Live Class 1: Role and Responsibilities of a Product Manager

Understanding Product Management | The Role of a Product Manager | Key Skills and Competencies | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: The Product Development Lifecycle

Stages of the Product Lifecycle | PM’s Role at Each Stage | Real-World Examples | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment: 

1) Self-Assessment Reflection:
Write a one-page reflection on your strengths and areas for development related to the PM role.

2) Product Lifecycle Analysis:

Choose a product you love and analyze which stage it’s in and why.

Live Class 1: Developing a Product Vision

Defining Product Vision | Aligning with Business Goals | Communicating the Vision | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Introduction to Product Strategy

From Vision to Strategy | Strategic Frameworks | Prioritization | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment:

1) Product Vision Statement:

Write a clear and inspiring vision statement for your product idea.

2) Strategic Outline:

Create a high-level strategy for achieving your product vision.

Live Class 1: Introduction to Market Research

Purpose of Market Research | Basic Tools and Techniques | Analyzing Market Trends | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Understanding Users through Personas

User Research Fundamentals | Creating User Personas | Using Personas in Product Decisions | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment:

1) Market Research Brief:

Draft a brief outlining how you would conduct market research for a new product idea.

2) Complete User Persona:

Develop a detailed user persona for your product idea.

Live Class 1: Introduction to Agile Principles

Agile Manifesto and Principles | Benefits of Agile for Product Management | When to Use Agile | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Overview of Scrum Framework

Scrum Basics | Roles, Events, and Artifacts | PM’s Role in Scrum | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment:

1) Agile Reflection:

Write a short essay on how Agile principles can benefit product development.

2) Product Backlog Creation:

Begin a simple product backlog with user stories for your product idea.

Live Class 1: Crafting Effective User Stories

Understanding User Stories | Components of a Good User Story | Writing Clear and Actionable User Stories | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Backlog Grooming and Prioritization

Understanding the Product Backlog | Techniques for Prioritization | Best Practices for Backlog Grooming | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment:

1) User Story Writing:

Write ten user stories for your product idea.

Include acceptance criteria for each.

2) Backlog Prioritization:

Prioritize your user stories using two different techniques.

Reflect on the differences in outcomes.

Live Class 1: Release Planning

Defining Release Goals and Scope | Estimating and Capacity Planning | Coordinating with Cross-Functional Teams | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Execution and Monitoring

Implementing the Plan | Tracking Progress with Metrics | Adjusting Plans Based on Feedback | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment: 

1) Release Plan Creation:

Develop a release plan for the first major release of your product.

2) Progress Report:

Create a mock progress report using key metrics for your product.

3) Adjustment Proposal:

Identify a potential issue and propose how to adjust the plan.

Live Class 1: Creating a Product Roadmap
Purpose of a Product Roadmap | Types of Roadmaps | Steps to Create a Roadmap | Connecting Product Roadmaps and Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Communicating the Roadmap

Importance of Effective Communication | Tailoring the Message to Your Audience | Presentation Techniques | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment: 

1) Roadmap Development:

Create a 6-month product roadmap for your product idea.

2) Presentation Preparation:

Prepare and deliver a mock presentation of your roadmap to a small group.

Live Class 1: Preparing for Launch

Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategies | Coordinating with Marketing, Sales, and Support | Ensuring Product Readiness | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Live Class 2: Post-Launch Activities

Monitoring Product Performance | Collecting and Analyzing User Feedback | Iterating and Improving the Product | Class Activity and Assignment Overview

Assignment: 

1) GTM Plan Development:

Develop a detailed go-to-market plan for your product.

2) Readiness Checklist:

Create a checklist to ensure all launch activities are completed.

3) Iteration Proposal:

Based on hypothetical feedback, suggest product improvements.