How to Transition to Product Management (And Succeed)

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Last Updated: November 2024

The demand for Product Management is on the rise today with more and more companies discovering how important this function is and how it accelerates the growth and innovation of a business. Product Managers are in charge of the key ingredient of every successful business – its product. They are directly involved in making core strategic growth-driving decisions. And it’s not surprising that they often go on to found their own startups or join executive teams!

But how exactly do you get there?

By going through the course you will learn 3 strategies on how you can build up your product management expertise to successfully transition to the Product Manager (PM) role. Also, you will complete a practical exercise to assess your current skills and find transferable skills you already have to apply for the PM position.

We will also cover some fundamentals, including:

1. Who is a Product Manager.

2. What is an end-to-end product management process.

3. What types of Product Managers exist.

4. What are emerging PM types (AI Product Manager, Growth Product Manager, etc.).

There are no prerequisites for the course. It is perfect for working professionals planning to transition to Product Management as well as graduates looking to start their career.