Product Leadership Course

Offered by UMD and USMx

Course Description

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Product Leadership with this comprehensive course designed to elevate your skills and propel your product management career to new heights. This course is an essential component of the Professional Certificate in Product Management program. It equips aspiring and experienced product managers with the tools, techniques, and mindset needed to excel in today's dynamic product landscape.

What You'll Learn

  • Modern leadership principles for product organizations
  • Team building and motivation strategies
  • Effective product evangelism and stakeholder influence
  • Conflict management and resolution techniques
  • Scaling product discovery and delivery processes
  • Agile methodologies and their application in product management
  • Creating and communicating product roadmaps and strategies
  • Empowerment and ownership cultivation within teams
  • Influential competencies for successful product leadership
  • Frameworks for organizing and aligning product teams at scale

Prerequisites

This introductory-level course has no specific prerequisites, making it accessible to individuals at various stages of their product management journey. However, a basic understanding of product management concepts and a passion for leadership would be beneficial.

Course Content

  • Modern leadership principles and their application in product management
  • Team building, motivation, and empowerment techniques
  • Product roadmapping and strategy development
  • Agile methodologies and scaling techniques for product teams
  • Conflict management and resolution strategies
  • Effective communication and influencing skills across departments
  • Product evangelism and stakeholder management
  • Discovery frameworks and techniques for product development at scale
  • Organizing and aligning product teams for optimal performance
  • Building and maintaining a strong leadership pipeline

Who This Course is For

  • Aspiring product managers looking to build a strong foundation in leadership
  • Experienced product managers seeking to enhance their leadership skills
  • Professionals transitioning into product management roles
  • Team leaders and executives involved in product development
  • Anyone interested in understanding modern leadership principles in the context of product management

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to real-world product management scenarios. Learners will be able to:

  • Lead product teams more effectively, fostering innovation and productivity
  • Develop and communicate compelling product strategies and roadmaps
  • Navigate complex stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making
  • Implement scalable processes for product discovery and delivery
  • Manage conflicts and drive resolutions efficiently
  • Build and maintain high-performing product teams
  • Align product development with organizational goals and objectives
  • Drive product innovation and success in competitive markets

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Modern Leadership for Product Organizations
  • Module 2: Building and Motivating the Product Team
  • Module 3: Influencing Product Stakeholders for Greater Outcomes
  • Module 4: Organizing Product Discovery and Delivery for Speed at Scale

Conclusion

This course offers a unique opportunity to master the art of product leadership, combining cutting-edge research with practical insights from industry experts. By enrolling, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to drive product success, foster team alignment, and lead with confidence in today's fast-paced business environment. Don't miss this chance to transform your product management career and become a truly influential product leader.