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    Registration Options

    Premium - $795

    DEEP LEARNING

    • 6 month subscription
    • Target completion in 4-5 months
    • 30% more deep-dive lesson content
    • 1-on-1 mentoring and additional asynchronous feedback
    • Unlimited instructor-led virtual classroom sessions

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    Express - $495

    BUILT FOR SPEED

    • 3 month subscription
    • Target completion in under 2 months
    • Video lessons, assessments, and projects
    • Asynchronous instructor feedback
    • 4 instructor-led virtual classroom sessions

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    YOU decide how you learn.

    We offer two A-CSM online programs: 

    Express: progress as quick as possible   OR   Premium: more thorough and instructor guided 

    Both programs offer students fast, condensed lessons combined with on-the-job application of key Agile concepts for immediate business impact.

    • 14 video lessons
    • 20+ facilitation tools
    • Interactive assessments
    • 13 downloadable workbooks
    • Multiple instructor-led virtual classroom sessions each month
    • Challenges for Premium program students to apply what they learn and receive instructor feedback

    Hosted by: CEO Jason Tanner

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    Certified Scrum Trainer for over 10 years | Over 4,000 students

    Guided Scrum Master development at:

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    NO MORE boring lectures!

    Program Overview:

    Master new Scrum Master skills by completing fourteen concise, self-paced courses reinforced with live interaction with your instructor and other students.

    What's included with your subscription?

    • Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner certification from the Scrum Alliance upon completion of all courses and at least four virtual classroom sessions
    • Access to all courses through a premier learning management system
    • A comprehensive downloadable workbook with all content for each course to keep and reference throughout your career
    • Opportunity to attend at least four virtual classroom sessions with your instructor and other students
    • Expert support from your instructor throughout your program
    • Multiple techniques to increase your efficiency and effectiveness as a Product Owner
    • Curated resources - books, blogs, and videos - related to the topic of each course
    • Premium subscribers complete on the job challenges to apply what they learn in each course and receive instructor feedback

    Our Unique Format

    Most on-line training is boring and prone to distraction. Too many instructors talk for far too long about topics and theories not relevant to real world application. With our A-CSPO program, all our videos are crisp (no more than fifteen minutes) and are combined with practical exercises so you can immediately put into practice what you have learned under the mentorship of a Certified Scrum Trainer. Leveraging our experience with Accelerated Learning, your Applied Frameworks Online Training instructors have derived a powerful training approach that keeps the A-CSPO courses short, fun, focused and meaningful to the real world of Agile product management.

     

    Build relationships with instructors and classmates

    Learning works best when you are in a community and the best learning experiences are shared. Each month, you can join one or more one-hour Virtual Classrooms with your Certified Scrum Trainer and other students to check progress, share ideas, answer questions, offer encouragement and receive support. In our program, you will feel like you are completing your A-CSPO journey within a team, even though it is an online program.

     

    Who is not a candidate for this program

    This course is not for people looking for a short, two or three day workshop. There are many other options for you. This program requires at least two months for Express students and four months for Premium students to successfully complete the courses, apply what they learn along the way, and find time to participate in virtual classrooms.

