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Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)
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PSPO Scrum.org Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Master the Scrum Guide 2020You are here
Read the Scrum Guide 2020 cover-to-cover at scrumguides.org. It is only ~13 pages. Memorize the three accountabilities, five events, three artifacts, three commitments, five Scrum values, and three empirical pillars. Every PSPO I question is anchored in this document.
Phase 2: Product Owner Accountability Deep Dive
Focus on the PO's three core accountabilities: maximizing value, managing the Product Backlog (ordered, transparent, understood), and developing and communicating the Product Goal. Understand what the PO can and cannot delegate.
Phase 3: All Events, Artifacts, and Commitments
Know every Scrum event's purpose, time-box, and attendees. Know the three artifacts and their paired commitments (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done). Understand the distinction between 'ordered' and 'prioritized' and between 'potentially releasable' and 'released.'
Phase 4: Practice Assessments
Score 100% on the free Product Owner Open and Scrum Open assessments on Scrum.org before attempting the real exam. Take timed mock exams simulating 80 questions in 60 minutes.
Phase 5: Take the Exam
Register and take the PSPO I assessment at scrum.org. Results are instant. If you score below 85%, review the topic areas where you missed questions and retake.
Can You Take the PSPO I Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Passwords purchased on Scrum.org never expire and are valid for one attempt
- •Online exam, taken from any internet-connected computer — no proctoring required
- •Lifetime certification — no annual renewal fees
- •Free Credly digital credential included
- •Available in English
PSPO I Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-4 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Scrum.org (online assessment platform — no proctoring required)
Retake Policy
Can retake immediately for $200 per attempt. PSPO course attendees who score below 85% within 14 days may receive one free retake per their training provider's policy.
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Reported exam pass rate: Estimated 70-80% first-attempt pass rate for well-prepared candidates (Scrum.org does not publish official rates). Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
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100 PSPO I-style questions covering all Scrum Guide 2020 topics tested on the real exam.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Empiricism & Scrum Theory
3 sections
The Scrum Team & Accountabilities
4 sections
The Sprint, Sprint Planning & Daily Scrum
3 sections
Sprint Review & Retrospective
2 sections
Scrum Artifacts & Definition of Done
3 sections
Self-Managing & Cross-Functional Teams
3 sections
PO Collaboration & Anti-Patterns
3 sections
Product Vision, Goal & Value
3 sections
Product Backlog Management
4 sections
Forecasting & Release Planning
3 sections
Business Strategy & Stakeholders
3 sections
PSPO I Exam Details
Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)
Administered by Scrum.org
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Scrum.org content outline
Forecasting and release planning, Product Vision and Product Goal, Product Backlog management, ordering and refinement, stakeholder collaboration, and understanding and applying value.
Self-managing teams, cross-functional Scrum Teams, the Product Owner accountability, working with Developers and Scrum Master, and effective collaboration patterns.
Empiricism, the three pillars (Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation), Scrum values, all five events, all three artifacts with commitments (Product Goal, Sprint Goal, Definition of Done).
What's Included
12 Chapters
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What's Next After the PSPO I?
After passing the PSPO I, you can pursue these career paths
PSPO II
Advance to PSPO II ($250) to validate advanced Product Owner skills including EBM, 6 PO stances, and product strategy.
PSM I
Add Professional Scrum Master I to deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master accountability and how it complements the Product Owner role.
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