The Course
Unlock your potential as a product leader with the Product Management Foundation Course. Designed for engineers who want to understand how to build on their ideas to aspiring and early-stage product managers, this course provides a solid grounding in essential skills and strategies needed to excel in today’s competitive market.
Key Benefits:
1. Unlock product mindset
2. Learn about the process of innovation end to end
3. Manage internal and external stakeholders.
Whether you’re transitioning into product management or looking to solidify your foundational skills, this course is your gateway to becoming a sought-after product leader.
What you will learn
When crafting this course, I wanted to focus on the unique transition engineers often face when stepping into product management roles. By combining practical examples with interactive workshops, I've tailored the content to give you a solid foundation in the core principles of product management, while also respecting the analytical skills you bring as an engineer.
I know how crucial structure and clarity are to effectively learn, so you'll find the course meticulously organized into modules that build on each other logically.
You'll come away not just with theoretical knowledge, but with actionable insights that you can apply directly to your projects, whether you're crafting user stories or prioritizing feature backlogs.
This is a course designed to make your move into product management as smooth and successful as possible, leveraging your engineering background to become a well-rounded, strategic product leader.
Curriculum
- Introduction to the Chapter (1:54)
- Diffusion of Innovation (28:06)
- Purpose, Vision and Mission (10:42)
- Estimating Market Opportunity (13:48)
- Business Models (10:32)
- Core Value Proposition (8:33)
- Open Office Hours - 2
- Process of Innovation (14:32)
- Process of Innovation: Discovery (37:35)
- Process of Innovation: Definition (16:52)
- Process of Innovation: Design (22:33)
- Process of Innovation: Development (18:23)
- Generative AI in Product Management (9:02)
- Comparison of Methodologies (17:36)
- Open Office Hours - 3
- Overview of The Craft Chapter (2:01)
- Elements of Product Strategy (35:58)
- Quick primer on Product Led Growth (7:33)
- Strategies for Growth and Mature Products (45:40)
- Open Office Hour - 4
- Quick guide to integrating Generative AI (19:51)
- Feature Prioritization - Tips, tools and techniques (17:29)
- Roadmaps (8:41)
- Success Metrics (7:48)
- Open Office Hours - 5
Ravi Padaki
Ravi Padaki brings a wealth of product management expertise to the table, having navigated the field for more than 2 decades at the intersection of technology and user experience. As an engineer-turned-product manager, Ravi's journey through the intricate landscape of developing, launching, and refining successful products is marked by a series of innovative breakthroughs and strategic pivots that have bolstered the bottom lines and marketplace presence of several tech companies. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercially viable solutions has not only driven growth but also inspired a new wave of thinking within the teams he's led.
Comprehensive
Mastering the Art of Blending Engineering and Product Vision
Pragmatic
Engineer's Guide to Practical Product Strategy and Execution
Insightful
Understanding the Intersection of User Needs and Technical Feasibility