Introduction Agile & Scrum for Product Owner Certification (Udemy.com)
[UNOFFICIAL] Learn about agility and Scrum. Prepare for your Project Manager or Product Owner certification in 2025!
Created by: Valentin Despa
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- Updated for 2024 exams!
- Prepare for the Product Owner exam (UNOFFICIAL)
- Ask questions in the Q&A section
- Attend Scrum webinars (exclusive for Udemy students)
- Test your Scrum understanding with practice questions
- Tips on how to pass the Product Owner exam
- Learn about burn-down charts, technical debt, velocity
- Functional requirements vs non-functional requirements
How it compares
Against the other 133 rated Udemy courses in Agile & Scrum on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 59% of them
- Reviews9,207#22 of 134 by number of reviews
- Length11.2 hourslonger than 91% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 72% of them
Course Description
This UNOFFICIAL course and practice exams are neither endorsed by, nor in partnership, nor affiliated with Scrum .org.
Many students use this UNOFFICIAL course will help prepare for the Scrum .org PSPO I exam. But you can use this UNOFFICIAL course to prepare for any exam that requires you to know the Agile principles and to understand the Scrum Guide.
The price of the PSPO I exam or any other certifications is NOT included in the price of this UNOFFICIAL course and needs to be paid separately.
The terms Scrum Open, Professional Scrum, Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner, PSM I, PSPO I, PSPO 1, etc. represent the protected brand of Scrum .org.
== Frequent questions ==
Is this UNOFFICIAL course up to date for the 2024 exam?
Yes. This course is constantly being updated and improved. It is valid for the 2024 version of the exam.
On which version of the Scrum Guide is this UNOFFICIAL course based?
This UNOFFICIAL course is compliant with the 2020 version of the Scrum Guide.
Does this UNOFFICIAL course include everything I need to pass the exam?
Yes, all the information you need and the materials you can use are included in the UNOFFICIAL course. You don't need to worry about searching for other resources or courses.
Can I earn PMI PDUs (Professional Development Units) by taking this course?
By attending this UNOFFICIAL course, previous students have successfully claimed PDUs. I cannot make any guarantees that your claim will be approved.
Can I claim PMI PDUs (Professional Development Units) by taking the exam?
Unfortunately not. PMI PDUs are obtained for attending a course but not for passing an exam.
Which Product Owner certification to take?
For aspiring or existing Product Owners, the most popular certification is PSPO I from Scrum. org. The good part is that there is no expiration date after passing the exam for your PSPO I exam.
Scrum .org is a certification and training organization that has focused on teaching Scrum as it was intended to be used. At Scrum .org you can take many Scrum certifications at a relatively affordable price.
An alternative is the CSPO certification from Scrum Alliance.
What is the difference between PSPO and CSPO?
Both exams are based on the Agile principles and the Scrum Guide.
The CSPO certification requires you to take a course from Scrum Alliance. The certification status expires and needs to be renewed.
The PSPO I exam does not require you to take a course from Scrum .org. You could do that, but it is not mandatory. Once you have obtained the certification, you don't need to renew it.
What is the difference between PSM I and PSPO I?
The PSPO I certification is relatively similar to another popular certification called PSM I. Even if you have passed the PSM I exam, it does not mean that the PSPO I exam will be the same.
While the focus on the PSM I exam has focused on general Scrum rules and the role of the Scrum Master in different situations, the PSPO I exam is more focused on the role of the Product Owner in different circumstances and how the Product Owner can maximize value.
== Is this UNOFFICIAL Product Owner course for you? ==
This UNOFFICIAL course is for those who are interested in working within an Agile team, especially from the position of the Product Owner.
You might be:
- an aspiring Business Analyst who wants to improve their knowledge with more Product-related skills.
- an experienced Project Manager who wants to transition to Agile projects
- an existing Product Owner who wants the recognition of their skills
- a Scrum Master who wants to enhance their mastery of Scrum
- an experienced developer who knows the development process inside-out and wants to take their career to another level.
== How does this UNOFFICIAL course help me? ==
The UNOFFICIAL course explains the Scrum Guide in an easy-to-understand way. It also tests your understanding of the Scrum framework with quizzes and assignments.
What you should expect:
- High-quality video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
- Q&A section for support anytime you have questions
- Practical examples of how Scrum is applied in organizations
Legal Disclaimer
The terms "The Guide", "the Scrum Guide", "Guide" refer to the official The Scrum Guide available online at scrumguides .org.
Anywhere in this UNOFFICIAL course there the Scrum Guide is cited or mentioned, it is referring to The Scrum Guide.
