How many questions are in the PSPO-AI Essentials exam?

40 questions in 60 minutes, with an 85% pass mark. That is about 90 seconds per question.

Do I need PSPO I before PSPO-AI Essentials?

No, Scrum.org lists no prerequisite. The questions do assume you know product ownership in Scrum, for example the Product Goal, the Product Backlog and Evidence-Based Management, so a solid PSPO foundation helps.

How is PSPO-AI different from PSM-AI?

Both cover AI theory and AI security and ethics. PSPO-AI adds AI Product Ownership: discovery, the Product Backlog, AI features and value. PSM-AI instead covers prompting and AI for Scrum Masters.

Can I use AI tools during the real exam?

No. Scrum.org assessments must be taken without outside help, and that includes AI tools and the Live Assistant. Use them while you practise, so you can pass on your own.

Study guide

Certification guide

PSPO-AI Essentials certificationProfessional Scrum Product Owner - AI Essentials.

PSPO-AI Essentials is Scrum.org's certification for Product Owners who apply AI in their work. The assessment has 40 questions, a 60-minute time limit and an 85% pass mark, and it tests how AI can be applied within the scope of professional product ownership, and how to use it responsibly.

Exam format

The facts about the PSPO-AI Essentials assessment at a glance.

Duration: 60 minutes
Questions: 40 questions
Passing score: 85%
Format: Multiple choice
Language: English
Cost: $200 USD per attempt
Validity: Lifetime, no renewal fee
Prerequisite: None. Scrum.org recommends its PSPO AI Essentials class but does not require it

The three focus areas

Scrum.org names the three focus areas without weights. Our learning path has one lesson for each.

AI Theory and Primer

AI, machine learning and generative AI
How large language models produce answers
Hallucinations and their causes
Retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning and agents

AI Product Ownership

Accountability for value and the Product Backlog
AI in product discovery
AI in Product Backlog management
Building products with AI features
Measuring value with Evidence-Based Management
Stakeholders and responsible AI decisions

AI Security and Ethics

Data protection and approved tools
Bias and fairness
Accountability and transparency
Trustworthy AI principles (EU, OECD)
Prompt injection and deepfakes

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the PSPO-AI Essentials exam?: 40 questions in 60 minutes, with an 85% pass mark. That is about 90 seconds per question.
Do I need PSPO I before PSPO-AI Essentials?: No, Scrum.org lists no prerequisite. The questions do assume you know product ownership in Scrum, for example the Product Goal, the Product Backlog and Evidence-Based Management, so a solid PSPO foundation helps.
How is PSPO-AI different from PSM-AI?: Both cover AI theory and AI security and ethics. PSPO-AI adds AI Product Ownership: discovery, the Product Backlog, AI features and value. PSM-AI instead covers prompting and AI for Scrum Masters.
Can I use AI tools during the real exam?: No. Scrum.org assessments must be taken without outside help, and that includes AI tools and the Live Assistant. Use them while you practise, so you can pass on your own.

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Prepare for PSPO-AI Essentialsone focus area at a time.

Videos, audio lessons and quizzes for each focus area, then full-length practice exams in the format of the real assessment.

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