Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™)
Overview
The Chief Product Owner makes the day-to-day business decisions in the case of large projects with numerous Scrum Teams and multiple Product Owners. The Chief Product Owner prepares and maintains the overall Prioritized Product Backlog for the large project, using it to coordinate work through the Product Owners of the Scrum Teams. The Chief Product Owner will be responsible for the final deliverable of the project. Apart from making final business decisions, the Chief Product Owner collaborates with the Chief Scrum Master, other Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to develop a list of components and resources needed in common for all the teams throughout the project.
Applicants will be awarded the Scaled Scrum Product Owner Certified (SSPOC™) certificate by SCRUMstudy™ upon successfully passing the certification exam.
| Certification | Prerequisite Experience | Prerequisite Education | Target Audience | Cost of Exam | Maintaining certification | Current Pass Rate (%)*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertificationSSPOC™ | Prerequisite ExperienceNone | Prerequisite EducationSPOC® certified professional | Target AudienceAnyone who is interested in becoming a Chief Scrum Product Owner | Cost of ExamUSD 300 |
Maintaining certificationTake the recertification exam every 3 years or earn any SCRUMstudy™ Certification. More | Current Pass Rate (%)***95 |
Exam Format
- Multiple choice
- 70 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 90 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Current pass rate:95%
Audience Profile
This certification is appropriate for anyone who is interested in becoming a Chief Scrum Product Owner.
Prerequisites
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, it is preferable to complete the Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC™) certification before applying for the Scaled Scrum Product Owner certification. It is also highly recommended to attend a SSPOC™ training provided by a SCRUMstudy approved Authorized Training Partner(A.T.P.)
Content
Chapter 1 – Agile Overview
- What is Agile? and Why use Agile?
- The Agile Manifesto and its Principles
- Declaration of Interdependence
- Agile vs. Traditional Project Management
- Agile Methods
Chapter 2 – Scrum Overview
- Planning in Scrum
- Scrum Framework
- Scrum Roles
- Scrum Flow
Chapter 3 – Initiate
- Create Project Vision
- Identify Scrum Master and Stakeholder(s)
- Form Scrum Team
- Develop Epic(s)
- Create PrioritizedProductBacklog
- Conduct Release Planning
Chapter 4 – Plan and Estimate
- Create User Stories
- Estimate User Stories
- Commit User Stories
- Identify Tasks
- Estimate Tasks
- Create Sprint Backlog
Chapter 5 – Implement
- Create Deliverables
- Conduct Daily Standup
- Groom PrioritizedProduct Backlog
Chapter 6 – Review and Retrospect
- Demonstrate and Validate Sprint
- Retrospect Sprint
Chapter 7 – Release
- Ship Deliverables
- Retrospect Project
Chapter 8 – Scaling Scrum for Large Projects
- Create Large Project Components
- Conduct and CoordinateSprints
- PrepareLarge Project Release
- Impact of Large Projects to Fundamental Scrum Processes
Chapter 9 – Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise
- Create Program or PortfolioComponents
- Review and Update Scrum Guidance Body
- Create and Groom Program or PortfolioBacklog
- Coordinate Program or Portfolio Components
- Retrospect Program or PortfolioReleases
