A-CSPO® - Advanced Certified Product Owner®
Senior Product Owners don't have two days to spare for a classroom. Our A-CSPO® programme gives you live fortnightly mentorship with two CSTs — applied directly to your real backlog — at a fraction of what UK providers charge. Includes a free Certified LeSS Basics certification worth £300. Rolling intake, start any time. £400 + VAT.
Description
Online Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO®) Programme — The Middle Path to Senior Product Mastery
Guaranteed to Run — Rolling Intake, Start Any Time. Includes a FREE Certified LeSS Basics course worth £300.
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Format: Self-paced mentorship, fully online Sessions: Fortnightly Thursdays, 5–6pm UK time via Zoom |
Duration: 6 weeks to 6 months — you decide (up to 1 year if needed) Exam: None — certification via demonstrated practice |
Prerequisites: You must hold an active CSPO® certification. To receive your A-CSPO® credential, you’ll also need at least 12 months of Product Owner experience logged in your Scrum Alliance profile. You can start the programme before reaching 12 months — just complete the requirement before your final validation.
As a Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®), you’re already familiar with the core values, practices, and techniques of effective Product Ownership. You’ve used these skills to generate value and align teams around common goals. The next step is distinguishing yourself as a senior practitioner — and the Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO®) is the Scrum Alliance credential that proves it.
At this level, you don’t have time to clear two full days of meetings for a classroom event. Our self-paced mentorship model fits around your actual product work — fortnightly live sessions with two Certified Scrum Trainers, learning applied directly to your real backlog, not a fictional case study. Complete in as little as six weeks or up to six months. You set the pace.
The UK elite charge £1,195+ for two synchronous days (Agile Centre) or £1,250+ (Beliminal). US self-paced rivals like 3Back and Applied Frameworks charge $700–$900 for a closed-loop video library. Our programme sits in the middle — live mentorship with two CSTs, applied to your real work, at £400. And it includes a second certification worth £300.
The Middle Path — Better Than Self-Paced. Better Than a 2-Day Class.
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Better than self-paced: US rivals like 3Back ($750) and Applied Frameworks ($699–$899) give you videos and a certification pathway. Our programme gives you fortnightly live sessions with two Certified Scrum Trainers who coach real product teams every week. You bring real challenges from your actual backlog. You get real guidance, not pre-recorded answers. |
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Better than a 2-day class: Agile Centre charge £1,195 + VAT for two synchronous days. A senior Product Owner managing multiple stakeholders and a live backlog often cannot clear 16 hours in a week. Our rolling fortnightly format meets you where you are — one hour every two weeks, around your actual Sprint cycles. And you get a second certification worth £300 bundled in the price. |
What Will You Receive?
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Two Certifications for the Price of OneYour Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® (A-CSPO®) from the Scrum Alliance, plus the Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) from the LeSS Company — included free, worth £300. No other A-CSPO provider at this price point includes a second credential. |
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Fortnightly Live Mentorship with Two CSTsLive sessions with Rickard Jones and John Barratt — two Certified Scrum Trainers who coach product teams in the field every week. Bring real challenges from your actual backlog; get practical guidance, not textbook theory. |
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Learn Around Your JobNo time off work required. The self-paced format means you practise with your actual product and teams — your backlog becomes your learning environment. Apply new techniques directly, reflect on outcomes, bring insights back to the group. |
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Peer Community Between SessionsBetween mentoring sessions you’ll connect with fellow participants via group chat, often arranging additional peer sessions to accelerate your learning and share real product challenges. |
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Ongoing Community Access + 20% DiscountLifetime access to the Agile Affinity Discord and Scrum Event Meetup, plus 20% off all future Scrum Alliance courses when you sign up for our newsletter. |
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Included: A 1:1 Close-Out Session with Your Trainer
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When you’re ready to validate your learning and close out the programme, your trainer will sit down with you one-on-one to review your journey, reflect on your growth, and confirm your certification. Review your learning log and reflect on the real outcomes you’ve achieved with your product and teams. Leave with clarity on your next steps as a credentialled senior Product Owner — and your A-CSPO® certification confirmed. |
How the A-CSPO® Programme Works
Self-Paced Mentorship — Your Product Is the ClassroomThis isn’t a course compressed into two days. It’s a rolling mentorship programme designed around the reality of being a working Product Owner. You join at any time and can complete the programme in as little as six weeks or up to six months. We meet fortnightly on Thursdays, 5–6pm UK time via Zoom. Between sessions, the group stays connected via online chat and often arranges additional peer sessions. Our trainers coach product teams in the field more than they train — they’re on this journey with you. |
No Exam — You Earn Your Certification Through PracticeThere is no exam. During your first mentoring session, we’ll discuss the required self-learning log and set your personal outcomes for certification. As you progress, you’ll apply new techniques directly in your product work, reflect on outcomes, and bring those insights back to the group. You must attend at least four mentoring sessions and demonstrate competency across all learning objectives. The programme takes a minimum of 6 weeks to complete. |
Your Learning Log — In Any Format That Works for YouAs you progress, you’ll record what you learn in a concise log. The format is entirely yours — written notes, slide decks, video reflections, sketches, whatever helps you communicate that learning. A peer-reviewed reflection session evaluates how the programme has developed your skills. The hope is that everything you practise is something you can repeat with your teams, so your actual product work becomes your proving ground. |
Is This Programme Right for You?
This programme is for experienced practitioners who want to advance their product skills and distinguish themselves at a senior level. You must hold an active CSPO® with 12 months of Product Owner experience to be eligible.
