Agile practitioners must thoroughly understand agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and know how to apply them to both project management and product development. They should have experience with product development processes, including building product roadmaps, creating user stories, and managing product backlogs. Strong communication skills are essential for working with stakeholders, customers, development teams, and executives. Practitioners also need technical awareness to collaborate closely with development teams and understand requirements and constraints. Leadership skills are key for guiding cross-functional teams to deliver quality products. Finally, a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends is essential for success.
Recommended Reading from the PMI Agile Practice Guide
Before diving into the Product domain, review these sections from the PMI Agile Practice Guide:
5.1 Charter the Project and the Team
5.2 Common Agile Practices
Current PMI Members can download the PMI Agile Practice Guide PDF.
Tasks in the Product Domain
Below are short descriptions of each key task you should master for this domain (click on task name for detailed information):
Task 1: Refine Product Backlog
Clarify and prioritize backlog items with stakeholders, break them down as needed, and estimate effort collaboratively.
Task 2: Manage Increments
Align product increments with business priorities, define clear goals, deliver value early, and measure results.
Task 3: Visualize Work
Use visualization techniques to track work progress, keep data updated, and share information openly with the team.
Task 4: Manage Value Delivery
Define what value means for the product, optimize each increment, and ensure outcomes align with success criteria and stakeholder satisfaction.
Summary
The Product domain focuses on delivering customer value through effective product management practices. Agile practitioners refine and prioritize product backlogs, manage incremental delivery, visualize work for transparency, and ensure every increment delivers measurable value. Mastering these tasks helps teams stay aligned with business goals, maximize stakeholder satisfaction, and continuously improve product outcomes.