The statements made and opinions expressed herein belong exclusively to the creator of this UNOFFICIAL course and are not shared by or represent the viewpoint of Scrum .org. This training does not constitute an endorsement of any product, service or point of view. Scrum .org makes no representations, warranties or assurances of any kind, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, availability or currency of the content contained in this presentation or any material related to this presentation. In no event shall Scrum .org, its agents, officers, employees, licensees or affiliates be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business information, loss of information) arising out of the information or statements contained in the training. Any reliance you place on such content is strictly at your own risk.
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Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
9,207 Reviews
Valentin Despa
I teach IT professionals what I wish I'd known earlier.
My foundation is built on years in the trenches as an Agile Enterprise Software Developer, engineering solutions for everything from fast-paced start-ups and SMBs to large global corporations. I hold recognized roles as an AWS Community Builder, Postman Supernova, and GitLab Hero, alongside a deep history of securing and building major open-source projects.
For over a decade, I've taken that real-world experience and quietly built one of the largest learning communities around API tooling, test automation, and DevOps practices. What started as a side YouTube channel turned into hundreds of thousands of learners, conference talks, and team workshops at companies most IT professionals have heard of.
The thread through all of it is the same: take something that looks intimidating and break it down so anyone can understand it in plain language.
Lately, I've been spending more time on practical AI in the workplace. I look at how teams can leverage AI for both everyday knowledge work and hands-on IT engineering, like coding and testing. I focus on cutting through the hype to figure out how AI actually helps IT professionals get work done, build, and ship faster. New formats, same approach.
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Reviews
By Deben Claeys on 6/28/2026
The course is explained clearly, the information seems very accurate, including the questions. When you send Valentin a message he will answer. I took this course and scored 100% on the PSPO I exam, so it deserves 5/5! Thank you.
By Miguel Alfonso Castro Martínez on 6/15/2026
I don't like the quizes, questions are too tricky and do not properly exemplify the concept of be course but rather in you read the question correctly or not.
By Monica Gomez Guerrero on 4/20/2026
This course is fantastic! I started studying on my own directly from Scrum.org, but I was struggling to really lock in the concepts. Finding Valentin's course changed everything: now I have the ideas much clearer, better understood, and everything is well structured in my head. Valentin explains things really well — you can tell he masters the subject — and the course is engaging and easy to follow. I'm preparing for the PSPO 1 certification and, thanks to this course, I'm already scoring above 85% in all the practice tests. Highly recommended!
By Ali Baher on 3/25/2026
Hello, Today I have passed the PSPOI exam with 95% and that is by only studying the materials in this course. The materials included cover all what is needed to understand and pass the exam. Many thanks Valentin Despa.
By Lisa Hornauer on 3/20/2026
I really enjoyed this informative course! Valentin did an excellent job of explaining the concepts clearly, making it easy to follow along. Thanks to this course, I was able to successfully pass the certification exam. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their Scrum skills!
By Emanuel Mateus on 3/14/2026
This course was very helpful in my journey to pass the PSPO I certification, mainly because it follows the Scrum Guide very closely. The only issue I noticed is that the mock timed 80-minute exam sometimes has problems with the True/False questions. Occasionally, selecting True registers the opposite answer in the system. Apart from that small issue, the course is excellent and I highly recommend it.
By Komala Singh on 3/7/2026
Great course which is reliable and up to date. After reading scrum guide multiple times and then taking this course helped to map the concepts visually with ease to understand. Valentin's webnair really helped me on how to approach a question, how to quickly relate to scrum guide concepts which was key for my full score in exam. I highly recommend this streamlined course which will save your time looking for resources online. Thank you Valentin!
By Amit Trivedi on 2/12/2026
Good & Exhaustive information's
By munirah abdullah on 12/5/2025
Great course! The instructor explains Scrum concepts clearly and provides practical examples that are very helpful for exam preparation. Highly recommended for anyone looking to grow as a Product Owner!
By Anand Prahlad on 11/24/2025
Very good start, I must commend Mr. Despa for his thorough introduction and very good visuals right at the beginning. I am not new to Scrum but even I learnt some quick tips right at the beginning regarding the "Accountabilities" (not job titles!). Valentin's tips on the exam versus other certs were also very helpful. I look forward to learning a lot more in the rest of the course, thank you!
By Marta Danylenko on 12/6/2020
This is a very useful course that will definitely prepare you for a PSPO I. It covers everything in-depth, and in great detail. Many thanks to Valentin, I passed PSPO I with 96.3% score.
By Sanjoy Saha on 11/22/2020
Very Good course and it goes through every details.
Passed PSPO I exam with 93.8 % Marks.
Waiting for the PSPO II course from the same author.
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