16-hour CSPO class
RequiredComplete a live Certified Scrum Product Owner class, online or in person, with a Certified Scrum Trainer. There is no test.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
Validates foundational knowledge of the Scrum Product Owner role, including goal setting, customer understanding and Product Backlog management.
Summary
CSPO is Scrum Alliance's entry-level Product Owner certification, for people moving into product owner or product manager roles. You earn it by completing a live class with a Certified Scrum Trainer, with no test, so it shows training in the role.
Salary & jobs
Prerequisites
Cost
What holders say
Widely seen as a course worth taking, not a credential worth chasing
Most say the 16-hour class teaches useful backlog and prioritization concepts, but the certificate carries little weight. Some note there is no exam, a bigger gap in rigor than CSM.
Helps most as a paid-for stepping stone into a first product role
People moving into product from adjacent roles say CSPO teaches the vocabulary and shows intent, especially when an employer pays. Job hunting from outside with only the cert rarely worked.
Hiring managers are split, and several say they discount it specifically because there is no test
Hiring managers value real experience far above the certificate, and some read CSPO as collecting certs. Others say it still works as a keyword filter at large companies.
Renewal
CSPO is valid for 2 years.
- Validity
- 2 years
- Renewal requirement
- 20 SEUs per cycle
- Renewal fee
- $100 USD
SEUs are Scrum Education Units: one hour of learning, events or volunteering earns one SEU. Earning another Scrum Alliance certification renews CSPO without SEUs or a fee, and one $100 fee renews CSPO and CSM together.
Scrum Alliance renewal costs ↗Alternatives
FAQ
Is there a CSPO exam?
No. You earn CSPO by completing the 16-hour class. Your trainer then sets up your certification in your Scrum Alliance account.
How much does CSPO cost?
Each training company sets its own price. Current live online classes on the Scrum Alliance course finder are listed at $399. The fee includes two years of membership.
CSPO or PSPO I?
CSPO gives you a live class and no test, and renews every two years. PSPO I is a $200 exam with no required class, and it does not expire.
How do I renew CSPO?
Every two years, log 20 SEUs and pay $100. One $100 fee renews CSPO and CSM together, and taking another Scrum Alliance certification class renews it without a fee.
Last updated October 2026