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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Associate

Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) exam guide

Exam PSPO I

Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) proves you understand how a Product Owner maximizes value in Scrum: product vision, Product Goal, backlog management, stakeholder work and release planning. It is the standard rigorous credential for Product Owners and product managers in Scrum environments.

Questions80
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, multiple answer and true/false. Fee note: Per attempt, plus applicable taxes; Scrum.org classes typically include one attempt.

Who it's for

Product Owners, product managers, business analysts and Scrum Masters who need to understand value-driven product ownership.

What the exam covers

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework—
Developing People and Teams—
Managing Products with Agility—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (a course is recommended but not required)

Recommended: Scrum Guide knowledge and experience in a product or Product Owner role.

Keeping it active

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

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Defining product vision and Product Goal
  • Ordering the Product Backlog for value
  • Engaging stakeholders and customers
  • Forecasting and release planning
  • Measuring value (Evidence-Based Management basics)
  • Working with Developers on refinement and Done

Job roles

Product OwnerProduct ManagerBusiness AnalystProduct LeadDigital Product Manager

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the Scrum Guide closely, focusing on Product Owner accountability, Product Goal and Product Backlog.
  2. Week 1-2: Take the free Product Owner Open and Scrum Open assessments until you score 100%.
  3. Week 2: Read the Evidence-Based Management Guide and Scrum.org articles on value and stakeholders.
  4. Week 3: Review release planning and forecasting, then book the exam when practice scores exceed 95%.

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 is one person, not a committee; answers that split the accountability are wrong.
  • Value questions favor measuring outcomes over output (velocity is not value).
  • Know that the Product Owner may delegate work but remains accountable.
  • With 45 seconds per question, skip long ones and return.
  • Only the Product Owner can cancel a Sprint.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does PSPO I cost?

$200 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

How hard is PSPO I?

Comparable to PSM I: an 85% pass mark with 80 questions in 60 minutes.

Does PSPO I expire?

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

PSPO I vs Scrum Alliance CSPO?

CSPO requires a course and renewal; PSPO I has no course requirement, never expires and has a stricter exam.

Should I take PSM I or PSPO I first?

Take the one matching your role; the Scrum Guide content overlaps, so the second is easier.

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.