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Course Overview
Learn how to leverage your business background while building essential PM skills through structured content, practical exercises, and interview preparation. Designed specifically for MBAs transitioning to product roles.
Course Curriculum
MODULE 1: PM FOUNDATIONS & MBA SKILL TRANSLATION
Core Product Management Essentials
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Product Manager's Role: Responsibilities & Daily Workflow | 📄 Reading | 45 min |
| Agile Fundamentals: Sprints, Ceremonies & User Stories | 📄 Reading + Quiz | 1 hour |
| Product Development Lifecycle: Concept to Launch | 📄 Reading + Case Study | 1 hour |
Converting Your MBA Skillset
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic MBA Frameworks in Product Context | 📄 Reading + Examples | 45 min |
| Leadership Without Authority: Influencing Product Teams | 📄 Reading | 45 min |
| MBA to PM: Skill Mappings and Gap Analysis | 🛠️ Interactive Exercise | 1.5 hours |
Technical Knowledge for Non-Engineers
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Foundations Part 1: Dev Environments, APIs & Basics | 📄 Reading + Quiz | 1 hour |
| Tech Foundations Part 2: Cloud, SDLC & Technical Debt | 📄 Reading + Quiz | 1 hour |
| Decoding Engineering Conversations: Terminology Guide | 📄 Reading + Flashcards | 45 min |
User-Centered Product Thinking
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| User Research Fundamentals: Methods & Interview Techniques | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| Creating Effective User Personas: Template & Examples | 🛠️ Workshop | 1 hour |
| Customer Journey Mapping: Visualization & Workshop Guide | 🛠️ Workshop | 1 hour |
Building Your PM Network
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PM Networking Playbook: Informational Interviews & Outreach | 📄 Reading + Templates | 1.5 hours |
| Module 1 Assessment: Knowledge Gap Analysis | ✅ Quiz + Action Plan | 1 hour |
MODULE 2: PRODUCT STRATEGY & EXECUTION
Product Design Frameworks
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The CIRCLES Method: Comprehensive Design Framework | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| CIRCLES in Action: Step-by-Step Design Exercise | 🛠️ Workshop | 1 hour |
| Beyond CIRCLES: Alternative Design Frameworks | 📄 Reading | 45 min |
User-Focused Design
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Effective User Segmentation: Methods & Analysis | 📄 Reading | 1.5 hours |
| Designing for Diverse Audiences: TikTok Case Study | 📊 Case Study | 1.5 hours |
| Accessibility and Inclusive Design: Principles & Practice | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
Metrics and Analytics
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Product Metrics That Matter: Selecting & Defining KPIs | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| North Star Metric Framework: Finding Your Guiding Light | 📄 Reading + Exercise | 45 min |
| Retention Analysis: Cohort Studies & Engagement Patterns | 📄 Reading + Practice | 1 hour |
| A/B Testing Methodology: Design, Implementation & Analysis | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
Competitive Strategy
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Analysis Toolkit: Matrices & Position Mapping | 📄 Reading + Templates | 1.5 hours |
| Slack vs. Teams: Competitive Strategy Teardown | 📊 Case Study | 1.5 hours |
| Platform Economics: Network Effects & Ecosystem Strategy | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
Product Documentation & Design
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PRD Anatomy: Components of an Effective PRD | 📄 Reading + Examples | 1.5 hours |
| PRD Workshop: Instagram Dark Mode Feature Exercise | 🛠️ Workshop | 1.5 hours |
| Wireframing for Non-Designers: Tools & Techniques | 📄 Reading + Tutorial | 1 hour |
| Figma Essentials: Creating User Flows & Prototypes | 📺 Video Tutorial | 1 hour |
| Airbnb Group Booking Flow: Wireframing Workshop | 🛠️ Workshop | 1 hour |
Strategic Product Management
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Product Strategy Frameworks: From MBA to PM | 📄 Reading | 1.5 hours |
