Product Owner Foundations Course

8 modules

4–5 hours

Beginner

8 modules

6 templates

About This Course

Product Owner Foundations covers the Product Owner role from backlog creation through stakeholder management. You will learn to write user stories with testable acceptance criteria, prioritize with purpose, set sprint goals that the team can commit to, build a product roadmap, and communicate product direction to stakeholders at every level.

What You Will Learn

Write user stories with testable acceptance criteria

Maintain a healthy, prioritized product backlog

Set sprint goals that the team can commit to and the business values

Build a product roadmap with realistic milestones

Communicate product priorities to stakeholders clearly and confidently

Best For

New or aspiring Product Owners

PMs taking on Product Owner responsibilities

Business analysts moving into PO roles

Stakeholders who want to understand the PO function

Access: PMOstart Membership

Templates: 6 included

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Course Overview

The Product Owner Value Cycle

Discover

Prioritize

Refine

Commit

Deliver

Measure

Course Curriculum

8 modules • 4–5 hours total • Self-paced

What Is Included

Templates Included

User Story Template

Product Backlog Template

Refinement Session Agenda

Product Roadmap Template

Sprint Goal Template

Acceptance Criteria Checklist

Tools and Resources

PM Career Path Finder

Orion PM Agile prompt library

Orion PM Prompts for This Course

Use these prompts with Orion PM to apply this course to live projects immediately.

      Write user stories for this feature: [feature description]    

      Help me prioritize this backlog using business value: [backlog items]    

      Draft a product roadmap for a [product type] with these priorities: [priorities]    

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Related Resources

Knowledge Base Product Ownership Knowledge Base Backlog management, sprint planning, and PO practice guides. Explore Guide What Is a Product Owner Role, responsibilities, and skills of the Product Owner. Read Guide Guide How to Write User Stories Format, acceptance criteria, and common mistakes. Read Guide

Course FAQ

No. This is a practical Product Owner course for working professionals. It covers the PO role in depth without exam content or certification claims.

Agile and Scrum Foundations covers the full Scrum framework. Product Owner Foundations goes deeper on the PO role specifically — backlog management, roadmapping, and stakeholder communication.

Yes. Many PMs carry PO responsibilities on Agile teams, especially in organizations where the roles are combined. This course applies directly to those situations.