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Scrum.org · Project Management & Agile · Professional

Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) exam guide

Exam PSPO II

Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II) proves advanced product ownership: business strategy, product value, stakeholder management and evolving the organization to support Product Owners. It targets Product Owners who already practise the role and want to show depth.

Questions40
Time limit60 minutes
Passing score85%
Exam fee$250 USD
Valid forSee official page
DeliveryOnline, unproctored, taken any time from a Scrum.org password (valid for one attempt, no expiry)

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

Who it's for

Experienced Product Owners and product managers who hold PSPO I.

What the exam covers

Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework—
Managing Products with Agility—
Evolving the Agile Organization—

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Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None (PSPO I and the PSPO Advanced class recommended)

Recommended: Product Owner experience and solid Scrum fundamentals.

Keeping it active

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

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Connecting business strategy to the Product Goal
  • Defining and measuring product value
  • Managing stakeholders and negotiating priorities
  • Using product roadmaps and vision
  • Helping organizations empower Product Owners
  • Applying Evidence-Based Management

Job roles

Senior Product OwnerProduct ManagerHead of ProductProduct LeadChief Product Owner

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: Re-read the Scrum Guide and Evidence-Based Management Guide.
  2. Week 2: Study product strategy, value metrics and stakeholder mapping (Scrum.org PSPO II learning path).
  3. Week 3: Practise scenarios: conflicting stakeholders, a Product Owner without authority, value vs output metrics.
  4. Week 4: Review the Product Owner Open, then sit the exam.

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

  • Managing Products with Agility carries the greatest emphasis; spend most study time there.
  • Partial credit applies to some questions; choose all correct options.
  • Favor answers that give the Product Owner real decision authority.
  • Value is measured by outcomes and evidence, not by delivering features on time.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does PSPO II cost?

$250 USD per attempt, plus applicable taxes.

Do I need PSPO I?

Not formally, but Scrum.org recommends it.

Does PSPO II expire?

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

How hard is PSPO II?

Harder than PSPO I: scenario-based questions require real Product Owner judgment, with an 85% pass mark.

What comes after PSPO II?

PSPO III, or adjacent credentials such as PPDV and PAL-EBM.

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.