    Course Name Key Concepts
    Advanced Product Visioning Creating compelling product visions, techniques for vision alignment across stakeholders, and methods to communicate vision effectively throughout the organization
    Fundamentals of Product Strategy Understanding product strategy frameworks, market analysis techniques, competitive positioning, and aligning product strategy with business objectives
    Advanced Product Backlog Management Extended discussion on Product Backlog ordering and refinement, multiple techniques to improve both activities, creating effective user stories, and managing technical debt
    Stakeholder Management & Communication Identifying and managing diverse stakeholder groups, communication strategies for different audiences, and techniques for managing conflicting priorities
    Product Discovery & Validation Methods for discovering customer needs, hypothesis-driven development, A/B testing, and validation techniques to reduce product risk
    Advanced User Story Techniques Story mapping, user journey mapping, personas development, and techniques for writing effective acceptance criteria
    Product Metrics & Analytics Defining key product metrics, using data to drive product decisions, understanding leading vs. lagging indicators, and measuring product success
    Product Roadmapping Creating and maintaining product roadmaps, balancing short-term and long-term planning, and communicating roadmap changes to stakeholders
    Product Owner Leadership Developing leadership skills as a Product Owner, building influence without authority, and techniques for driving product decisions
    Scaling Product Ownership Managing product ownership in large organizations, coordinating with multiple teams, and techniques for scaling product management practices
    Advanced Facilitation for Product Owners Facilitation techniques for product planning sessions, stakeholder workshops, and collaborative decision-making processes
    Product Economics & Value Understanding product economics, calculating ROI, prioritization techniques based on value, and cost of delay concepts
    The Product Owner Mindset Developing the right mindset for product ownership, balancing customer needs with business objectives, and maintaining product ownership accountability

     

    Do you have questions?

    Simply click this link to schedule time with Jason to get answers.

     

    Register for Premium now or register for Express now.

     

     

    Reviews from Previous Students

    Quality Material & Interaction

    “If you are looking for quality virtual training experience, I highly recommend Applied Frameworks. The classes were incredibly engaging, well managed, and their instructor pool is steeped in very talented experts”
    Experts at Your Convenience

    “The A-CSPO course was full of insightful and practical advice, and was made an absolute delight thanks to the mentors.”
    Become Part of our Family

    “I am proud to announce that I have completed my A-CSPO course, and saddened by this journey coming to an end. Thank you to the course mentors for your insights and guidance throughout.” 

    Why A-CSPO over CSPO?

    Click to learn how YOU will benefit from an upgraded certification!

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    About the Course

    Our Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner course was designed by the trainers who wrote the certification standard, Jason Tanner and Carlton Nettleton.

     

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    Course Curriculum

    Is this course for you?

    Download our study plan PDF to learn this course's topics and learning objectives. It's super simple, just fill out the form to the right and get the PDF.

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    • Course Overview

      Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)

      Our methodology focuses on practical applications that can be immediately implemented in your work. Additionally, we offer a personalized learning experience that allows you to determine the order in which you acquire the material.

      This comprehensive program is designed for Product Owners who are eager to enhance their expertise in Agile product management and take the first step towards becoming a Certified Scrum Professional – Product Owner. This certification serves as your pathway to becoming a Certified Scrum Trainer® or landing that coveted role as a Product Manager.

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    • What Makes our Course Unique

      Training with Applied Frameworks.

      When we sat down to design this program for the Scrum Alliance, we were guided by three core principles:

      1. Our Premium program sets the bar for rigor and completeness in its category. However, we understand that some learners may have a need for speed, which is why we also offer an Express option to help you achieve your goals quickly.
      2. We believe you should be in control of pace and direction of your learning journey. You decide what you learn, when.
      3. Many students benefit from direct instructor interaction. That’s why we offer a Premium subscription option with even more personalized feedback and advice.

      If you have decided to become an Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner, you are serious about your career. This program is designed for you.

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    • What's in it for You?

      What you will Receive.

      • Recognition by the Scrum Alliance as an Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner
      • One-year membership in the Profitable Software Community with Access to Horizon.
      • A copy of Software Profit Streams™ by Jason Tanner & Luke Hohmann
      Book review Review

    Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO)

    Our methodology focuses on practical applications that can be immediately implemented in your work. Additionally, we offer a personalized learning experience that allows you to determine the order in which you acquire the material.

    This comprehensive program is designed for Product Owners who are eager to enhance their expertise in Agile product management and take the first step towards becoming a Certified Scrum Professional – Product Owner. This certification serves as your pathway to becoming a Certified Scrum Trainer® or landing that coveted role as a Product Manager.

    af-psa-tab-accelerated-learning

    Training with Applied Frameworks.

