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There are 6 modules in this course
Navigate the thrilling journey of product launch with confidence. This course equips you to plan and execute successful launches, foster cross-functional collaboration, and develop impactful marketing and sales strategies. Plus, explore how generative AI can revolutionize every stage of product management, from launch to legacy.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
● Plan and coordinate a successful product launch.
● Develop and implement product marketing and sales strategies.
● Apply quality assurance and control techniques.
● Manage the product life cycle post-launch, including updates and improvements.
● Complete a final project that explains the ability to launch and manage a product.
This course is for entry-Level professionals looking to start a new career as a Product Manager in a related field such as Saas automation or gaming. Interested learners may be making a career switch, currently work in a related role and wish to transition into a Product Management role.
In this module, you'll learn the essential steps to plan and coordinate a successful launch, ensuring your product makes a grand entrance into the market.
Creating engaging social media content for launch•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Welcome to the Product Launch and Post-Launch Management syllabus•10 minutes
The product launch checklist•10 minutes
Collaboration tools for product managers•10 minutes
Marketing channels for product launch•10 minutes
Case study - A media company's viral launch campaign•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 135 minutes
What's on the product launch checklist?•15 minutes
Key components of a successful product launch plan.•15 minutes
Effective cross-functional collaboration during product launch•15 minutes
Case study follow up•15 minutes
Activity: Power up your launch: planning the smart home energy system release•45 minutes
Marketing and communication strategies for a product launch•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
From consumer to creator•10 minutes
Product marketing and sales strategies
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module dives into the dynamic world of product marketing and sales, equipping you with the strategies to promote your product effectively and drive conversions.
What's included
14 videos4 readings6 assignments
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14 videos•Total 64 minutes
The marketing symphony•3 minutes
Digital marketing decoded•6 minutes
Making an impact in the offline world•6 minutes
Measuring marketing ROI•5 minutes
The sales funnel in action•2 minutes
Nurturing leads and closing sales•5 minutes
Creating a sales pitch deck•5 minutes
Handling customer concerns with confidence•6 minutes
Driving revenue and customer satisfaction•3 minutes
From launch to legacy•2 minutes
Customer feedback loop•6 minutes
Analyzing user behavior with Looker•5 minutes
Decoding user behavior•6 minutes
Implementing product improvements based on feedback•6 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Social media for product managers•10 minutes
Sales techniques for product managers•10 minutes
Unveiling user behavior and trends•10 minutes
Case study: A software company's product evolution•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 135 minutes
How to make an impact online and offline•15 minutes
Marketing channels and tactics for product promotion•15 minutes
Sales techniques and strategies for driving product adoption•15 minutes
User and market trends•15 minutes
Activity: Marketing the energy management system•45 minutes
Analyzing market feedback and data for product success•30 minutes
Quality assurance and control
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you'll explore the critical role of quality assurance and control, learning how to implement robust processes to guarantee your product meets and exceeds expectations.
What's included
14 videos3 readings5 assignments
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14 videos•Total 69 minutes
Putting your product to the test•2 minutes
Types of testing•6 minutes
User acceptance testing•6 minutes
Navigating UAT Results in Zephyr Scale•6 minutes
Bug hunting•6 minutes
Controlling Quality•2 minutes
Risk Management in product development•6 minutes
Using a risk register to prioritize risks•5 minutes
Developing mitigation strategies•6 minutes
Empowering quality through control•3 minutes
Beyond the launch•2 minutes
Gathering feedback•6 minutes
Managing customer feedback with Productboard•6 minutes
Issue resolution•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Crafting crystal-clear user acceptance criteria with Jira•10 minutes
Identifying and categorizing risks•10 minutes
Analyzing and prioritizing feedback•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 135 minutes
Testing and evaluation techniques•15 minutes
Risk mitigation techniques•15 minutes
Analyzing and managing customer feedback•15 minutes
Activity: Quality assurance for the smart home energy management system•60 minutes
Managing customer feedback and driving continuous product improvement•30 minutes
Post-launch management
Module 4•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module guides you through the ongoing process of managing your product's life cycle, including monitoring performance, gathering feedback, and implementing updates to keep your product thriving in the market.
