragmatic Product Owner (CPPO)

A practical certification designed to build strong product ownership skills. Learn product vision, stakeholder collaboration, backlog mastery, and scaling product ownership to deliver high-value outcomes in agile environments.

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Product Vision
Build clarity on product goals and align teams around value delivery.
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Backlog Mastery
Create, prioritize, and refine backlogs for maximum business impact.
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Stakeholder Alignment
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders in complex agile setups.

What you will learn

Master Practical
Product Ownership

In Certified Pragmatic Product Owner (CPPO), you will develop the mindset and skills required to succeed as a Product Owner in real-world agile environments. This course focuses on building clarity, ownership, and collaboration to consistently deliver high-value products.

  • ✔ Understand the core responsibilities and purpose of the Product Owner role.
  • ✔ Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals.
  • ✔ Create, refine, and prioritize product backlogs to maximize customer and business value.
  • ✔ Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, Scrum Masters, and agile teams.
  • ✔ Apply pragmatic techniques to handle real Product Owner scenarios and challenges.
  • ✔ Scale product ownership practices in complex and multi-team agile environments.
Product Owner collaborating with agile team on product backlog and roadmap

There are 5 modules and 15 lessons in this course

Certified Pragmatic Product Owner (CPPO) is designed to help you master real-world Product Ownership. You’ll learn role clarity, stakeholder collaboration, backlog thinking, and practical approaches to scale product ownership in agile environments.

Introduction
Module 1  •  2 lessons
Module details

Set the foundation for the course by understanding the context, expectations, and outcomes. Get aligned on what you will learn and how to apply it as a Product Owner.

What's included
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2 lessons
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  • Setting the Stage • Lesson
  • Course Objectives • Lesson
The Role of the Product Owner
Module 2  •  3 lessons
Module details

Learn the Product Owner’s role and responsibilities, how the role fits into agile delivery, and key thinking patterns to build clarity and alignment across teams and stakeholders.

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3 lessons
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  • PO - SW Roles • Lesson
  • Understanding Program Pattern • Lesson
  • The Golden Circle • Lesson
Mastering the Role of the Product Owner
Module 3  •  5 lessons
Module details

Deepen your Product Owner capability by understanding purpose, responsibilities, and what is required to perform effectively. Learn why empowerment matters and how it impacts product outcomes.

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5 lessons
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  • Purpose of the Product Owner • Lesson
  • Role of the Product Owner • Lesson
  • What do Product Owner’s do? • Lesson
  • What does the Role of the Product Owner Require? • Lesson
  • Product Owner’s Must be Empowered • Lesson
Role of the Scrum Master
Module 4  •  1 lesson
Module details

Understand how the Scrum Master supports the team and how the Product Owner and Scrum Master collaborate to enable smooth delivery and continuous improvement.

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1 lesson
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1 lesson
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  • Role of the Scrum Master • Lesson
Scaling the Product Owner
Module 5  •  4 lessons
Module details

Learn how Product Ownership works in scaled environments through practical scenarios. Understand common challenges and how to adapt ownership, collaboration, and decision-making across teams.

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4 lessons
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4 lessons
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  • Product Owner Scenarios - Part 1 • Lesson
  • Product Owner Scenarios - Part 2 • Lesson
  • Product Owner Scenarios - Part 3 • Lesson
  • Product Owner Scenarios - Part 4 • Lesson
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What learners say about Certified Pragmatic Product Owner (CPPO)

Ananya S.
Product Owner, FinTech

“CPPO helped me move from ‘doing ceremonies’ to actually owning outcomes. The role clarity and stakeholder techniques made an immediate difference—my backlog conversations became sharper and our sprint goals finally stayed stable.”

Rahul M.
Business Analyst (Transitioning to PO)

“I was moving into a Product Owner role and needed practical guidance. The modules on what a PO actually does, plus the scenarios in the scaling section, gave me confidence to lead refinement sessions and make better prioritisation decisions.”

Melissa T.
Delivery Manager, SaaS

“The best part was how pragmatic it is. It explains the PO–Scrum Master relationship without theory overload, and it reinforced why empowerment matters. After this, our team improved decision-making speed and reduced last-minute scope changes.”

Vikram P.
Product Manager, Enterprise Platforms

“The Golden Circle and program pattern lessons helped me align multiple stakeholders around a single product direction. The course is short, focused, and practical—perfect if you want stronger product ownership and cleaner prioritisation in agile teams.”

Frequently asked questions

What is “Certified Pragmatic Product Owner (CPPO)” about?

CPPO is a practical Product Owner certification focused on real-world product ownership in agile environments—role clarity, stakeholder collaboration, backlog thinking, and delivery alignment.

It’s designed to help you move from “managing a backlog” to owning outcomes and maximizing value.

Is this course for Product Owners only?

It’s ideal for Product Owners, but also useful for Product Managers, Business Analysts, Scrum Masters, Delivery Managers, and anyone working closely with product and stakeholder decisions.

If you influence prioritization, outcomes, or product direction—this course will help you.

Do I need Scrum or Agile experience before joining?

No. The course is structured so beginners can understand the Product Owner role clearly. If you already work in agile, it will strengthen your practical decision-making and collaboration.

You don’t need prior certification—just interest in product ownership and delivery.

Will I learn backlog prioritization and real PO scenarios?

Yes. The course covers practical Product Owner thinking, role mastery, and scenarios—including common challenges faced in real teams.

You’ll learn how to make clearer prioritization decisions and improve stakeholder alignment.

What if my organisation doesn’t empower Product Owners?

That’s a very common challenge. CPPO includes guidance on what empowerment looks like, why it matters, and how to work with stakeholders and leadership to improve decision-making and role clarity.

You’ll also learn practical ways to create alignment even in complex environments.

Does CPPO cover the Scrum Master role and PO collaboration?

Yes. There is a dedicated module explaining the Scrum Master role and how the Product Owner and Scrum Master work together to support the team and improve delivery flow.

How is this different from a typical “Scrum PO” course?

CPPO is designed to be pragmatic—focused on real Product Owner behaviors, decision-making, and stakeholder alignment instead of only frameworks and terminology.

It helps you apply the role effectively in day-to-day work and scaled environments.

Will I get a certificate after completion?

Yes. After completing the required modules, you’ll receive a certificate you can share on LinkedIn, your resume, and internal performance reviews.

Is the course self-paced, and how long do I have access?

Yes—it's self-paced. You can learn anytime and revisit modules as needed.

You’ll have extended access to the course materials so you can return for refreshers when your product challenges evolve.

Can teams or companies enroll together?

Yes. Many organisations enroll Product Owners and cross-functional teams together to create shared language, faster decisions, and better delivery alignment.

For group enrollment or tailored programs, contact us and we’ll share available options.