Certified Scrum Product Owner® · CSPO
Learn Product Ownership That Goes Beyond Backlog Ordering
A live certification class focused on customers, stakeholders, product decisions, and turning ideas into work teams can act on.
- Live, interactive class
- No exam required
- 2-year SA membership included
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Taught live by Brian MilnerCertified Scrum Trainer and host of the Agile Mentors Podcast and the People Over Prompts podcast.
Why this class
What Makes This Class Different
The CSPO is about judgment and prioritization, not just process. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Mentored by Mike Cohn
Brian works closely with Mike Cohn, Scrum Alliance co-founder and author of foundational books on story point estimation and user stories. Brian takes that same pragmatic approach to Scrum as Mike.
Value Over Volume
The Standish Group found that 64% of software features are rarely or never used. This class focuses on the judgment calls that prevent that waste.
Hands-on, Not Lecture-Heavy
Exercises around prioritization, user story writing, and product vision that you can apply immediately. No death by slide deck.
AI-Aware, Not AI-Hype
Practical ways AI is changing product ownership, including tools and techniques for discovery, backlog refinement, stakeholder conversations, and better product decisions. Grounded in practice, not buzzwords.
Recognized in the Agile Community
Host of the Agile Mentors Podcast and the new People Over Prompts podcast. Keynote speaker at regional Scrum Gatherings. Mentored directly by Mike Cohn, Scrum Alliance co-founder.
Access After Class Ends
Ongoing access to Brian for questions, plus access to Brian's exclusive Discord community. The learning does not stop when class does.
The short version
What This Class Delivers
“Clarity on what Product Owners actually do”
Focus on value decisions, backlog discipline, and stakeholder alignment, not just Scrum definitions and framework vocabulary.
“A trainer with a real track record”
20+ years across development, leadership, and agile coaching, plus a collaboration with Mike Cohn that brings the same practical approach to product ownership.
“Practical AI skills alongside product ownership”
Practical ways AI is changing product ownership, plus tools and techniques for discovery, backlog refinement, and better product decisions.
“Content that actually sticks”
Every topic is taught, then practiced or discussed. No slide deck marathon. No passive learning.
“The cert, no exam required”
CSPO issued upon active participation in the full class. No exam required by Scrum Alliance.
Your trainer
Brian Milner, CST
Brian hosts the Agile Mentors Podcast and People Over Prompts, where he explores practical agility, AI, product work, and how teams can adapt without losing the human side of work. He has spent more than two decades in software development, leadership, and agile coaching, and was mentored directly by Mike Cohn, Scrum Alliance co-founder.
His classes are live, conversational, and built around real situations rather than slide decks. You will leave with approaches you can use with your team the next day.
- CST
- A-CSM
- A-CSPO
- CAL 1
- SAFe SA
- LeSS Practitioner
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Logistics
Class Schedule
All times are Central Time (CT). The class is live and interactive, so plan to attend the full sessions.
Day 1
Monday, July 20, 2026
Day 2
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
What's Included
- CSPO certification fee included (no exam required by Scrum Alliance)
- 2-year Scrum Alliance membership
- Access to exclusive AI tools as they are developed
- Access to the exclusive AE Discord channel
- Ongoing access to Brian for questions and guidance
- Discounts on future Agility Evolved classes
Certification is granted upon active participation and successful completion of learning objectives.
Who Should Attend
The CSPO has no hard prerequisites. It is a good fit for any of the following.
- Product managers, BAs, or team leads moving into a Product Owner role
- Existing Product Owners looking for the official Scrum Alliance certification
- Developers or Scrum Masters who want to understand the PO perspective
- Anyone responsible for backlog management or product direction
Student feedback
What Students Say About Brian
From verified Trustpilot reviews of Brian's CSPO classes.
“Brian Milner is an exceptional instructor whose professionalism and real-world expertise truly set him apart. His deep understanding of Agile projects and organizational transformations, drawn from diverse experiences across companies of all sizes, brought invaluable insights to the classroom.”
“I really enjoyed the CSPO course taught by Brian Milner. He is an excellent instructor, and does a great job in weaving lecture components, group exercises, and class discussion into his agenda.”
“The instructor for this course was very knowledgeable and helpful. He facilitated great discussions with the group and used real world examples to help us understand the material.”
Certified Scrum Product Owner® · CSPO
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Certified Scrum Product Owner® · July 20-21, 2026
Class summary
- Course
- Certified Scrum Product Owner®
- Dates
- July 20-21, 2026
- Format
- Live online via Zoom
- Price
- $349.00
Small live class. Seats are limited.
Fulfills the educational requirement for the CSPO® certification. Includes 2-year Scrum Alliance membership.
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Before you decide
Common Questions
Answers to the questions students ask most before registering.
No. Scrum Alliance does not require an exam for the CSPO. You earn the certification by attending and actively participating in the full class.
Have a different question? Use the chat assistant in the corner and Brian will get you an answer.
Ready to maximize the value your team delivers?
Live, interactive CSPO training with Brian Milner, CST. No exam required. 2-year SA membership included.
Fulfills the educational requirement for the CSPO® certification. Includes 2-year Scrum Alliance membership.
$349.00
CSPO · July 20-21, 2026