    When we sat down to design this program for the Scrum Alliance, we were guided by three core principles:

    1. Our Premium program sets the bar for rigor and completeness in its category. However, we understand that some learners may have a need for speed, which is why we also offer an Express option to help you achieve your goals quickly.
    2. We believe you should be in control of pace and direction of your learning journey. You decide what you learn, when.
    3. Many students benefit from direct instructor interaction. That’s why we offer a Premium subscription option with even more personalized feedback and advice.

    If you have decided to become an Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner, you are serious about your career. This program is designed for you.

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    What you will Receive.

    • Recognition by the Scrum Alliance as an Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner
    • One-year membership in the Profitable Software Community with Access to Horizon.
    • A copy of Software Profit Streams™ by Jason Tanner & Luke Hohmann
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    Add to your network by bonding with students and instructors
    Say Goodbye to boring lectures
    Progress at your own pace - All you need is an hour per week.
    Differentiate yourself in a Crowded Market

    “The hands-on, interactive teaching style was perfect for me as a visual learner. So glad this was not two days of death by PowerPoint.”

    Gloria J.

    “The organization of the course was excellent. I really valued the pre-course readings and homework which allowed the live course to be dynamic and focused on solving cases rather than covering the finite details of the methodology.”

    Anna Maria Q.

    “The class felt very interactive despite not being co-located. The combination of the Miro board and Zoom breakout rooms helped a lot in creating an inclusive environment.”

    Jemma B.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Will this program help my career?

    YES!  For the first time, you can now receive your A-CSPO training completely online in a guided mentoring program designed by Certified Scrum Trainers (CST) specifically for Product Owners looking to achieve a deeper understanding of how product management intersects with Scrum and Agile.

    This program offers A-CSPO students fast, condensed lessons combined with on-the-job application of key concepts for immediate effect.

    How much time to I need?

    All you need is an hour per week.  People want to know more about Scrum and Agile and how it relates to product management, but they simply do not have time to spend eight hours (or more!) in a classroom.

    Our A-CSPO program is comprised of sixteen online courses, which include short lectures, engaging exercises, and useful step-by-step frameworks to test out with your team and products.

    What's the Format of the Course?

    Most online training is boring and prone to distraction. Too many instructors talk for far too long about topics and theories not relevant for real-world application.

    With our A-CSPO program, all our lectures are crisp (no more than fifteen minutes) and combined with practical, on-the-job exercises so you can immediately practice what you have learned.

    Get ready for a powerful training approach that keeps the A-CSPO lessons short, creative, focused, and meaningful to the industry of Agile product management and software development.

    Will I meet people?

    Definitely! Learning works best when you are in a community, and the best learning experiences are shared.

    Each month, you can dial into one or more one-hour virtual classroom sessions with your CST instructor and other students to check progress, share ideas, answer questions, offer encouragement, and give some support. In our program, you will feel like you are doing your A-CSPO journey within a team, even though it is an online program.

    What qualifications do I need?

    We welcome everybody to start the program. However, you will need to meet certain criteria to receive your A-CSPO certification:

    1. A current Certified Scrum Product Owner® certification from the Scrum Alliance®.
    2. 12 or more months of experience as a Product Owner within the last 5 years.
    3. Attend at least four instructor-led virtual classroom sessions (you are welcome to attend more of course!).
    4. Complete all the on-line modules, quizzes and assignments.
    5. Bring a positive attitude and desire to make a real impact along with your team.

    What will I learn?

    • Mastering the Product Backlog

    • User Stories

    • Rapid Vision Generation

    • Roadmapping that Works

    • Hypothesis Testing

    • Getting to Done

    • In-person Collaboration

    • On-line Collaboration

    • Facilitation

    • Inclusive Solutions

    • Product Owner Stance

    • Scaling Scrum & Agile

    • Extreme Programming

    What backgrounds do students usually have?

    Previous students come from a wide range of backgrounds.  Some include:

    • Product Owners, Product Managers, and other entrepreneurs
    • Certified ScrumMasters, Agile Coaches, and other change agents
    • Certified Scrum Professionals looking to renew their certification
    • Architects, Business Analysts, and Technical Managers