Product Management
Learn introduction to product management, understand the different product management environment and take a deep dive into product discovery and life cycle
Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction
Class 1: Who is a PM?
- Definition and core responsibilities.
- Importance of soft skills: communication, collaboration, and empathy.
Class 2: Understanding Different Product Management Environments
- Distinct roles and workflows in B2B vs. B2C
- Types of a Product Manager
- Challenges and opportunities in startups vs. enterprises.
Week 2: Product Discovery
Class 1: Product Life Cycle and Problem Identification
- Overview of the product life cycle.
- Techniques for identifying problems in the market.
Class 2: Market Validation and Solution Ideation
- Strategies for validating market demand.
- User Research
- Ideation techniques and brainstorming.
Week 3:
Class 1: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Strategy
- Definition and importance of MVP.
- Case studies and examples of successful MVPs.
- Building and testing MVPs effectively
Class 2: Process, Prioritization Frameworks, and User Stories
- Introduction to agile development methodologies.
- Prioritization frameworks (e.g., MoSCoW method, Kano model).
- Writing effective user stories and acceptance criteria.
Week 4: Creating PRDs
Class 1: Product Requirements Document (PRD) and Product Roadmap
- Creating comprehensive PRDs.
- Developing and managing product roadmaps.
- Aligning product strategy with organizational goals.
- Effective documentation practices for product managers.
Class 2:
- Portfolio Refinement and Review
- Peer-To-Peer Review
Meet your instructors
Your instructors for the next couple of weeks are as follows.
Anayo Obiajulu
Head of Design, Nerdbug
Obiageli Okafor
PM, Gradwell Communications
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Ayodeji Ajuwon
Operations Manager, Land Republic
Kenechukwu Nwankwo
Senior Product Manager, Mono
Mariam Abdulghaniyy
Product Manager, Ovalfinance
Peter Inu Erameh
Startup Product Manager
Anayo Obiajulu
Head of Design, Nerdbug
Obiageli Okafor
PM, Gradwell Communications
Ayodeji Ajuwon
Operations Manager, Land Republic
Kenechukwu Nwankwo
Senior Product Manager, Mono
Mariam Abdulghaniyy
Product Manager, Ovalfinance
Peter Inu Erameh
Startup Product Manager