Certified Product Owner Analyst (CPOA)

Course Overview
The Certified Product Owner Analyst (CPOA) certification, offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), focuses on equipping professionals with the skills needed to effectively perform the role of a Product Owner in Agile environments. This certification emphasizes the critical connection between business analysis and product ownership, ensuring that candidates can deliver maximum value to stakeholders.

Why CPOA?
This certification is tailored for:

• Business analysts transitioning into product ownership roles.
• Professionals looking to enhance their understanding of Agile product management.
• Individuals seeking to validate their skills in facilitating collaboration between stakeholders and development teams.

Our CPOA Course
At Business Agility Tune Up (Pvt) Ltd, our CPOA preparation course prepares participants to excel as effective Product Owners. The course covers essential concepts, practices, and techniques based on industry standards.

Key Takeaways
Participants will:

• Understand the responsibilities and key competencies of a Product Owner.
• Learn techniques for effective backlog management and prioritization.
• Develop skills to engage stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
• Gain insights into delivering value and measuring success in Agile environments.
• Be well-prepared to pass the CPOA certification exam.

Who Should Attend?

• Business analysts aspiring to become Product Owners.
• Scrum Masters and Agile coaches seeking to deepen their product ownership skills.
• Professionals involved in Agile product development and management.

Course Coverage

• Introduction to Product Ownership and its significance.
• Key principles and practices of Agile product management.
• Techniques for backlog creation, refinement, and prioritization.
• Strategies for stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Best practices for delivering value and achieving product success.

What You’ll Receive

• 21 PDUs for certification renewal.
• Expert training from experienced Agile practitioners.
• Access to exclusive course materials and resources.
• Ongoing support and mentoring throughout the certification process.

Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the CPOA certification, candidates must have:

• A foundational knowledge of business analysis and Agile principles.
• Experience in product development or related fields (recommended).

IIBA®-CPOA Exam Details
The IIBA®-CPOA exam evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in product ownership within an Agile framework. Key exam details are as follows:

• Number of Questions: 100 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions
• Type of Questions: Competency-focused, emphasizing real-world scenarios and analysis techniques related to product ownership
• Exam Duration: 3 hours
• Exam Mode: Online, proctored remotely

Passing Score
IIBA does not officially specify a passing score, but candidates typically aim for around 70% to be successful.

Exam Fees

• IIBA Members: USD 250
• Non-members: USD 405
• Corporate Members: USD 205

Additional Information
A non-refundable application fee of USD 125 applies before taking the exam. After payment, exam fees remain valid for up to one year, allowing candidates flexibility in scheduling.

Course Duration: 30 hours