| Module | Live Session | Led by |
Week 1 | 1. Introduction to Product Management | Meet the Cohort – 1st Feb | Staff + Mentors |
Week 2 | Case Study with Industry Expert – 8th Feb | Norma Diaz |
Week 3 | 2. Providing Value by Solving User Needs | Â | Â |
Week 4 | Q&A with Lead Instructor – 22th Feb | Kax Uson |
Week 5 | 3. Providing Value by Building the Right Solutions | Â | Â |
Week 6 | Career Development with Coach – 8th Mar | Ferdaws Mabrouki |
Week 7 | 4. Execution and Planning | Â | Â |
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Week 9 | 5. Getting that Product Role | Q&A with Lead Instructor – 29th Mar | Kax Uson |
Week 10 | Reflection & Gratitude Time – 5th Apr | Staff |
Learning Objectives:
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Module 1 – Intro to Product Management
- Understand the role of the Product Manager
- Identify the skills to acquire or build up to become a Product Manager
- Understand the interaction of a Product Manager with other functions in a tech team (including engineers, designers, and data)
- Understand the concept of product strategy and product market fit and how critical having one is for an organization to succeed.
Module 2 – Solving User Needs
- Understanding Hierarchy of Needs
- Exploring the Problem Space and Design Thinking
- Understanding the Market: Target Audience Model and Personas
- The Role of Data in Understanding and Validating Needs
- The Role of Data in Measuring Success
Module 3 – Building the right solutions
- Learn different techniques to generate creative ideas for your products
- Identify and prioritize the ideas are the most likely to have any impact in solving user needs
- Use data driven methods to validate the potential value of ideas
- Continuously build product iteratively through MVPs and/or MLPs
Module 4 – Execution and Planning
- Learn how to create actionable plans for delivering your products
- Learn different methodologies and tools to manage projects, team productivity, and deliver high quality products efficiently
- Learn how to communicate effectively and manage expectations from stakeholders
Module 5 – Getting that Product role
- Gain confidence to apply for your dream Product Role
- Learn how to position yourself as a Product Manager
- Be prepared for interview for Product Manager positions