Qualified Product Management - I

Target Audience:
- Emerging Product Managers who are transitioning into their first dedicated product role and want to build a comprehensive understanding of modern product management practices. These professionals are typically in tech, digital, or innovation-driven industries and are seeking a structured framework to guide product development from conception to launch.
- Advancing Professionals in roles like business analysts, project managers, or technical leads who want to pivot into product management. They have foundational business and technical skills but need a systematic approach to understanding user-centric product development, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership.
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders who need a rigorous methodology for creating market-responsive products. They will learn how to systematically identify user needs, develop compelling product strategies, and execute launches that maximise market potential and business value.
Course Overview:
With this course, you will develop a solid understanding of modern Product Management, from discovering what your customers and users want, through iterating with faster releases towards excellent products, building the foundations for becoming a successful Product Manager for complex products
What to Expect:
- A complete end-to-end understanding of the product management lifecycle
- Practical techniques for user research and market opportunity identification
- Strategic frameworks for product vision and goal setting
- Hands-on prioritisation and roadmapping skills
- Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration methods
- Data-driven approaches to product launch and growth
Your Benefits:
- Master a repeatable process for developing successful products
- Develop skills to systematically identify and solve real user problems
- Build confidence in making strategic product decisions
- Learn transferable techniques applicable across industries and product types
- Enhance your professional credibility as a strategic product leader
Module 1: Foundations and the Product Management Role
Understanding the Product Manager’s Landscape
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Product Management Fundamentals: Define the core principles of product management and distinguish between product manager, project manager, and product owner roles
- Role Comprehension: Analyse the complete product management lifecycle and articulate the essential hard and soft skills required for success
Module 2: Market and User Discovery
Uncovering Hidden Opportunities
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Market Opportunity Analysis: Develop systematic techniques for identifying unmet customer needs and market gaps through structured research methods
- User Research Techniques: Design and execute user research strategies using interviews, surveys, personas, and journey mapping
- Competitive Intelligence: Conduct thorough competitive and market analysis to inform product strategy and differentiation
Module 3: Product Strategy and Vision
Crafting a Compelling Product Direction
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Vision Development: Create a clear, inspiring product vision that aligns with broader business objectives
- Strategic Metrics: Design and implement meaningful performance indicators that track product success and strategic alignment
Module 4: Planning and Prioritisation
Strategic Roadmapping and Decision Making
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Roadmap Construction: Develop meaningful product roadmaps using advanced prioritisation frameworks
- Gathering Insights via Early Deliveries: Design product releases that provide insights and balance user value, technical feasibility, and business goals
Module 5: Execution and Development
Translating Strategy into Action
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Requirements Management: Learn collaborative strategies to create actionable product requirements or user stories that guide development teams
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Implement effective communication and management strategies across e.g. technical and non-technical teams
Module 6: Launch and Growth
From Release to Continuous Improvement
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop market entry strategies that maximise product visibility and adoption
- Product Analytics: Leverage data-driven insights to guide product enhancements and strategic pivots
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of business concepts and agility
- Familiarity with digital product environments
- Interest in user-centred design and innovation
What is the next step on your journey?
- Qualified Product Management - II (Under development)
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- Qualified Adaptive Leadership