Product Owners who want to advance their skills, increase their impact, and formalise their experience with a globally recognised credential.
Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Consultants, and Programme Managers who want to deepen their product knowledge in a structured mentorship setting.
HR, L&D, and People professionals who want to develop staff to the next level of Product Ownership without disrupting work schedules.
Anyone who prefers learning by doing over a 2-day classroom event — where real product outcomes matter more than passing a test.
Also Included: Certified LeSS Basics Course (Worth £300)
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Two Credentials. One Registration.Your A-CSPO® registration automatically includes the Certified LeSS Basics (CLB) course from the LeSS Company at no extra cost. Learn how to use Scrum for descaling — not just scaling — and add a second globally recognised certification to your profile. US Product Owners are currently focused on scaling challenges. The LeSS bundle solves their next problem for free — no other A-CSPO provider at this price point includes it. |
Meet Your Trainers
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Rickard JonesCST · Certified Team Coach (CTC) · LeSS Trainer · ICAgile Trainer · Co-Author of the AgileHR Manifesto · 20+ years Rickard has over 20 years of experience coaching organisations, teams, and individuals through complex agile transformations. A former XP developer, programme manager, and transformation lead, he is an international conference speaker and Certified Scrum Trainer who brings deep product and delivery experience to every session. He is co-author of the AgileHR Manifesto. |
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John BarrattCST · Enterprise Agile Coach · Military Background John combines a military background with extensive enterprise coaching experience to help organisations simplify and build resilience. His client results include helping IAG Loyalty meet ambitious targets during COVID while reducing staff turnover, creating an internal coaching capability for Maersk saving £50,000 annually, and helping Vodafone’s Secure Net product pass 20 million paid subscribers. |
Benefits of Training with Agile Affinity
Get CertifiedEarn both your A-CSPO® and CLB credentials — two globally recognised certifications for the price of one programme. |
 Save on Future CoursesReceive 20% off all future Scrum Alliance certifications we offer when you sign up for our newsletter. |
Join the CommunityAccess the Agile Affinity Discord and Scrum Event — the largest Scrum Alliance meetup in Europe — for ongoing peer support long after you certify. |
 Live Mentorship IncludedFortnightly live sessions with two CSTs throughout your programme — not a video library you work through alone. |
Agile Affinity is a UK-based boutique agile coaching and training consultancy, established in 2019. We certify over 750 practitioners per year across Scrum Alliance and ICAgile programmes and run some of the UK’s most active agile communities — including Scrum Event (the largest Scrum Alliance meetup in Europe), the Kanban Coaching Exchange, the Agile Coaching Exchange, and Agile Coach Camp UK. When you train with us, you’re joining a community of practitioners — not just attending a course.
Your Investment
£400 + VAT | €500 | $500 USD
Introductory price — may increase without notice. UK elite providers charge £1,195–£1,250 + VAT for two synchronous days. US self-paced rivals charge $699–$899 for a video library. Our live mentorship model costs a fraction of either — and includes a second certification worth £300.
Your investment includes the full A-CSPO® mentorship programme, the Certified LeSS Basics course, all fortnightly group sessions with two CSTs, a 1:1 close-out session, and lifetime community access — no hidden costs.
Scroll up to register — rolling intake, start any time.
Money-back guarantee: We stand by the quality of our programme. If you’re not fully satisfied, contact us within 14 days for a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites?
You must hold an active CSPO® certification. To receive your A-CSPO® credential, you’ll also need at least 12 months of Product Owner experience logged in your Scrum Alliance profile. You can start attending sessions before reaching 12 months — just complete the experience requirement before your final validation.
Is there an exam?
No. Certification is earned by completing the programme requirements: attending at least four mentoring sessions, completing your self-learning log, and having it peer-reviewed. Your trainers look for evidence that you can apply what you’ve learned with a real product team.
When can I start, and how long do I have to complete the programme?
You can start immediately after registering. If you see a programme “start” date on the Scrum Alliance website, those are marker dates only — how their system works. You have one year to complete the programme and you go at your own pace. Most people finish in six weeks to six months depending on availability.
How many people will be in the group?
Because the programme runs on a rolling basis, numbers vary from session to session. We deliberately keep groups small so everyone gets meaningful coaching time and space to discuss real product challenges.
Are the sessions recorded?
No. Sessions are not recorded. Because the programme runs fortnightly on a rolling basis, if you miss a session you can simply attend the next one. You have up to one year to complete, so missing a session won’t hold you back. You must attend a minimum of four sessions to complete the programme.
What software do I need?
A laptop or PC with a stable internet connection, webcam, and microphone. Sessions are delivered via Zoom. Full details of any additional tools will be sent with your joining instructions.
Can I take a break if something comes up?
Yes. Life happens. You can pause and resume as needed within the one-year window. Just let us know and we’ll pick back up whenever you’re ready.
What’s the best way to approach the learning log?
Treat it as a learning experience woven into your real product work. The format is entirely yours — written notes, slide decks, video reflections, sketches, whatever helps you communicate that learning. The hope is that everything you practise in this programme is something you can repeat with your teams, so your actual work becomes your proving ground.
Can my employer pay, or can I get an invoice?
Yes. Select “Pay by Bank Transfer” at checkout and an invoice will be generated automatically. Payment must be received before joining instructions are sent. For larger corporate bookings or bespoke requirements, please contact us at talk@agileaffinity.com.
What if I have another question?
We’re happy to help. Email us at talk@agileaffinity.com and we’ll get back to you quickly.
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