What's included
14 videos3 readings7 assignments
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14 videos•Total 64 minutes
The ongoing journey of product success•2 minutes
Tracking KPIs with Looker•5 minutes
Focusing on actionable insights•6 minutes
Navigating the post-launch landscape•3 minutes
Listen and learn•2 minutes
Feedback channels•6 minutes
Sentiment analysis with Hotjar•6 minutes
Prioritizing and addressing customer needs•6 minutes
Closing the loop•6 minutes
Feedback as fuel•3 minutes
The never-ending journey•3 minutes
Charting your product's future•6 minutes
Managing product updates with Asana•5 minutes
Defining "done"•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Measuring what matters•10 minutes
The art of active listening•10 minutes
Embracing flexibility and iteration•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 165 minutes
Can you tell a story with data?•15 minutes
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring success•15 minutes
Voice of the customer•15 minutes
Strategies for gathering and analyzing customer feedback•15 minutes
Strategic vision and iteration•15 minutes
Activity: Empowering efficiency: Post-launch management for the smart home energy system•60 minutes
Planning and implementing product updates and enhancements•30 minutes
Performance evaluation and process improvement
Module 5•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on evaluating product performance, analyzing data, and implementing process enhancements to optimize your product development and launch strategies.
What's included
13 videos3 readings6 assignments
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13 videos•Total 58 minutes
Beyond the fireworks•2 minutes
The post-launch reality check•5 minutes
Deep dive into user behavior•4 minutes
Customer feedback in the post-launch phase•6 minutes
The post-launch report card•2 minutes
Data as your guide•2 minutes
Advanced analytics techniques•6 minutes
Predictive analytics in action•6 minutes
Turning insights into action•3 minutes
The evolution of excellence•3 minutes
Embracing flexibility and responsiveness•6 minutes
Managing product updates with Microsoft Project•6 minutes
Balancing user needs and business goals•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Post-launch analytics•10 minutes
Data visualization for product managers•10 minutes
The product feedback loop post launch•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Post launch•15 minutes
Evaluating product performance using key metrics•15 minutes
Applying data analysis techniques to gain insights•15 minutes
Product feedback loop•15 minutes
Activity: Evaluating and enhancing the smart home energy management system•60 minutes
Strategies for continuous product improvement•30 minutes
Application of GenAI in product management
Module 6•6 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, explore how generative AI can revolutionize product management by enhancing ideation, planning, marketing, sales, and even interview preparation, empowering you to create innovative products and navigate the evolving job market with confidence.
What's included
14 videos4 readings7 assignments
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14 videos•Total 66 minutes
AI as your co-pilot•2 minutes
Unlocking its potential for product innovation•5 minutes
Brainstorming with CoPilot•5 minutes
Gaining deeper insights into customer needs with AI•6 minutes
Personalization and automation at scale•6 minutes
The AI-powered product manager•3 minutes
The AI-powered toolbox•3 minutes
AI for product planning•6 minutes
Generating marketing copy with CoPilot•7 minutes
AI-powered sales enablement•6 minutes
Level up your prep•2 minutes
The product management interview•5 minutes
Resume revamp with AI•5 minutes
AI-powered mock interviews•6 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
The product manager's guide to generative AI•10 minutes
AI-driven marketing automation•10 minutes
Top 10 generative AI tools for interview prep•10 minutes
Product Launch and Post-Launch Management summary•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 250 minutes
AI fundamentals•15 minutes
Understanding the role of generative AI in product management•15 minutes
Utilizing AI-powered tools for product planning, marketing, and sales•15 minutes
Generative AI for the job hunt•15 minutes
Activity: Practice a mock interview•60 minutes
Assessing generative AI's impact on product success•30 minutes
Activity: Launching your product vision: A product management simulation using AI•100 minutes
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