You can honestly do this in a few days but if you need more time here is a easy plan to follow, everything is online!!
Ideal for beginners or professionals new to the Scrum Product Owner role. Adjust pace as needed!
๐๏ธ Day 1-2: Understand the Scrum Framework
Read the Scrum Guide (2020 edition)
๐ https://scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html
Focus on: roles, events, artifacts, and rules
๐๏ธ Day 3-4: Dive Into the Product Owner Role
Watch: Scrum.org PO Videos
Topics: Backlog management, value maximization, working with stakeholders
๐๏ธ Day 5-6: Learn Scrum Theory + Principles
Explore: Scrum.org Learning Paths
Understand: Empiricism, transparency, inspection, adaptation
Read: "Evidence-Based Management"
๐ https://www.scrum.org/resources/evidence-based-management-guide
๐๏ธ Day 7: Practice with a Mock Quiz
Take this free PSPO Open Assessment (repeat until you get 100%)
๐ https://www.scrum.org/open-assessments/product-owner-open
๐๏ธ Day 8-9: Product Backlog Deep Dive
Focus on: Refinement, ordering, feedback loops, acceptance criteria
Read: Backlog Management
Video: What Makes a Great PO?
๐๏ธ Day 10: Agile Product Management & Value Delivery
Explore: Agile Product Management Topics
Study: Value-driven delivery, stakeholder management
๐๏ธ Day 11-12: Metrics + Forecasting
Read: Agile Forecasting Blog
Learn about: Burnup/burndown charts, value metrics, velocity
๐๏ธ Day 13: Final Review
Revisit Scrum Guide
Review key notes and definitions
Take notes on weak spots
๐๏ธ Day 14: Practice Test Day
PSPO Open Assessment (again!)
๐ https://www.scrum.org/open-assessments/product-owner-open
Optional: Try other open assessments to reinforce Scrum knowledge:
๐ https://www.scrum.org/open-assessments
Donโt memorize โ focus on understanding the โwhyโ behind each concept
Take the Scrum Guide seriously. Every word matters on the exam.
Practice eliminating wrong answers when unsure
Look for keywords like โmaximizing value,โ โserving the team,โ and โworking with stakeholdersโ