Product Management: From Design to Launch
Best for: PMs who want a credentialled certificate from a recognised institution
About this course
The course aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to be effective product managers, focusing on building, launching, and growing successful products. It is led by Swarna Kakodkar, a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience, currently leading a product management team at Google. Swarna's background, combined with her Harvard education, brings a high level of expertise and practical insights to the course.
Key topics
- Empathising with customers and identifying their pain points
- Building and communicating a compelling product vision and roadmap
- Leveraging new technologies, including generative AI, for product success
- Developing cross-functional collaboration skills for stakeholder alignment
- Understanding go-to-market strategies and utilising KPIs for product management
Pros
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all stages of product management
- Focus on both soft and hard skills essential for product success
- Instructor with extensive industry experience and academic background
- Emphasis on practical skills like empathising with customers and leveraging new technologies
- Certificate of Participation from Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Cons
- Course duration may be short for some topics (4 weeks)
- High cost ($2,600) might be a barrier for some participants
- Limited to professionals with less than 2 years of product management experience
- Does not cover in-depth technical aspects of product management
- Online format may lack the interactive depth of in-person sessions
Pricing
Priced at $2,600 for a 4-week course, the program is a significant investment. However, given the comprehensive nature of the curriculum, the expertise of the instructor, and the prestige of the Harvard brand, the course could offer substantial value for those looking to enhance their product management skills.
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