Just the Basics of Product Management

All you need to know to become a IT Product Manager

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Description

Lesson Concepts :

1. Why does any company need a Product Manager? Preface: Companies are always debating if they need a product manager and you have to be ready to win the seat at the "table".

2. What is Product Management? Who is a Product Manager? Preface: In recent times, companies have distinct Product Owner and Product Manager roles. Product Owner role is tactical whereas Product Manager role is strategic. This topic covers both the aspects of these roles.

3. What is Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC)? Introduction to Product Strategy & Roadmap.  Preface: This is also called as Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) but the difference I see is that PDLC starts from Inception phase and goes beyond Implementation phase whereas SDLC is a part of PDLC that starts at Requirements phase and ends at Implementation.

4. A Day in the life of a Product Manager. Preface: If you are a product owner, your day will be less exhaustive :)

5. Traits of a Delightful Product Manager vs. Mediocre Product Manager. 

6. Using Agile & Scrum in your daily life as a Product Owner. 

7. Artifacts & Tools required as a Product Manager. Preface: ChatGPT and analytical tools like Tableau or Pendo are popular among product people.

8. IT Job Search & Preparation for an Interview. Preface: This is the culmination of your learnings here and any hands on experience you have, to land a job in product management. Try for entry level positions if you are new to product management.

What You Will Learn!

  • Product Management Concepts.
  • Steps to become a Product Manager in an IT Organization.
  • Express ideas, Build product strategy & roadmap by creating visuals using Product Manager's Toolbox.
  • Agile Methodology and Scrum Framework.
  • The traits you need to be successful as a Product Manager.
  • Interviewing techniques and applying for Product Manager job.

Who Should Attend!

  • Anyone aspiring to be a Product Manager.
  • Business or Technical professionals making a career transition into software product management.
  • Entry level product managers or product owners eager to learn the ropes of product management.
  • Entry level product managers growing in their career.
  • Product Owners who want to be a Product Manager