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Project Management

Product Owner Skills: Backlog, Value and Stakeholders

The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value of the product delivered by the team. This course develops skills in product vision, backlog management, writing and prioritising user stories, release planning, stakeholder engagement and measuring outcomes. Participants practise on a realistic product case.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Agile teams can only deliver value if they work on the right things. This course helps Product Owners define, prioritise and communicate work effectively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses product case exercises, story writing workshops, prioritisation games, stakeholder role plays and release planning simulations.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define a product vision and goals
  • Build and refine a product backlog
  • Write effective user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Prioritise backlog items by value, risk and effort
  • Plan releases and roadmaps
  • Engage stakeholders and measure product outcomes
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Product owners and product managers
  • Business analysts
  • Project managers working with agile teams
  • Subject matter experts representing the business
  • Digital service managers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Product vision
  • Backlog management
  • User story writing
  • Value prioritisation
  • Release planning
  • Stakeholder management
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1The Product Owner Role

  1. 09:00–09:54Accountabilities and responsibilities
  2. 09:54–10:48Product thinking
  3. 10:48–11:00Working with the team
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Working with the team (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Common anti-patterns
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Product vision

Day 2Backlog Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Product backlog structure
  2. 09:54–10:48Epics, features and stories
  3. 10:48–11:00Refinement practices
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Refinement practices (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Definition of ready and done
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Building a backlog

Day 3User Stories

  1. 09:00–09:54Writing user stories
  2. 09:54–10:48Acceptance criteria
  3. 10:48–11:00Splitting stories
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Splitting stories (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Non-functional requirements
  7. 13:06–14:00Practice: Story writing

Day 4Prioritisation and Planning

  1. 09:00–09:54Value-based prioritisation techniques
  2. 09:54–10:48Minimum viable product
  3. 10:48–11:00Roadmaps and release plans
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Roadmaps and release plans (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Managing dependencies
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Prioritising a backlog

Day 5Stakeholders and Outcomes

  1. 09:00–09:54Stakeholder engagement
  2. 09:54–10:48Sprint reviews and feedback
  3. 10:48–11:00Product metrics
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Product metrics (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Saying no
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Product roadmap presentation

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Kuala Lumpur 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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Amsterdam 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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Singapore 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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London 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Barcelona 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Dubai 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Frankfurt 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Paris 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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Rome 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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London 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Dubai 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Frankfurt 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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Istanbul 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Amsterdam 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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