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About the Course

Product management is one of the fastest growing and most lucrative jobs available today. Companies have awoken to the desperate need for product managers to create products that customers love, that integrate design, functionality, and business solutions. In our course, we define the fundamentals of product management and why this role is so coveted as a launch pad for future CEOs and startup founders. To be effective, product managers need a clear understanding of their jobs and duties. They also need a clear understanding of the required skills and competencies. An appreciation of these roles, responsibilities, skills, and capabilities is also beneficial for stakeholders and team members who collaborate with product managers. This course investigates the framework for success in product management by defining the product manager’s position in an organization and the key responsibilities. We will examine the skills and competencies most critical to carrying out those responsibilities. To further improve your understanding of product management, we will discuss how product managers engage with the product team and stakeholders to create and manage successful products. Product managers must also know how to establish, organize, and lead a team. They must know the typical product development life cycle and be able to select the right development methodology for the product and the target market. To meet these challenges to product team leadership, we will consider the phases of product development and the roles that product managers play in each step. We’ll examine a variety of team structures and product development methodologies, and the importance of establishing a team charter. Lastly, we will also explore the opportunities and challenges of market development and commercialization. We’ll provide an orientation to key marketing concepts critical to developing and commercializing innovative products and services....

Top reviews

WV

Aug 14, 2023

Amazing course. Well-structured content and an engaging approach prove valuable for gaining a comprehensive understanding of product management to use in real-world scenarios.

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Apr 21, 2022

Thanks so much for the privilege to be a part this program, and also for the scholarship granted unto me. I would definitely recommend this course to someone out there.

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By Anas R

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Dec 3, 2021

Disappointing course. Very basic. Teacher merely reads headlines and titles. No depth of information. Youtube is much more benefitial.

By Ohaleta J

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Dec 10, 2021

It was a splendid course.

By Shreyash M

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Jul 28, 2021

Thorough and great insights in product manager's role...

By Edwin C

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Sep 16, 2021

good course

By Murilo G

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May 25, 2022

The course succeeds on taking the student that doesn't know anything about roles and responsabilities of a Product Manager, to the level of understanding the details os the triangle of the PM: business, design and engineering. Excelent course!

By Mr.Sachin

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Sep 6, 2023

I enjoyed the teaching style and love to learn from James V. Green sir .This course is full of knowledge and develop individual as a product manager or leader.

By Rajeev C

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May 8, 2022

Awesome Course. Enjoyed learning the fundamentals of Product Management. Nice Pace and interesting insights into all the phases of Product management.

By Chukwuemeka U

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Jun 10, 2022

great

By Amirali Y

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Mar 28, 2022

I love trainings in general but this course was really dry, and hard to follow... the content was good but the delivery can definitely improve. Thanks.

By DEEPTI A

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Nov 10, 2024

Product Management essentials is an amazing course and given an insight on role of a product manager and also highlights on difficulties faced and how to navigate the same. The course content was briefly explained by the Lecturer, and it was easily understandable. The pace of the program was also comfortable, and it could be completed as per the convenience of the user. It exhaustively covered the main key points what a product manager to keep in mind while dealing with internal stake holders as well as handling external clients. The course also guided on the prerequisites on how to position the product in the market so that there are customers to buy the product. This course also touches upon type of markets, type of customers and challenges being faced on targeting Niche market. Overall, it was truly impactful and excellent course. I recommend this course to be pursued by Product managers.

By ehsan t

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Apr 25, 2022

As a person with an experience in the design industry very similar to product management, this course enlightened me a lot. Although knowing the material of this course in some cases is far from being practiced and experienced, it's a good starting point to correct and elevate my performance in my later projects.

By Nupan R

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Oct 12, 2022

So our objectives here are to introduce this concept of macro economics, and to think a little bit about the relationship of that with opportunity, immersion, and engagement. We also want to think about this as an opportunity to change, or to fill gaps that are appearing in the market.

By Metilova S

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Oct 16, 2023

This class has been incredibly helpful in kickstarting my career as a Product Manager. The content taught is highly relevant and beneficial, providing valuable insights into core concepts of product management.

By Wagner V

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Aug 15, 2023

Amazing course. Well-structured content and an engaging approach prove valuable for gaining a comprehensive understanding of product management to use in real-world scenarios.

By odusanya o r

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Apr 22, 2022

Thanks so much for the privilege to be a part this program, and also for the scholarship granted unto me. I would definitely recommend this course to someone out there.

By Mahesh Y

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Feb 11, 2023

It's one of the best course related to Product Management. All aspects of the company, consumer, Market has been covered thoroughly

By Sudhanshu P

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Nov 1, 2022

Course established fundamentals to the zenith level of product management. The design of this course is great!!

By Akpofure U

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Apr 20, 2022

Exceptional!! it compacts two years of mgt in a single course. So grateful for this experience!

By Zhuan Y

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Mar 15, 2022

good course to learn basic terminologies and methodologies used in product management

By Daniel D F

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Jun 2, 2022

Excellent course with clear and informative instructors and great subject knowledge.

By Vickie

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Apr 27, 2023

It was enjoyable and detailed enough for you to grasp without being complicated.

By deji d

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Dec 7, 2022

It was a great privilege and honour to partook in this course. Thank you

By Renee G

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May 29, 2022

Great introduction to this subject matter. Really enjoyed it.

By son

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Nov 11, 2022

Amazing course for reviewing concepts in product management

By Manmohan U

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Jun 10, 2022

it was great learning about product management