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AI For Scrum Product Owners - Sept 15, 2025
Event Start Date: 9/15/2025 1:00 PM
Event End Date: 9/15/2025 5:00 PM
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Cost per place: $349.00
Class Times: 1PM - 5PM
AI for Scrum Product Owners: Transforming Team Performance with Artificial Intelligence
AI is rapidly transforming how Scrum Product Owners operate. This course positions you to:
- Automate repetitive tasks and focus on high-value facilitation
- Become irreplaceable through AI-enhanced capabilities
- Drive exceptional team outcomes with data-driven insights
- Stay ahead of industry transformation trends
Effective Agile Development: AI for Product Owners
with Trainer Rod Claar, CST
Transform Your Product Management with Artificial Intelligence
Duration 4 hours (Half-day workshop)
Format Live Interactive Training
Certification Scrum Alliance Microcredential
SEUs 4 Scrum Education Units
Course Overview
Join veteran Scrum Trainer Rod Claar, CST, for this transformative course that bridges decades of agile expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities. With over 50 years in technology and 20+ years teaching Scrum and Agile methodologies, Rod brings unique insights into how AI can revolutionize product ownership and management.
This course empowers Product Owners, Product Managers, and Agile practitioners to leverage GenAI and AI-integrated tools as powerful co-pilots in their daily work. Learn to streamline strategic planning, enhance decision-making, refine user stories, and gain deeper audience insights through practical AI applications.
What You'll Learn
Module 1: Everyday AI Tools for Product Owners
- Explore practical AI applications for streamlining scrum events
- Identify tools for generating meeting notes and ordering backlog items
- Master techniques for evaluating and editing AI-generated outputs
- Learn time-saving workflows for product management
Module 2: Prompt Engineering - The Key to Effective AI Interactions
- Master the principles of effective prompt engineering
- Design clear, specific AI prompts to achieve work goals
- Develop techniques for refining prompts to yield optimal outputs
- Practice evaluating and improving AI responses
Module 3: Customizing AI for Your Team
- Tailor AI tools to fit your team's unique needs
- Enhance AI effectiveness across various agile frameworks
- Align AI capabilities with your existing scrum processes
- Build team-specific AI workflows
Module 4: AI for Product Requirements and Strategy
- Leverage AI for strategic product planning
- Enhance requirement gathering and analysis
- Improve market research and competitive analysis
- Develop AI-assisted product roadmaps
Module 5: AI for User Story Creation and Refinement
- Generate comprehensive user stories with AI assistance
- Refine acceptance criteria using AI insights
- Improve story estimation and sizing
- Enhance story mapping sessions
Module 6: AI for Agile Teams and Processes
- Optimize sprint planning with AI tools
- Enhance retrospectives with AI-powered insights
- Improve team collaboration and communication
- Streamline agile ceremonies
Module 7: AI-Powered Predictions and Insights
- Utilize AI for risk prediction and management
- Generate data-driven insights for decision-making
- Improve timeline and resource forecasting
- Identify metrics for team improvement
Module 8: Ethical AI in Scrum Practice
- Understand ethical considerations in AI usage
- Implement responsible AI practices
- Address bias and fairness in AI applications
- Ensure transparency and accountability
Module 9: Learning Lab - Prompt Engineering for Product Owners
- Hands-on practice with real-world scenarios
- Create your personal prompt library
- Collaborative exercises with fellow participants
- Build an action plan for AI implementation
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Product Owners seeking to enhance their effectiveness with AI
- Product Managers looking to streamline their workflows
- Project Managers transitioning to agile methodologies
- Business Analysts working in agile environments
- Scrum Masters wanting to support their Product Owners better
- Agile Teams interested in AI integration
- Holders of CSPO®, A-CSPO®, or CSP®-PO certifications
Your Instructor
Rod Claar, CST (Certified Scrum Trainer)
Rod brings a unique blend of practical experience and teaching excellence to this course:
- 50+ years in technology, from retail systems to enterprise software
- 20+ years teaching Scrum, Agile, TDD, ATDD, and Software Design Patterns
- Pioneer in implementing Scrum at enterprise level
- Founder of software training and consulting company
- Expert in AI integration for software development and agile practices
- Real-world experience from startup to Fortune 500 companies
Rod's journey from lumber yards to leading-edge AI makes him uniquely qualified to help you understand not just the "what" but the "why" and "how" of AI in Product Ownership.
Course Deliverables
Participants will receive:
- Scrum Alliance Microcredential in AI for Product Owners
- 4 SEUs applicable toward certification renewal
- Comprehensive course materials including prompt templates
- Personal AI toolkit customized for your context
- Access to Rod's curated AI resources and tool recommendations
- Post-course support via dedicated Slack channel (30 days)
- Certificate of completion from Effective Agile Development
Learning Methodology
Rod's teaching approach combines:
- Interactive demonstrations of AI tools in action
- Hands-on exercises with immediate application
- Real-world case studies from Rod's extensive consulting experience
- Collaborative learning through breakout sessions
- Practical frameworks you can implement immediately
- Test-driven learning principles applied to AI adoption
Technical Requirements
- Laptop or desktop computer with internet connection
- Access to ChatGPT or similar AI tool (free tier acceptable)
- Webcam and microphone for virtual sessions
- No prior AI experience required
Group Training: Custom sessions available for teams of 5 or more
Why Learn from Rod Claar?
"After 50+ years in technology, I've seen many transformations, but AI represents the most significant shift in how we work since the personal computer. My goal is to help you navigate this change practically and ethically, leveraging AI to amplify your effectiveness as a Product Owner while maintaining the human-centered values at the heart of Agile."
Ready to Transform Your Product Ownership with AI?
Limited to 20 participants to ensure quality interaction and personalized attention.
Contact & Registration
Email: rod@effectiveagiledevelopment.com
Website: www.effectiveagiledevelopment.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rodclaar
This course is officially aligned with Scrum Alliance's AI for Product Owners microcredential program. Upon successful completion, participants will receive their microcredential directly from Scrum Alliance.
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