| Amazon's Working Backwards Method: Press Release & FAQ | 📄 Reading + Exercise | 1.5 hours |
| Module 2 Capstone: Build Your Product Strategy Document | 🏆 Capstone Project | 2 hours |
MODULE 3: INTERVIEW MASTERY
Behavioral Interview Preparation
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PM Behavioral Questions: Categories & Response Strategy | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| Leadership Story Workshop: Crafting STAR Narratives | 🛠️ Workshop | 1.5 hours |
| Failure and Growth Stories: Demonstrating Learning | 🛠️ Workshop | 1.5 hours |
| Cross-Functional Influence: MBA-to-PM Stories | 🛠️ Workshop | 1.5 hours |
Product Design Interviews
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy of a Product Design Interview: Structure & Flow | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| Consumer App Design: Approach & Practice Cases | 🛠️ Practice Exercise | 1.5 hours |
| Enterprise Product Design: B2B Practice Cases | 🛠️ Practice Exercise | 1.5 hours |
| Whiteboarding Techniques: Virtual & In-Person | 📄 Reading + Tips | 1 hour |
Analytical & Technical Interviews
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Sizing Methodology: Frameworks & Mental Math | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| Estimation Practice Lab: iPhone Sales Calculation | 🛠️ Practice Exercise | 2 hours |
| Technical PM Questions for MBAs: System Design Basics | 📄 Reading | 1 hour |
| Uber's Algorithm: Breaking Down Technical Case Studies | 📊 Case Study | 1 hour |
Strategy & Business Case Questions
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monetization Models: Analyzing Revenue Strategies | 📄 Reading | 1.5 hours |
| Go-to-Market Strategy: PM Interview Framework | 📄 Reading | 1.5 hours |
| New Market Entry: Practice Cases & Analysis | 🛠️ Practice Exercise | 1.5 hours |
Interview Simulation & Final Preparation
| Lesson | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Mock Interview: Practice with Evaluation | 🎯 Mock Interview | 2 hours |
| Product Design Mock Interview: Practice with Feedback | 🎯 Mock Interview | 2 hours |
| Technical & Analytical Mock Interview: Practice & Assessment | 🎯 Mock Interview | 2 hours |
| Company Research Framework: Tailoring Your Approach | 📄 Reading + Template | 1.5 hours |
| Your "Why PM?" Story: Authentic MBA-to-PM Narrative | 🛠️ Workshop | 1.5 hours |
| Interview Day Success Guide: Logistics & Final Prep | 📄 Reading + Checklist | 1 hour |
Additional Resources
Essential Reading Guides
| Resource | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cracking the PM Interview: Chapters 1-4 Guide | 📚 Study Guide | Key takeaways and implementation tips |
| Inspired: Key Concepts for MBAs | 📚 Study Guide | Applied summaries of core principles |
| Swipe to Unlock: Technical Concepts Summary | 📚 Study Guide | Simplified explanations for non-engineers |
Templates & Tools
| Resource | Type | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| MBA-to-PM Skills Translation Matrix | 📝 Template | Map your existing skills to PM requirements |
| Product Requirements Document Template | 📝 Template | Professional PRD format with examples |
| User Persona Canvas | 📝 Template | Create detailed, actionable personas |
| CIRCLES Method Worksheet | 📝 Template | Step-by-step product design framework |
| Interview Preparation Tracker | 📝 Template | Organize your interview practice |
Community & Growth
| Resource | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| PM Communities Guide | 🔗 Resource List | Where MBAs can network and learn |
| Advanced PM Learning Path | 🔗 Resource List | Next steps after completing this course |
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What Our Students Say
"This course gave me a clear roadmap for transitioning from my MBA into product management. The templates and frameworks directly addressed the challenges I faced in interviews."
— Sarah T., MBA to PM at Salesforce
"The focused approach on leveraging my MBA background while filling skill gaps was exactly what I needed. I landed multiple PM offers after completing this course."
— Michael K., MBA to PM at Adobe