short courseProduct Management
Great products are a reflection of the processes, technology, and people that create them. At the foundation, you need leadership to drive customer focus, vision, innovation, and empowered delivery teams. In this course you will learn the mindset and practices to be successful.
Part-Time
weeks
Remote
English
Program overview
Upcoming Dates
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Schedule
- Tue
Remote
- 18.00 - 19.30Lecture
- 19.30 - 21.00Practice
- Thu
Remote
- 18.00 - 19.30Lecture
- 19.30 - 21.00Practice
LectureLearn from our instructors who are experts in their respective fields and get introduced to new topics during live lectures.
PracticeWork on a set of interesting and challenging exercises related to the topics covered in the previous lesson.
Where our students get jobs
Get your dream job - we'll support you along the way!
What you will learn
This course has been designed with a hands-on approach in mind. In each session a chunk of theory is immediately followed by a practical challenge. This didactic cycle is repeated multiple times per session. We guide you from the business idea to launch, using modern and advanced approaches and practices that will enable you to to develop new and innovative products & platforms.
Module 1
Product Management Fundamentals
- Essential concepts
- VUCA, AI, and digital transformation
- New Product Development and Agile
Module 2
The Product Manager Role
- PM, TPM, PO: roles & responsibilities
- Key skills & behaviors incl. leadership
- Growing importance of analytics
Module 3
Customer Research
- Whole-product customer journey
- Market intelligence
- Customer data analytics
Module 4
Product Strategy
- Product positioning strategies
- Value Proposition Canvas
- Working with stakeholders
Module 5
Innovation & Design Thinking
- Design Thinking approach & examples
- Empathy-based problem framing
- Solution ideation and prototyping
Module 6
Product Vision
- Creating the product vision
- Product roadmapping
- Using storytelling to align stakeholders
Module 7
Lean Startup
- Lean Startup principles
- Learning & experimenting
- Learn-Build-Measure cycles & MVPs
Module 8
Agile Product Management
- Lean and Agile Thinking
- Agile lifecycle frameworks
- Themes, epics and stories
Module 9
Portfolio & Backlog Management
- Lean portfolio management
- Product design
- Backlog grooming and prioritization
Module 10
Agile Planning & Execution
- Scrum and Kanban for a single team
- Agile scaling
- Organization-wide Agile
Module 11
Product Validation
- Continuous customer collaboration
- Continuous product testing
- Test marketing
Module 12
Product Launch
- Go to Market Strategy
- Release management and deployment
- Product Launch and commercialization
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Financing options
At Constructor Academy, we believe that finances should never be a barrier to accessing the education and training that can help individuals achieve their goals. That's why we offer a variety of financing options to make our courses more accessible to a diverse range of students. We also work with external organizations that provide financial assistance to those in need.
Upcoming events
Attend one of our events. Discover our upcoming workshops, info sessions, final presentations and webinars on trending topics.
Introduction to generative AI and NLP workshop
05. Oct 23, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM GMT+2
Heinrichstrasse 200, 8005 Zurich or online via Zoom
Mark your calendars for October 5, 2023! Are you ready to delve into the cutting-edge world of Generative AI and NLP? Join the legendary Dipanjan Sarkar, who came all the way to Switzerland and will present his workshop live at Heinrichstrasse 200, 8005 Zürich! Who is this legend, you may ask? Dipanjan (DJ) Sarkar, a renowned Data Scientist and Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning brings over eight years of industry experience to his role as Lead Data Scientist at the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology. Additionally, he serves as an independent consultant and mentor, assisting professionals in Data Science. In this workshop, he will showcase hands-on tutorials on how to tackle popular tasks using NLP, including NER, Classification, Search / Information Retrieval, Summarization, Language Translation, Q&A systems using models like BERT and ChatGPT, and popular libraries like HuggingFace, OpenAI, and the Python programming language. If you're eager to learn more about AI or NLP, this workshop is perfect for you. Beginners are welcome, and no prior knowledge or experience is required. Register today to secure your spot!
Codeversary - Join our one-year anniversary at our Munich location
07. Oct 23, 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM GMT+2
Constructor Academy c/o Acronis Office, Landsberger Str. 110, 80339 Munich or online via Zoom
Join us in celebrating a year of growth and innovation at our upcoming event on Saturday, October 7, 2023, starting at 1 PM. We have an exciting lineup of three interactive workshops tailored to cater to a diverse range of interests and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to delve into the world of coding or an advanced practitioner looking to fine-tune your skills, we've got something for everyone. Workshops: - Code an Oktoberfest Festival Directory with React - Data Analytics with Python: Analyse housing prices! - NLP and Generative AI workshop Don't miss out on this opportunity for a day filled with learning, networking, and celebration!
Join us at the herCAREER Expo in Munich
12. Oct 23, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM GMT+2
MOC Munich (Lilienthalallee 40)
The herCAREER Expo is Europe's most important and largest career and networking event for women. Join us at our stand and learn more about our courses, meet employers, ask questions, and make connections in Munich! The Constructor Academy team is looking forward to meeting you there. Click the link below to reserve your ticket.
Graduates Fair Switzerland
02. Nov 23, 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM GMT+1
Halle 550, Zürich-Oerlikon
Join us on November 2, at the Graduates Fair and get to know the top employers in the Swiss economy. Establish lasting contacts in personal conversations and secure yourself an advantage over other applicants. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tech Job fair Zurich
23. Nov 23, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM GMT+1
Volkshaus Zurich
The speed dating event for recruiting! Come to meet employers, ask questions, and make connections in Zurich! The Constructor Academy team is looking forward to meeting you there. Get your free ticket today.
Application process and prerequisites
This course is ideal for aspiring Product Managers, Agile Product Owners, Agile Project Managers, SAFe leaders, Product Designers or people in similar roles who would like to learn advanced skills.
Simply apply to the program here.
FAQs
Are any technical skills required?
No, this course is about strategies, innovation mindset, leadership skills, and agile delivery capabilities. These topics don’t need any specific technical skills.
Is there an interview selection for this course?
No, as long as you have a strong interest in learning how to develop a great product this course is for you.
How does Constructor Academy's curriculum differ from self-paced training?
Our teaching methods deliver value far beyond what you could get out of a self-paced course. The constant interaction and mentorship of teachers and teaching assistants is what determines the efficacy and quality of our didactical method.
Your instructors
Digital Enterprise Lean-Agile Coach/Trainer/Adviser
Bruce Schoor is a lean-agile strategist, coach and trainer at agileXL, a consulting firm focused on leading agile and digital transformations. Bruce has helped 200+ organizations worldwide with transformational change in value strategies, product development, agile delivery and lean leadership. He is an expert in modern, in-the-flow learning strategies, and has helped talented professionals to grow into new roles, develop leadership and build digital-agile competencies. Bruce's background includes an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, a track record at Microsoft and a SAFe SPC certification.
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