Scrum Alliance: AI for product owners

Offered by the Scrum Alliance on Coursera, this five-module course is built for product owners who want to work with AI tools without leaving the agile context behind. It was last updated in January 2026 and runs approximately six hours at a self-paced schedule.

What the course covers

The curriculum moves through five topics in sequence. The first module addresses the core question of when AI assistance is appropriate and when human judgment must take over — a distinction that often gets glossed over in more promotional treatments of AI tooling. Subsequent modules cover practical tools for everyday product owner tasks, techniques for using AI to write and refine requirements and user stories, application of AI to agile ceremonies like backlog refinement and sprint planning, and a closing module on responsible implementation.

The emphasis on agile-specific workflows distinguishes this course from general AI-for-PMs content. Rather than teaching AI use in the abstract, it situates each tool and technique inside the processes that product owners already run: sprint reviews, backlog grooming, stakeholder communication, and acceptance criteria.

Who it is for

Product owners working in Scrum or broader agile environments who want structured guidance rather than ad-hoc experimentation. No prior AI experience is required, but the course assumes familiarity with agile fundamentals — someone who has never run a backlog refinement session will find the context harder to follow.

The course is also useful for scrum masters and business analysts who collaborate closely with product owners and want to understand how AI tools are beginning to change how that collaboration works.

What it does not cover

The course does not address AI product management — building products with AI capabilities — nor does it cover the technical foundations of machine learning. Its scope is strictly operational: using existing AI tools to do product owner work more effectively.

Enrolled learners can audit all content for free. The shareable Coursera certificate requires the paid Certificate experience, with financial aid available.