Product Owner: Essential Skills and Tools for Innovation
Master product ownership with strategic planning, backlog management, and value delivery techniques. Perfect for aspiring product leaders.
Master product ownership with strategic planning, backlog management, and value delivery techniques. Perfect for aspiring product leaders.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full IBM Product Owner Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Refine product vision and strategy aligned with market conditions and customer needs
Master advanced backlog management including prioritization strategies and technical debt handling
Implement user story mapping techniques for complex products and MVP identification
Apply lean startup principles for validating assumptions and maximizing value delivery
Plan and prioritize product releases based on business value and market feedback
Develop effective communication skills for stakeholder management
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
13 Hours PreRecorded video
10 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course equips learners with essential skills and tools for effective product ownership in agile environments. The curriculum covers strategic foundations of product ownership, including value maximization, requirements elicitation, and technical debt management. Learners will master product planning techniques such as Lean Canvas, KPI development, product roadmaps, and release planning. The course also explores agile practices, persona development, acceptance testing, and UX integration. Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, participants will develop core competencies in velocity planning, customer feedback management, and cross-functional collaboration, preparing them to maximize product value and drive innovation.
Introduction to Product Ownership and Strategic Foundations
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Product Planning, Roadmaps, and Metrics
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Agile Practices, Technical Skills, and Communication
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Final Project, Final Assessment, and Course Wrap-Up
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Distinguished Expert in Project Management Education and Corporate Training
Daniel C. Yeomans brings over 45 years of experience in Information Technology and education, currently serving as Project Management Subject Matter Expert at SkillUp EdTech and primary project management lead for Northwest University's MBA program. His extensive professional credentials include multiple certifications in project management (PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA), agile methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO), and quality management (ASQ CMQ/OE). His career spans significant roles including Professor at Northwest University (2000-present), Senior Project/Process Manager at P17Group (2003-2023), and course developer for Microsoft Corporation (2001-2011). He has authored four influential books on project management and business case development, including guides for PMI-RMP and PMI-SP certification examinations. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application of management skills, helping students transform theoretical knowledge into real-world success. His course development work includes comprehensive programs in project management, risk management, process management, and finance, demonstrating his commitment to advancing professional education in business and technology fields.
Leaders in Technology Education and Professional Development
SkillUp EdTech has established itself as a comprehensive education platform offering cutting-edge courses across multiple technology domains. Their course catalog spans crucial areas including Data Science, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Professional Certifications. Their teaching methodology combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through hands-on labs, capstone projects, and real-world case studies. The platform offers both self-paced and instructor-led options, featuring one-on-one mentoring, live classes, and peer discussion forums. Their curriculum is designed in collaboration with industry leaders and academia, ensuring content remains relevant and aligned with current market demands. The platform specializes in certification preparation for various professional qualifications including CAPM, PMI-PgMP, CSM, and various Microsoft certifications. Their Generative AI series covers applications across multiple domains including HR, Business Intelligence, Product Management, and Project Management. The platform maintains a 67% course completion rate, significantly higher than the industry average, attributed to their human-centered approach and comprehensive support system. Their partnerships with major technology companies ensure course content reflects current industry standards and practices, while their focus on practical experience through projects and labs helps students develop job-ready skills
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