Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA) Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA) course, students should possess the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of product management and Agile principles.
• Familiarity with common Agile practices and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience working in a team environment, preferably in a business or IT context.
• An interest in developing skills related to product ownership and business analysis.
• Willingness to engage in interactive, hands-on learning experiences and group discussions.
• Proficiency in English, as the course materials and instruction will be delivered in this language.

Please note, while previous experience in a product ownership or business analysis role can be beneficial, it is not a strict requirement for this course. The program is designed to build on foundational knowledge and develop expertise in the field of product ownership analysis.

Target Audience for Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA)

The IIBA®-CPOA course equips product owners with advanced skills and certification for effective product ownership analysis.

• Current and aspiring Product Owners
• Agile Business Analysts
• Scrum Masters looking to deepen their understanding of the Product Owner role
• Product Managers transitioning to Agile frameworks
• Software Developers interested in product management
• Project Managers pivoting to Agile methodologies
• Quality Assurance Specialists seeking a broader understanding of Agile product development
• User Experience (UX) Designers who collaborate with Product Owners
• Agile Coaches training Product Owner teams
• Business stakeholders who work closely with Product Owners
• Team Leaders aiming to enhance their Agile leadership skills
• Entrepreneurs managing their own product development
• Innovation Managers focused on Agile practices
• IT Professionals wanting to specialize in product analysis
• Marketing Professionals involved in product strategy and user experience
• Customer Success Managers who wish to understand product development better

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA)?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

The IIBA®-CPOA course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to excel as Product Owners, blending product management with agile practices for optimal product delivery.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the role, responsibilities, and skills required for an effective Product Owner.
• Distinguish between the Product Owner and Agile Business Analyst roles to clarify their unique contributions.
• Gain insights into the CPOA certification process, including eligibility, objectives, exam syllabus, and knowledge areas.
• Explore the Product Ownership Analysis (POA) framework, understanding its value and how it evolves the Product Owner role.
• Learn how to integrate business analysis with product ownership to enhance product development in agile environments.
• Comprehend Agile Product Management principles and how they relate to POA and agile planning horizons.
• Master the POA framework, including how to apply foundational concepts, cultivate customer intimacy, and engage the whole team effectively.
• Develop the capability to make an impact, deliver often, learn fast, and obsess about delivering value through products.
• Acquire practical skills in various POA techniques such as backlog refinement, empathy mapping, and value stream mapping.
• Understand how to define and measure product success using metrics, KPIs, and techniques like Kano Analysis and Value Proposition Canvas.