SCRUM / Agile:
SCRUM Product Owner Certified (SPOC)
6 months e-learning + web-based exam + two free retakes
€600 + VAT
“At its root, Scrum is based on a simple idea: whenever you start a project, why not regularly check in, see if what you’re doing is heading in the right direction, and if it’s actually what people want? And question whether there are any ways to improve how you’re doing what you’re doing…”
― Jeff Sutherland,
SCRUM / Agile:
SCRUM Product Owner Certified (SMC®)
E-learning + Web-based examination
The Product Owner represents the interests of the stakeholder community to the Scrum Team.
Key information about this course:
Price: 600€ + VAT ( 6 month E-learning + exam voucher + two free retakes)
- Instructor led video presentations
- Printable online student courseware
- Online testing with detailed responses
- Membership in our online SCRUM/AGILE Mentoring Community™
Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®) certification exam is designed to confirm applicants practical and working knowledge of Scrum that equips them to handle the business aspects and business stakeholders in a Scrum environment.
Product Owner represents the interests of the business stakeholders in the Scrum Team. Commonly called ‘the voice of the customer’, the Product Owner is responsible for ensuring clear communication of product or service functionality requirements. The Product Owner also prioritizes the requirements from the point of view of an end user, for maximum business benefit, defines the Acceptance Criteria, Done Criteria, and ensuring those criteria are met. Applicants will be awarded the Scrum Product Owner Certified (SPOC®) certificate by
SCRUMstudy™ upon successfully passing the certification exam.
The aim of the SPOC® course is to:
- Provide deep understanding of the philosophies and principles in the Scrum framework
- Provide a practical knowledge of Product Owner’s perspective including roles, meetings, and artifacts.
- Prepare participants to be comfortable in taking on the role of Product Owner in their organizations as well as to manage common issues and roadblocks.
- Prepare participants to take SPOC® exam upon completion of the course.
At the end of this course the delegate will be prepared for the SPOC® exam
This is highly recommended for anyone in a company who works in a Scrum Project and interfaces with business stakeholders or works as a Product Owner in a Scrum Team. This will also be very useful for those who are interested in understanding the details of Scrum and how this framework could be used effectively.
- Delegates will be familiar with the concepts, advantages, and challenges of the Scrum framework.
- Delegates will be adept in handling the business aspects of the Scrum framework and business stakeholder engagement.
- Delegates will be equipped with the knowledge needed to play the role of a Product Owner in their organizations and help their organizations adopt the Scrum framework. This knowledge will include a functional understanding of the other roles in Scrum.
- Delegates will have knowledge pertaining to and the ability to anticipate issues related to the practical implementation of Scrum
- High quality videos, study guides, chapter tests, and case study
- High quality hands-on training using role-plays and case-studies.
- Course fee includes certification exam fee.
- Complimentary copy of the SBOK® Guide
- We promise a highly engaging course that ensures high retention of concepts and theories.
- Students are encouraged to work through the concepts rather than just listen to them—this provides better
internalization and retention. - Students work through a case study to simulate product development using the Scrum Framework.
There is no formal prerequisite for this certification. However, SDC® or SMC® Certified professionals will be able to better understand the concepts required for this certification exam.
- Multiple choice
- 140 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 180 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Current pass rate: 93%
- Two free retakes
Take SDC® Recertification exam every 3 years or earn any SCRUMstudy™ Certification.
A SCRUMstudy™ certificate should be renewed within three calendar years of its issue date. As the Scrum/Agile field is maturing, it is important for practitioners to be abreast of current and latest innovations in the field. For example, the current version of the SBOK™ Guide includes details on Scaling Scrum for Large Projects and Scaling Scrum for the Enterprise. Sections on improving the Scrum Guidance Body and Planning in Scrum have also been updated. Maintaining a certificate enables a student to demonstrate his/her commitment to continuing learning. It also demonstrates the student’s knowledge of Scrum/Agile to employers, peers and colleagues.
A student can renew his/her certificate in the following ways:
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Renew Through Your Training Provider (ATP):
Students may contact their Authorized Training Provider (ATP) directly for assistance with recertification. ATPs may be able to offer students cost-effective options for recertifying.
Note Students can purchase Recertification exam or SCRUMstudy™ certification course from an Authorized Training Partner (A.T.P.) in their region to get discounts and additional Certification/Recertification options. Students also have the option to purchase directly from SCRUMstudy™.
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Re-Certification:
Students can renew all their existing certifications on SCRUMstudy by taking the Recertification Exam through their SCRUMstudy account.
This is a quick and affordable option for students who simply wish to extend the validity of their current certification.
The Recertification course is not as extensive as the full Certification course and includes only half the number of exam questions. A student can pass the Recertification Exam with just a few hours of study.
Passing the Recertification Exam implies that the student has reviewed the latest concepts from the SBOK Guide. As such, all previous certifications held by the student will be renewed for 3 years from the date of passing this exam.
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Self-Certification:
This is a simple recertification process in which students can renew all their existing certifications on SCRUMstudy through a Self-Certification method. Students must confirm that they have completed 40 hours of study relevant to Scrum within the past 3 years.
They are also required to provide a brief write-up describing their self-study during this period and can renew their certifications by paying the applicable self-certification fee.
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Upgrade via Higher-Level Certification:
Students can also renew their certification by enrolling in a higher-level SCRUMstudy course. This can be purchased after the student logs into their online portal.
Once the student completes and passes the higher-level certification, all previous certifications under the same brand are automatically renewed for another 3 years.
This option is ideal for students who wish to advance their knowledge while renewing their existing credentials.
Certification Hierarchy
SCRUMstudy™ certified professionals help organizations improve their project delivery processes which leads to increased ROI. Their specific Scrum knowledge promotes a practical approach to product development, which includes the anticipation and response to issues and changes in a timely manner
Though there is no mandatory prerequisite for most of the SCRUMstudy™ certifications, it may help to follow the preferred hierarchical structure.
Starting July 1st 2025, all SCRUMstudy™ certifications will be based on SBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition.
SCRUM Product Owner Certified (SPOC) – e-learning
Exam Format:
- Multiple choice
- 140 questions per exam
- No negative marks for wrong answers
- 180 minutes duration
- Proctored online exam
- Two free retakes
- Current pass rate: 93%
Maintaining certification: To maintain the certification status, Scrum Developer Certified (SDC™) professional will need to earn 25 re-certification credits every 3 years.