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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Associate

Professional Scrum Product Owner - AI Essentials (PSPO-AI) exam guide

Exam PSPO-AI Essentials

Professional Scrum Product Owner - AI Essentials (PSPO-AI) proves you understand how Product Owners can use generative AI responsibly for product work: AI fundamentals, security and ethics, and AI-assisted product ownership such as research, backlog writing and stakeholder communication.

Questions40
Time limit60 minutes
Passing score85%
Exam fee$200 USD
Valid forSee official page
DeliveryOnline, unproctored, taken any time from a Scrum.org password (valid for one attempt, no expiry)

Format: Multiple choice. Fee note: Per attempt, plus applicable taxes; Scrum.org classes typically include one attempt.

Who it's for

Product Owners and product managers who use or plan to use AI tools in product discovery and backlog management.

What the exam covers

AI Theory and Primer—
AI Security and Ethics—
AI Product Ownership—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (the PSPO-AI Essentials class is recommended)

Recommended: Product Owner knowledge (PSPO I level) and hands-on use of generative AI tools.

Keeping it active

None. Scrum.org certifications are lifetime with no renewal or annual fee.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Explaining generative AI capabilities and limits
  • Applying AI security, privacy and ethics guardrails
  • Using AI for market and user research
  • Using AI to draft and refine Product Backlog items
  • Writing effective prompts for product work

Job roles

Product OwnerProduct ManagerAI Product ManagerBusiness AnalystProduct 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. Week 1: Review Product Owner accountabilities in the Scrum Guide.
  2. Week 1: Study AI fundamentals: LLMs, hallucination, bias and data privacy.
  3. Week 2: Practise prompting for user research synthesis, backlog item drafting and stakeholder summaries.
  4. Week 2: Take the free Product Owner AI Open assessment until near 100%, then book.

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

  • The Product Owner stays accountable for decisions; AI only assists.
  • Expect questions on verifying AI output before using it in the backlog.
  • Security questions focus on not exposing confidential product or customer data.
  • Know basic prompting patterns such as role, context, constraints and examples.

Frequently asked questions

How much does PSPO-AI Essentials cost?

$200 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

Is it technical?

No. It covers concepts and responsible use, not building AI systems.

Does PSPO-AI Essentials expire?

No. Scrum.org certifications are lifetime with no renewal or annual fee.

Is there a free practice test?

Yes. Scrum.org offers the free Product Owner AI Open assessment.

PSPO-AI vs PSPO I?

PSPO I covers product ownership in Scrum; PSPO-AI adds how to apply AI in that role. Take PSPO I first if you are new to the role.

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