Product Owner

Define, prioritize and optimize product features for a successful user experience.

Training period
6 months full time
Training duration
402 hours supervised
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A flexible online program

Imagine starting a brand-new career at any time! Can’t commit to full-time? No problem, study at your own pace.

Real-world projects

Acquire the most relevant skills by completing 8 projects based on those required in your future career.

Individual learning support

Benefit from mentoring sessions with an expert in the field.

OpenClassrooms Certification

Leave with a “Product Owner” professional qualification.
Project ManagementProduct Owner
Certification
OpenClassrooms Certification
Training period
6 months full time
Training duration
402 hours supervised

Become a Product Owner: Define, Prioritize, and Optimize Product Features for a Successful User Experience

Typical tasks you will be able to take on following our online training:

  1. Manage the Backlog: Regularly prioritize tasks to ensure efficient delivery.
  2. Collaborate with Development Teams: Work closely with development teams to ensure features meet user needs.
  3. Analyze Product Performance: Evaluate product success and adjust strategies accordingly.
  4. Communicate with Stakeholders: Provide regular updates on progress and gather feedback.
  5. Implement a Monitoring System: Stay updated with the latest methodologies and tools.

You are supported by a Mentor, a professional in the field, throughout your training

Olivier Pichon, Freelance Product Owner. Over 20 years of experience in development and product management. Worked at companies like DXC Technology, Sopra, Peugeot, SII, and the startup Wiidii.
Olivier Pichon, Freelance Product Owner. Over 20 years of experience in development and product management. Worked at companies like DXC Technology, Sopra, Peugeot, SII, and the startup Wiidii.

"I love sharing knowledge with learners, especially through my practical experiences in various types of organizations, from startups to large international groups, including IT service companies and SMEs.

I emphasize the transition from theory to practice by highlighting the differences encountered in different-sized companies.

I enjoy individually coaching people to help them succeed by working on mindset, motivation, work methods, and content."

Your Career Opportunities and Salaries as a Product Owner

By following an online training program, you can become a Product Owner. With a few years of experience or additional training, you could advance to the role of Product Manager, which entails greater responsibility and leadership in product strategy and development.

Salary Expectations

Salaries for Product Owners vary based on experience and location:

  • United States
    • $110,000 average base salary
    • Source: Indeed.com
  • United Kingdom

This Product Owner program prepares you for the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I Certification (PSPO1) from Scrum.org. An entire project within the program is dedicated to preparing for this certification.

 

The PSPO I Certification from Scrum.org
The PSPO I Certification from Scrum.org

You will have the opportunity to practice with resources (Scrum Guide) and mock tests created with Professional Scrum Trainers. You are entitled to take the PSPO I test at the end of the program. Our team will send you an access code that will allow you to take the PSPO I test at a date and time that suits you. This certification attempt is included in the cost of the program.

 

Prerequisites to Enroll

To enroll in the Product Manager training program, applicants must meet the following prerequisites:

  • A diploma equivalent to 2 years of higher education (Associate’s degree or Bac+2) in computer science, software development, or project management

  • OR an Associate’s degree (or equivalent) plus 2 years of professional experience in computer science, software development, or project management

Language: B2B level in English

 

Information About Degrees

OpenClassrooms is a higher education institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

 

Upon completion of this program, eligible students will be awarded a Bachelor’s level degree in the Product Management area of study. OpenClassrooms is eligible to issue degrees in the following states. 

Your diploma

  • OpenClassrooms is an online training educational establishment, declared as such by the French authority ‘le rectorat de l'Académie de Paris’.
  • Once you’ve completed your training program, and subject to validating your skills, you will receive the OpenClassrooms standard diploma "Product Owner".
Project ManagementProduct Owner
Certification
OpenClassrooms Certification
Training period
6 months full time
Training duration
402 hours supervised

A teaching method based on practical experience.

  • Acquire key skills for your future career with real-world projects.
  • Make progress with the support of an experienced professional.
  • Acquire concrete know-how and demonstrate it with a portfolio.

Detailed projects and skills

project 1

Get Started with Your Product Owner Training Program

Set yourself up for success on your learning journey: visualize your training, define your schedule, and master the essential tools for learning.
15 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Prepare for your training
project 2

Incorporate Effective Monitoring into Your Daily Routine as a Product Owner

Establish a monitoring system to improve processes and stay up to date in the Product Ownership field.
57 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Set up a monitoring system
project 3

Frame Your Agile Product Development

You will dive into the analysis of a CRM project’s requirements, structure a Product Backlog, design a User Flow and a wireframe, create a clear roadmap, and set up effective documentation.
60 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Analyze customer requirements and formulate a technical-functional proposal
  • Determine expected product functionalities and translate them into tasks
  • Prioritize feature creation
  • Set up the project documentation system
project 4

Prepare Yourself for the PSPO I Certification

Prepare for your PSPO 1 certification by reviewing the Scrum Guide and taking practice tests from OpenClassrooms and Scrum.org.
40 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Present Scrum principles, pillars, values, roles, events, and artifacts
project 5

Optimize Your Product Backlog

Adapt your release schedule based on the latest sprint test results, and present your work during the Sprint Review.
60 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Define quality processes for a user story
  • Evaluate product features
  • Formalize an agile release plan
  • Update the release plan as needed and communicate it to project teams
project 6

Manage the Delivery and Fixes of an Existing Feature in a Large-Scale Agile Project

In this project, you will coordinate bug fixing while structuring a new agile organization. You'll draw up a roadmap, prioritize the backlog and prepare a sprint review to align stakeholders.
80 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Coordinate the project team’s actions
  • Define the team structure and feature allocation strategy
  • Manage deadlines
  • Plan the prioritization of bug management
  • Prepare and present the review of all work to stakeholders
project 7

Co-Create a Product Vision With Project Stakeholders

Address prioritization challenges within a company by creating software for recalculating the release plan.
80 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Collect requirements from different stakeholders
  • Provide quantitative and qualitative project reporting to internal and external clients
  • Align stakeholders on a product’s key features
project 8

Obtain Your PSPO I Certification

Take your PSPO 1 certification exam, get introduced to agile scaling, and prepare to embark on your new career.
10 hours supervised
Skills acquired in this project
  • Take the PSPO I certification exam

One-to-one learning support

  • Benefit from individual mentoring sessions with a professional expert in the field.
  • Progress rapidly through projects thanks to their expertise in sharing know-how.

The OpenClassrooms community

  • Count on our solid student community to give you support 24-7.
  • Share your doubts or queries with a comprehensive network of students, mentors, and graduates.

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Pay for your path

This training program requires an estimated time commitment of 804 hours, including 402 hours supervised.

The total training duration consists of:

  • 402 hours supervised with projects, coached by mentors
  • 402 hours guided with courses and educational resources

The training period can be extended in the case of part time training.
The average duration is estimated and depends on your entry level into training, the time allocated per week, your availability, your capacity, and learning pace.

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Training program last updated on Oct 20, 2025