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PSPO-A is an advanced-level credential for Product Owners, granted by Scrum.org, focusing on leadership, strategy, and enterprise product impact.

PSPO‑I certifies foundational Product Owner skills like backlog management and collaboration. In contrast, PSPO‑A delves deeper into advanced topics—strategic alignment, stakeholder influence, value metrics, and organizational impact—preparing you to lead product outcomes at scale.

PSPO‑I is recommended but not strictly required. What matters most is proven experience in a Product Owner role, familiarity with Scrum principles, and the mindset to engage with advanced-level material.

Typically, PSPO‑A is a 16‑hour, 2‑day course delivered by certified Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs), available both live in-person and virtual using tools like Zoom or Mural.

Yes—participants usually earn 14–16 Scrum Education Units (SEUs) and 16 Professional Development Units (PDUs), which can be applied to Scrum Alliance, PMI, and other credential renewals.

Yes, the PSPO‑A assessment is a scenario-based online test consisting of 18–20 high-difficulty questions. It’s open-book with a 60-minute time limit. Passing earns you the lifelong PSPO‑A certification.

The PSPO Advanced certification includes one attempt at the PSPO‑A assessment after the course. If you need more attempts, they can be purchased directly through Scrum.org.

You need to score at least 85% to pass the PSPO‑A exam according to Scrum.org standards.

Yes, like other certifications from Scrum.org, PSPO‑A does not expire and requires no renewal or additional fees.

Only accredited Professional Scrum Trainers (PSTs) from Scrum.org are authorized to teach PSPO‑A, ensuring a high-quality, standardized, and updated curriculum.

Yes, Scrum.org allows PSPO‑A sessions in a live virtual classroom format, with interactive elements, breakout groups, and collaboration tools.

Optimal class size ranges from 10–15 participants to ensure full interaction, meaningful feedback, and diagnosis of real-world product challenges.

Advance reading of the Scrum Guide, PSPO curriculum overview, and reflection on your own product ownership experience will help deepen your engagement. Some providers may assign pre-work or reflection exercises.

Ideal candidates are practicing Product Owners, Senior Product Managers, or Agile Coaches with several years of experience and familiarity with Scrum.

Yes, the course format includes interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and role-playing sessions to practice strategies around stakeholder management, metrics, and value delivery.

PSPO‑A positions you as a strategic product leader, eligible for roles such as Lead PO, Product Strategy Consultant, Agile Product Coach, Director of Product, and Chief Product Officer.

This varies by provider and delivery mode. Typically, training ranges from $1,500 to $2,500 USD, including one exam attempt. Additional attempts can be purchased separately on Scrum.org.

Absolutely—many professionals self-fund for career development. Online delivery also makes it accessible for remote learners.

Yes, we offer group discounts for teams. It's best to inquire directly, especially if you’re registering multiple participants.

PSPO‑A is backed by Scrum.org quality and global recognition with no renewal fees. Its emphasis is on strategic influence and value-based leadership, whereas some other programs focus more on Agile techniques or business analysis.

Absolutely—it's a respected advanced credential across industries.

You typically get one retake opportunity; further attempts can be purchased via Scrum.org.