Accreditation of Practice for

Product Owners

For Product Owners that want to demonstrate their proficiency beyond their participation on trainings. The Agile Coaches Alliance Product Owner Accreditation of Practice (AOP-PO) accredits the practical experience of Product Owners based on evidence an proper understanding of Scrum an the accountabilities of a Product Owner.
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Why to pursue an accreditation of practice?

Recognition and Credibility

Accreditation validates your practical experience and proficiency as a Scrum Master, providing external recognition and increasing your credibility within the industry. It demonstrates your commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Enhanced Marketability

Being accredited sets you apart from others in the job market. It increases your chances of securing exciting job opportunities and career advancement, as organizations often prioritize candidates with recognized credentials.

Expanded Knowledge and Skills

Through the accreditation process, you will deepen your understanding of the Scrum Master role, gain insights into best practices, and acquire new skills. This knowledge enables you to effectively guide and support Scrum teams, drive agility, and navigate complex projects.

Networking and Community

Accreditation connects you with a community of like-minded professionals, giving you access to valuable networking opportunities. Engaging with peers and experienced Agile Coaches allows for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Professional Development

Accreditation is not just a one-time achievement. It represents an ongoing commitment to professional growth. By maintaining your accreditation, you stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments, ensuring your skills remain relevant in a rapidly evolving Agile landscape.

Guidance and Mentorship:

During the one-on-one call with a highly qualified Agile Coach, you can receive personalized guidance and mentorship tailored to your specific needs and goals. The coach can provide insights, answer questions, and offer valuable advice based on their extensive experience in the field.

Course Lessons

Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience as a Product Owner

Demonstrate at least 2 years of experience as a Product Owner based on evidence (contract, pictures, written recommendations ..).

Scrum Product Owner Knowledge

Answer 2 questions related to performing the role of the Product Owner.

Sustaining product Goals

Provide evidence on sustaining 2 real life product goals.

Product strategy 

Provide evidence on product strategy for 2 real products.

Customer centricity

Provide evidence of a facilitation activity on empathising with Customers and Users.

Product Metrics

Provide one case study of Product hypothesis validation.

Product backlog management

Provide one case study on working with a Product Backlog demonstrating prioritization methods, refinement, and collaboration with the team .

Continuous improvement mindset

Share your self improvement goals as a Product Owner.
Who is going to accredit my practical experience? the

Agile Coaches Alliance

The industry is facing a challenge where many Agile transformations are being led by individuals who lack proper training and experience, yet still claim to be Agile Coaches.
This is a problem as it can lead to ineffective implementations and wasted resources.

At the Agile Coaches Alliance, we aim to address this issue by accrediting organizations and individuals that have demonstrated a serious commitment to their Scrum and Agile implementations by working with Accredited Coaches.

Agile Coaches Alliance Accredited Coaches (ACA-AC) are highly experienced Agile Coaches  and have undergone rigorous training and evaluation in both Agile and coaching, ensuring world-class professionalism in their practice.

Agile Coaches Alliance Accredited Coaches hold top level Agile Coaching certifications such as Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Team Coach (CTC) certifications by the Scrum Alliance® and ICF-ACC, ICF-PCC certifications by the International coaching federation among others. "Certified Enterprise Coach" and "Certified Team Coach" are certification marks of Scrum Alliance, Inc. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Agile Coaches Alliance © 2023 All Rights Reserved.
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