Fundamentals of Product Management

About the course

Starting in product management can feel like you're lost in a big, confusing place. One day, you're trying to figure out what to do, feeling unsure. The next, you've got so much work and you don't know where to start. Every choice feels like a big guess. And even when you have great ideas, it's hard to get your team or boss to listen.

It's like being on a winding road without a map. Every turn, every decision, feels uncertain. The weight of wanting to make an impact, combined with the fear of making a mistake, can be heavy on your shoulders. You yearn for that reassuring voice, that guide to tell you you're on the right track, to validate your thoughts and ideas. You don’t just want to be another PM; you want to shine, to make a mark, and to be that PM everyone trusts and looks up to.

That's where "Fundamentals of Product Management" comes in. This course isn't just about the basics; it's about turning your questions into clear steps. With stories and tips from experienced PMs, you'll learn how to do your job well and make a real difference.

Meet Shirin and Sid, the people who made "Fundamentals of Product Management". Together, they've worked in product management for more than 20 years at big companies like Google, Zalando, OLX, Yelp, Zomato, and Snapdeal. They know how to take a simple idea and scale it to millions of users. They’ve  helped over 500 product managers find their way.

They don’t just talk theory – they share what they’ve really done and what works. So when you learn from them, you’re getting tips and tricks that have already worked in the real world. With their help, you're not just studying; you're getting ready to do great things.

Ready to grow your career with confidence? Let's start this journey of learning..

This 4-hour course is divided into four modules - each focusing on the most critical aspects of product management. At the end of each module, you'll walk away with simple and effective tactics to transform your product management career over night.

Is this course for me?

This course is for you, if:

1. Are ambitious, want to be a better PM, but don't know how to make it happen
2. Find yourself in situations where you are not sure who is supposed to do what
3. Look at other senior PMs and wonder why they're able to influence teams so effortlessly, while you struggle

What will you learn

Get clarity on the role and responsibilities of a Product Manager

In this course, you'll learn what's expected of Product Managers at every level, giving you the confidence to manage multidisciplinary projects with ease. No more second-guessing yourself or wondering if something is your responsibility or someone else's.

Take charge of your own growth as a Product Manager

Identify the skills you need to master to get to the next level of product management. Learn how to assess your current skills and develop a plan to improve.

Build alignment and influence stakeholders

Communicate effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders. Learn how to confidently influence and align them to drive strong outcomes.

Nurture and build relationships with your manager and skip-level

Your manager and skip-level play a crucial role in your career growth. Learn how to foster strong relationships with them and get them invested in your success.

Understand the Software development lifecycle

Master the software development lifecycle and Agile methodology to deliver products more efficiently and effectively.

What does the course include

You get access to the 4-hour self paced learning videos. Detailed curriculum below.

You also get bonus resources for FREE.

• 4 product case studies with solutions to build your product sense
• List of 20 product interview questions and the ideal answers
• 2 hour QA session with the creators to answer any questions

That is a total value of $400 and you get it FREE with this purchase.

Curriculum

1. Basics of Product Management
   1. What is product management
   2. What does a PM do
      1. Expectations from a PM
      2. Expectations in different orgs
   3. How to succeed as a PM
      1. By creating impact
      2. By improving the most imp. skills to succeed
   4. What are the biggest challenges PMs face
   5. How to overcome challenges
2. Product lifecycle
   1. Understanding all the outcomes that a PM needs to drive1. Product Lifecycle
      • Vision and strategy
      • User and problem discovery
      • Roadmap: ideation and prioritization
      • Alignment
      • Execution
      • Launch
      • Feedback, measurement, success
      2. Stakeholder management and Influence
      • Most important stakeholders
      • Other stakeholders
      • Tricks to make relationships work and build influence
3. Software development lifecycle
   1. Understand the basics of software development lifecycle1. Agile
      • What does it mean
      • Ceremonies
      • User stories vs. PRDs
      2. PM vs. PO3. Waterfall
4. Career growth
   1. Skills to get to the next level
   2. Career map of product managers
   3. Strategic plan to grow
   4. Tactical tricks to expedite growth