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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) exam guide

Exam CSPO

The Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance shows you have been trained in the Product Owner accountability: maximizing value, managing the Product Backlog and working with stakeholders. It is earned by completing a live course with no exam, and is widely recognized by hiring managers for product owner roles.

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Valid for2 years
DeliveryLive in-person or live online course with a Certified Scrum Trainer

Format: No exam; earned by completing the course. Fee note: Certification included in the course fee; prices vary by trainer.

Who it's for

Product owners, product managers, business analysts and domain experts who represent customers and stakeholders to Scrum teams.

What the exam covers

Product Owner core competencies—
Purpose and strategy (vision, goals)—
Understanding customers and users—
Validating product assumptions—
Product Backlog management—
Stakeholder collaboration—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: Complete a CSPO course (16 hours in person or 14 hours live online) with a Certified Scrum Trainer; accept the license agreement.

Recommended: None required.

Keeping it active

Valid 2 years. Renew by earning 20 Scrum Education Units and paying USD 100.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Defining product vision and Product Goal
  • Ordering the Product Backlog by value
  • Writing and refining backlog items
  • Stakeholder management
  • Hypothesis-driven validation
  • Release and roadmap planning

Job roles

Product OwnerProduct ManagerBusiness AnalystProduct AnalystDigital Product Lead

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Before the course: read the Scrum Guide and a product discovery primer.
  2. Days 1-2: Attend the CSPO course and participate in the backlog and vision exercises.
  3. Week 1 after: Apply one technique (story mapping, impact mapping) to a real backlog.
  4. Optional: take PSPO I from Scrum.org to add an exam-based credential.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • There is no test; the credential depends on full attendance and participation.
  • Choose a trainer whose course includes discovery and stakeholder exercises, not just Scrum basics.
  • Pair CSPO with an exam-based credential (PSPO I or SAFe POPM) if hiring filters require proof of testing.
  • Track SEUs from day one so renewal at two years is easy.
  • Use Scrum Alliance's member resources for free SEU-eligible learning.

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Frequently asked questions

Does CSPO have an exam?

No. Scrum Alliance awards CSPO on completion of the course.

How do I renew CSPO?

Every two years, earn 20 SEUs and pay USD 100.

CSPO vs PSPO I?

CSPO requires a live course and no exam; PSPO I from Scrum.org is an exam with no required course and no expiry.

Is CSPO worth it?

It is widely recognized for product owner roles, but its value comes from the course quality and how you apply it.

Can I take CSPO without CSM?

Yes. There is no prerequisite.

Official page: www.scrumalliance.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.